The Colony Hotel has temporarily transformed into the tony world of Palm Royale, the 1960s Palm Beach–coded universe of the Emmy-nominated Apple TV comedy starring Kristen Wiig and Laura Dern.
From now through January 2026, the blushing boutique hotel—affectionately known as The Pink Paradise—serves as the experiential home of Palm Royale’s Season Two, anchoring the show’s hilarity and high-society drama in the real-life palm-studded setting of the island of Palm Beach.
Upon check-in, guests and fans of the show can step right into the series’ ultra-exclusive social club, only with a much more welcome reception and no membership card required; it’s a rare invitation behind the hedges.
“You can’t think of Palm Beach without thinking of our Pink Paradise, and you can’t think of Palm Royale without the world that inspired it,” Sarah Wetenhall, owner of The Colony, said in a release. “This partnership celebrates the spirit of both: timeless, cheeky, and effortlessly glamorous.”
Poolside Glamour
The heart of the takeover is The Colony’s iconic ever-so-slightly Florida-shaped pool, which has been decked out in an exclusive Palm Royale–inspired collection by luxury beach brand Business & Pleasure Co.
The umbrellas, lounge chairs, beach coolers, and more have all gone mid-century retro, bringing the glamour of the series off-screen and into the breezy Colony poolside scene—“where the martinis are cold, the gossip is hot, and everyone who’s anyone is already here,” as The Colony’s site puts it.
As a local, I can confirm it’s an already-popular spot to see and be seen at events, weekly programming, and meals at Swifty’s, for both hotel guests and locals alike. The collection is also available for purchase should you wish to up the swankiness at home.
On-Site Touches
The Palm Royale nods don’t stop al fresco. On the menu, there are cocktails, desserts, and dishes inspired by the show, and some of The Colony’s existing amenities—like the beach buggy, vintage Land Rover Defender, and ice cream cart—have been reimagined with a Dellacorte-approved twist for the royale occasion. And may I recommend a leisurely pore over the Shiny Sheet (yes, it’s our real newspaper) to take stock of the haves and have-nots?
But for full heiress-style immersion into the swanky dreamworld of the Palm Royale, the over-the-top Stay Royale package is the way to go.
Splash out for a three-night stay in the 1,940-square-foot, two-bedroom Magnolia Penthouse (once favored by the actual Duke and Duchess of Windsor) and you’ll also be treated to a vintage convertible you can use to cruise the island and a private walking tour with revered local historian Rick Rose; for your 1960s-themed photoshoot with fine art photographer Nick Mele, often dubbed the modern-day Slim Aarons, you’ll have a wardrobe of 1960s-inspired looks curated by super-chic Palm Beach Illustrated fashion editor Katherine Lande plus hair and makeup at Madison Apothecary, an Upper East Side staple currently in residence at the hotel.
There’s also a bespoke cocktail and gift to welcome you on arrival, dedicated butler service throughout your stay, and a lunch reservation at one of Palm Beach’s most exclusive private clubs awaiting—not to mention an official “membership envelope” to prove your pedigree once and for all. The price is steep, of course; what would you expect for such privileged access into a typically untouchable stratosphere of society?
Because in this zip code, the line between Palm Royale and reality fades after the credits roll.
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