Hotel Biba is a relaxed boutique hotel with 41 stylish rooms; each with a unique color scheme and modern interior design. Our historic 19... more »
Hotel Biba is a relaxed boutique hotel with 41 stylish rooms; each with a unique color scheme and modern interior design. Our historic 1939 building features the Bermuda Vernacular architecture of Belford Shoumate and the chic interiors of Barbara Hulanicki.
We offer every guest the comfort of plush Italian Anichini bed and bath linens, pillow top mattresses, down duvets, and down pillows. All of our soaps, shampoos, lotions, and aromatherapy products are Aveda pure botanicals. Our guests can start the morning relaxing at our 50 foot lap pool or in our Asian gardens with a continental breakfast consisting of fresh locally baked Cuban pastries, locally grown organic citrus, granola, and pure Hawaiian Kona coffee.
After a full day of events, one can enjoy the candle lit ambiance of the Biba Bar and an eclectic Palm Beach crowd. Biba Bar features live jazz as well as deep house music creating a unique and intimate atmosphere. Join us for our Wednesday Night Champagne Parties featuring our house DJ till the wee hours and our cozy Friday Night Live Jazz.
Located in the historic El Cid District of West Palm Beach, the hotel is 2 miles from the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), 1.5 miles from CityPlace and Clematis Street, and 2 miles from South Florida?s stunning beaches. Hotel Biba?s central location makes traveling around the city convenient and fast. West Palm Beach?s Kravis Center and the Cruzan Ampitheatre are just two of the nearby hot spots that foster the arts and add to Biba?s lively vibes. Local culture can be enjoyed at two nearby museums; the Norton Museum of Art and the Armory Art Center.
Our business center is available for all hotel guests and offers high speed DSL internet access, fax, and other important small business tools. All of our public spaces and guest rooms feature complimentary WIFI access.
Official Hotel Information
Hotel Biba is a 43-room historic landmark boutique hotel. One of the area's finest examples of Bermuda vernacular architecture, the hotel was originally designed by renowned architect Belford Shoumate. Among the first motor lodges built in the United States, the property was creatively redesigned by avant garde Miami designer Barbara Hulanicki and landscape architect Donald Mrakami. Today the hotel juxtaposes playful modern interior design, serene outdoor spaces and historic architecture to create an experience that is fun, funky and affordable. Mornings begin with fresh juice coffee and pastries in the garden. Biba's Bar offers a superb selection of wine and champagne hors d'oeuvres and the occasional DJ spinning smooth grooves. Hotel Biba's in-the-know concierge can arrange almost any activity one's heart desires- massage treatment- surfing lessons- or local restaurants. The hotel is also available for private functions.
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If you want to stay in a typical hotel that makes you feel like you're in your living room don't come here.
This is an old hotel that has been redone. The rooms are small so the furniture is minimal. This didn't bother me. I wanted to stay someplace different than the usual chain hotel and I absolutely got it.
Again, the room is small but decorated extremely well. The walls and even the ceiling are painted bright colors. The linens are crisp white and the furniture is modern. The small bathroom has new lavender tile, a pedestal sink and a big mirror.
It was perfectly clean. The best thing was the amazing landscaping. There are little gardens between the buildings and they are separated by huge ficus "walls." The bar is cool, small and colorful, and there are a few tables outside.
My husband and I found plenty of good places to eat and it is close to an upscale outdoor mall (City something?) with a movie theater etc.
The staff was very attentive and the rates were very reasonable. We can't wait to come back!
My husband and I Checked in on Jan
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Posted Jan 31, 2009
Horrible
My husband and I Checked in on Jan 28,2009 and left early in the morning on the 29 even though we were paid until the 30 and the money was not refunable. The hotel is a dump dirty,musty just horrible.Do not make a reservation by what you see in the ...
This hotel was a trip to stay in. I
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Posted Dec 08, 2008
Mediocre
This hotel was a trip to stay in. I felt like I had stepped back in time about 40 years. Everything was old and poorly maintained. They offered alot of supportive amenities to elderly patrons, but this place needs a facelift and more.
We had not been back to Hotel Biba for
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Posted Nov 14, 2008
Excellent
We had not been back to Hotel Biba for about 5 years. Having just returned from Florida, I must say that the I am thankful that the Biba has not changed. It is a funky, hip, modern small hotel that is close to the water ( a few blocks to the...
41 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The hotel is alright, but could definitely benefit by being more
accommodating to the guests. The fact that there are no bureaus in the room is slightly ridiculous. I completely understand the "groovy" theme they are going for, but with closets from Marcia Brady's bedroom how is a guest supposed to keep their room clean . Also had an issue with type of bed in room. A fair experience. Don't really know if it is worth recommending.
52 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
I have stayed at some pretty awful hotels, but this was the worst!
I bought this on an auction site, so it was prepaid or I would have checked out. It was very dirty and there was not a single drawer to place your things in, just wood blocks! No carpet, a dirty linoleum floor, and a tiny room! The closet has beads and they will not move out of way to place your clothes and very tiny closet, you will be living out of your suitcase!
The hippy crowd hangs out at night and very loud yelling partying in he parking lot, we could not sleep! They have bad blinds, you can see in. There was a small dirty bathroom that was tiny and dirty. The bed has a plastic headboard and you can imagine what this has on it (stains?) It is in south Florida and it’s very hot and they have no light blankets on the bed, only a heavy, huge, hot comforter, this is meant for Alaska weather! There’s no refrigerator in the room, we kept getting broken items when made requests at desk ( hairdryer, iron).
But on the plus side, they had a very nice person at the desk, very helpful!
36 year old female with an economy budget, traveling for leisure
I used the bar and found it to be extremely chic, and I loved the jazz-style atmosphere. They had live jazz music, and the bartender and band were very friendly and accommodating. I really liked my room and the decor, it was very mod. I especially l
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