The Colony Palm Beach opens Friday after $9M makeover

A new world of vibrant colors, floral patterns and eclectic touches await guests checking into the newly-revamped Colony Palm Beach.

On Friday, the iconic landmark hotel reopens for business after closing Sept. 2 the first time in 40 years to complete a $9 million "re-imagining," that included dramatic upgrades to its lobby, guest rooms and restaurants.

The new centerpiece of the remodeled lobby is a more than 1,300-pound glittery chandelier with 637 crystal pendants.

"Guests are going to walk through the new brass doors and say 'wow'," said Roger Everingham, the hotel's vice president and general manager, of the new lobby dcor. "Everything's redone, except the floors."

The luxury hotel at 155 Hammon Ave. opened in 1947 and has long been a local favorite, especially during summer, but during peak season, the majority of guests hail from the New York metro area, Everingham said.

It's also a popular site for weddings and private banquets.

Nightly room rates for opening weekend start at $275 for a classic room and $400 for a premium, however the hotel is already 100 percent sold out, a hotel spokesman said.

Each floor of the 91-room hotel now sports a different color palette and rooms have unique personalities accentuated by individual paint schemes such as Pink Fancy, Wolcott Salmon or hues of blue, green and purple.

"It's still traditional but it's got an active modern vibe to it," said Everingham of room decorations. "It's got a lot of whimsy to it."

The fourth floor for example has 19 different paint colors, but the smorgasbord of boldness, doesn't assault the senses.

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The Colony Palm Beach opens Friday after $9M makeover