History of the Brazilian Court Hotel

• Member of Leading Hotels of the World • Conde Nast Traveler 2019 Readers' Choice Awards: No. 3 among the "Top 15 Hotels in Florida" • Travel & Leisure's World's Best Awards 2016 - Only hotel in Palm Beach County • U.S. News & World Report 2019: Silver Badge: Best Hotels in West Palm Beach, #5 • Smart Meetings ’ Smart Stars Award: Best Bou- tique/Lifestyle Hotel, 2017, 2018 & 2019 • North Star Meetings Group Stella Award: Best Boutique Property, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Convention South ’ s 2018 Readers ’ Choice Award

the original Brazilian Court of the 1930s had kitch- enettes which were removed by Elliott F. Bishop when he took over management in 1932. Hotel rates for these rooms would be in the $500 to $600 a night range during the season (winter months). Larger suites would bring as much as $2,200 a night. Leslie Schlesinger completely redesigned the interior in the makeover using a tropical colonial look with dark wood plantation shutters and sorbet - colored fabrics. Her husband Richard Schlesinger and son own Ceebraid - Signal which purchased the hotel. Her aim was "reestablishing the charm and grace of a ho- tel loved by generations of Palm Beachers." The absence of kitchens is not such a big deal with the Cafe Boulud located in the south courtyard. Chef Boulud, owner of three New York restaurants, is not- ed for his $50 hamburger stuffed with short ribs, foie gras and topped with truffles. And there is no better place to enjoy such dining than the refurbished court- yard under the palms. Bernard Francis "Bernie" Powell, co - owner of the Brazilian Court from 1963 to 1978, died in Pinellas County, Florida August 21, 2008. He was 96 years old. Powell had purchased the Belleview Biltmore Hotel in 1946 for $500,000. After renovations and many 4 Star awards, Powell sold the hotel in 1990 for $27,500,000. 2008 The Brazilian Court has reclaimed its rightful status as one of the top hotels not only in Palm Beach, but in the entire country. The hotel has every right to announce its promi- nence: Rich in history and architectural integrity, The Bra- zilian Court is one of Palm Beach ’ s best - known landmarks. Since welcoming our first guests, the ho- tel is proud to have received numerous awards and accolades from respected international travel publi- cations and websites. 2020

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Travel + Leisure 2012 – 2016 : 500 World ’ s best Hotels and #1 Hotel in South Florida and #12 Resort in the United States and #7 Small Hotel in the United States Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2013 - 2016 and #33 Resort in the United States

Fodor ’ s Top 100 Hotels in the World

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