The Vineta Hotel, a historic Mediterranean Revival property in Palm Beach, FL, reopened in March 2026 as the Oetker Collection’s first U.S. “Masterpiece Hotel”. Originally built in 1926 as the Lido-Venice, it operated for decades as The Vineta before becoming The Chesterfield, and now, under the Reuben Brothers and Oetker Collection, it has been restored to 41 rooms with a focus on timeless luxury.
Key Historical & Background Details:
- Original Construction (1926): The building was constructed during the Palm Beach real estate boom, featuring distinctive Mediterranean Revival architecture on Cocoanut Row.
- Name Evolution: It was first named the Lido-Venice, then renamed The Vineta for over 50 years before a brief stint as a condo in the 1980s.
- The Chesterfield Era (1989-2022): The property was known as The Chesterfield, beloved for its Leopard Lounge, before closing for a comprehensive renovation in 2022.
- Rebirth as The Vineta (2026): Reopened by the Oetker Collection, the hotel has been rebranded back to “The Vineta” as an homage to its history.
- Design and Structure:
- Under designer Tino Zervudachi, the hotel was reduced from 57 rooms to 41 to offer a more exclusive experience, featuring a pink façade, intimate courtyard, and a new pool house.
Location:
- Situated at 363 Cocoanut Row, two blocks from Worth Avenue.
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