08/03/2026
For anyone who spent time in Palm Beach over the past several decades, it is a question many of us have quietly asked. The Chesterfield Hotel was home to the legendary Leopard Lounge, where live music, familiar faces, and memorable evenings made it one of the island's favorite gathering places. We were among those who returned often and, when the hotel closed, wondered what would become of this Palm Beach landmark.
Originally opened in 1926 as The Vineta, the beautifully restored hotel has returned to its roots while embracing an exciting new chapter. Gone is the intimate Leopard Lounge that so many of us remember, replaced by a brighter, more relaxed sense of quiet, refined elegance that feels perfectly suited to today's Palm Beach....
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