Interesting Facts About The Breakers, Palm Beach
Henry Morrison Flagler opened The Breakers, Palm Beach in 1896, and his heirs still own and run the luxury hotel.
The Breakers Had Burned Down Twice
The Breakers, formerly the Palm Beach Inn until 1901, burned down in 1903 and 1925. The first fire ignited during renovations to expand the building, and the second fire originated in a room where a curling iron was supposedly left on by the Chicago Mayor’s wife.
The architects of the Waldorf Astoria in New York also designed The Breakers that opened in 1926, that we know today. Furthermore, they based their plan on Villa Medici in Rome.
Famous Guests
In the early 1900’s, guests included the Rockefeller’s, J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, and the Vanderbilts to name a few. Today, presidents, nobility, businessmen, politicians, and movie stars still visit the world-renowned hotel.
Seafood Bar
While dining or sipping cocktails at the oceanfront Seafood Bar, unsuspecting patrons may flinch when they get the impression of something sliding under their plate or wiggling beneath their drink. The bar is a saltwater aquarium that contains marine life including fish, eels, sponges, coral and more.
Detail Oriented Luxury Hotel
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- In the Palm Courtyard, orchids are attached to the trunks of palm trees and appear to grow from the bark.
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Colorful cushions and flowers brighten the Palm Courtyard in The Breakers Palm Beach. (Photo by dorothyadele) 
The Palm Courtyard in The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida, is a perfect place to read a book. (Photo by dorothyadele)
- Crystal chandeliers hang in the lobby as well as the hallways.
- The receptionists and concierge wear Lilly Pulitzer dresses.
- Fresh flowers adorn the hotel rooms.
- Flowers grow and bloom on The Breakers’ seawall.
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The seawall lines the walkway at The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by dorothyadele)
More Interesting Facts
In 2009, a trapper stole Amazon parrot chicks from The Breakers resort. When he failed to sell them to a pet store, he abandoned the unharmed chicks at the store, and the owner called the police.
The Egyptian Goose is a combination of duck and goose. Many of them live on the property.
The hotel accommodates children with a family pool, camps, and a Family Entertainment Center. Also, the staff keeps a supply of stuffed animals at the lobby entrance.
Resort Activities
Hotel activities include visiting the spa, tennis, golf, nature walks, biking, fitness, water sports, shopping, dining and more.
Famous for a colorful history, the hotel still attracts celebrities and presidents. But they are also family oriented because they offer recreation for all ages. If you are interested in visiting, check out the hotel website for the latest promotions.
Why do you think about the hotel amenities especially the Seafood Bar?
A great post. Bravo!
Thank you for reading it.
My pleasure!
Very interesting. Loved the photography.
Thanks for reading!
Wow! This place looks amazing anf I had no idea how it old it was or that so many famous guests have stayed there!! Love the stunning location and the wildlife is too cute!!
The Breakers is an amazing place, thanks for reading.
Wow! What an interesting looking hotel! I love the aquarium aspect!!
Thanks for your comment, I love the aquarium too.
The vaulted ceiling is stunning! Pretty amazing the 75 artists painted it. The Breakers really looks like a wonderful place!
The details, like the lobby ceiling, make it a gorgeous place. Thanks for reading my post.
Looks like such a beautiful place to stay! And the eel making a heart is so quirky and fun, love that pic. 😀
The Seafood Bar is unique and sometimes people don’t realize that the bar is an aquarium and jump when something moves beneath their drink. Thanks for reading my post.