West Palm Beach Branded Residences: Mandarin Oriental vs. Ritz-Carlton vs. Banyan Tree vs. Mr. C

West Palm Beach now has four hotel-branded residential projects in its pipeline, and they span a wider price range than many buyers expect. Mr. C Residences, under the Cipriani family’s Mr. C brand, is the entry point from $1.4 million, with 2027 delivery. Banyan Tree Residences follows from $1.8 million in 2029, built around a wellness and longevity amenity floor. The Ritz-Carlton Residences is from $3 million for 2028 and is under construction. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental has the fewest residences, 87, from $3.9 million, and Mandarin Oriental said on February 26, 2026 that it is anticipated to open in 2031. Two are downtown; two sit north along Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal. Here is how they differ.

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Why Branded Residences Matter in West Palm Beach

A branded residence attaches a hotel operator’s service standard, staff, and rental infrastructure to a condominium. In practice that means a resident buys housekeeping, concierge, food and beverage, and — in some buildings — a managed rental program capable of generating income while the owner is away.

For a second-home owner who is away for part of the year, that operating layer is often the deciding factor. Whether it is worth what it adds to the price is the question our guide Are Branded Residences Worth the Premium? answers.

All four of West Palm Beach’s branded projects differ in price tier, location and delivery date, so the choice between them is a real one.

The Four Buildings: Side-by-Side

Prices, residence counts and stories are from each building’s Haute Residence project page and New Developments card, checked October 1, 2026. Mandarin Oriental’s opening year is from its February 26, 2026 release. Mr. C’s status is from Florida YIMBY (August 3, 2026), and its address and developers are from the developer’s fact sheet and releases. Developers set pricing and delivery dates, and both change; request the current price sheet.

Mr. C Residences: The Accessible Entry

At $1.4 million, Mr. C Residences has the lowest listed entry of the four, and it is listed to deliver first, in 2027.

The building is a 27-story, 146-residence tower at 327 Okeechobee Boulevard in downtown West Palm Beach, according to the developer’s fact sheet. Terra and Sympatico Real Estate are developing it, with architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by Meyer Davis. Residences run from about 830 to 2,700 square feet, per its project page. It broke ground in August 2025, and Florida YIMBY reported on August 3, 2026 that the tower was rising.

The brand is the story. Brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, of the family behind Venice’s Harry’s Bar, created the Mr. C brand; Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry’s Bar on May 13, 1931. For buyers who want a hotel brand and a walkable downtown address without a $3 million-plus entry, Mr. C and Banyan Tree are the two options in this set. The trade-off is unit size: about 830 square feet at the entry level is a city apartment, not an estate residence.

The downtown Okeechobee Boulevard location puts residents within walking distance of CityPlace, Clematis Street dining and the Kravis Center, a different way of living from the Intracoastal-front buildings to the north.

Suits buyers seeking the lowest entry into branded product, a walkable downtown address, and 2027 delivery.

Banyan Tree Residences: The Wellness Building

Banyan Tree Residences is the wellness-led entry in the set, organised around an entire amenity floor dedicated to longevity, fitness, and recovery — a programming commitment that goes materially beyond a conventional condominium gym and spa.

Banyan Tree operates as a wellness and resort brand rather than a classical luxury hotel operator, and that difference shows up in the building’s design priorities. The brand opened its first resort in Phuket in 1994 and now has 41 hotels in 16 countries, according to Banyan Group.

Priced from $1.8 million with 2029 delivery, Banyan Tree Residences sits just above Mr. C on entry price and is listed to deliver two years later. The 400 Hibiscus Street tower is an 88-residence, 26-story building by Mast Capital and Curated JCZM Development with Banyan Group, designed by OMA with interiors by Yabu Pushelberg.

Suits buyers for whom health, longevity, and recovery programming is the primary amenity priority, at a sub-$2 million entry.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences: The One Already Being Built

The Ritz-Carlton Residences is under construction for 2028 delivery, per its project page. Mr. C Residences broke ground in August 2025 (Florida YIMBY, August 3, 2026), so two of the four branded buildings are now rising, while Banyan Tree and Mandarin Oriental are pre-construction. Construction underway reduces, but does not remove, delivery risk.

It is a 27-story, 138-residence building on North Flagler Drive in Northwood, developed by Related Group with BH Group, with architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by Rockwell Group. It sits on the Intracoastal north of downtown, with views toward Palm Beach Island. Residences start at $3 million.

The Ritz-Carlton’s Gold Standards (the Credo, the Motto and the Three Steps of Service) give the brand a documented service culture. The name is widely recognized, which some buyers weigh for resale: a future buyer who has never visited West Palm Beach may still know the Ritz-Carlton standard.

Suits buyers who want a building already under construction on the Intracoastal and a widely recognized hotel brand, from $3 million for 2028 delivery.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental: The Fewest Residences

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental has 87 residences in a 31-story tower, against 138 at the Ritz-Carlton and 146 at Mr. C, each in 27 stories. Fewer residences means a smaller community of neighbors.

It sits on North Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal, with skyline views. Great Gulf is the developer, with architecture by Safdie Architects (Moshe Safdie’s practice) and interiors by Studio Munge. Pricing starts at $3.9 million. Mandarin Oriental said on February 26, 2026 that the residences are anticipated to open in 2031.

Mandarin Oriental traces its service culture to its flagship, The Mandarin, which opened in Hong Kong in 1963.

Suits buyers who want the fewest neighbors, Safdie architecture and Mandarin Oriental service, and who can wait for a 2031 opening.

How to Choose: One Line Each

• Lowest entry into branded product? Mr. C, from $1.4M, delivering 2027.
• Wellness and longevity as the priority? Banyan Tree, from $1.8M, delivering 2029.
• Want a building already under construction on the Intracoastal? Ritz-Carlton, from $3M, delivering 2028.
• Want the fewest residences? Mandarin Oriental, 87 residences from $3.9M, anticipated to open in 2031 (Mandarin Oriental, Feb 26, 2026).
• Want a Ritz-Carlton residence with a leasable boat slip, closer to completion, outside the city? The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens, from $4.8M (developer website), estimated completion Q4 2026 (developer fact sheet, Aug 2026).

The WPB Context: Branded and Design-Led Buildings

The four branded buildings sit alongside three non-branded, design-led towers on South Flagler Drive: South Flagler House, Maison d’Or and Edgeworth. Those three start from $5.3 million to $5.8 million and compete on architecture and residence count, while the branded four start from $1.4 million to $3.9 million and compete on the operator’s service. Our South Flagler comparison covers those three side by side.

Beyond West Palm Beach: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens

Buyers who widen the search north of the city have one more branded option to weigh. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens is a separate project from the West Palm Beach Ritz-Carlton above, with its own developer, site and timeline.

Catalfumo Companies is developing 106 residences in seven-story buildings on 14 acres at 2200 PGA Boulevard, with more than 1,040 feet of Intracoastal frontage and architecture by Spina O’Rourke + Partners, according to the developer’s fact sheet dated August 2026. Floor plans run from 2,875 to 5,120 square feet. The developer’s website lists estate residences from $4.8 million to $12 million (checked October 2, 2026).

The private marina has 29 boat slips for lease and takes vessels up to 75 feet, per the August 2026 fact sheet. It sits in a no-wake zone with direct access to the Palm Beach and Jupiter inlets, and select slips have electric boat lifts. Because the slips are leased rather than sold with the residence, ask for the slip lease terms and availability in writing alongside the residence contract.

On timing, the fact sheet gives an estimated completion date of Q4 2026. The developer reported on September 1, 2026 that construction had entered its final phase, with residences complete in the North and East buildings and finish work nearing completion in the South Building. Both are developer statements, not guarantees, but Q4 2026 is earlier than any delivery year listed for the four West Palm Beach buildings above; the earliest, Mr. C, is listed for 2027.

The residences are serviced by The Ritz-Carlton, with a full-time, on-site concierge team and property management, according to the fact sheet. Our complete buyer’s guide covers the floor plans, amenities and marina in more detail.

Suits buyers who want a Ritz-Carlton-serviced residence on the Intracoastal with a leasable boat slip and an estimated Q4 2026 completion, from $4.8 million, and who don’t need a West Palm Beach address.

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West Palm Beach Branded Residences FAQ

What is the lowest-priced branded residence in West Palm Beach?

Mr. C Residences, by Terra and Sympatico Real Estate, has the lowest listed entry price of the four, from $1.4 million, with delivery listed for 2027. Banyan Tree Residences follows from $1.8 million, The Ritz-Carlton Residences from $3 million and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental from $3.9 million. Developers set pricing, and it changes as phases sell.

Which West Palm Beach branded residence delivers first?

Mr. C Residences is listed for 2027 delivery, followed by The Ritz-Carlton Residences in 2028 and Banyan Tree Residences in 2029. Mandarin Oriental said on February 26, 2026 that its West Palm Beach residences are anticipated to open in 2031. Delivery dates are developer estimates, so confirm the date written into your purchase agreement.

Which are already under construction?

The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Northwood is under construction for 2028 delivery. Mr. C Residences broke ground in August 2025, and Florida YIMBY reported on August 3, 2026 that its tower was rising. Banyan Tree Residences and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental are pre-construction; Mandarin Oriental’s project page lists groundbreaking as estimated for 2027.

Which has the fewest residences?

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental has the fewest, with 87 residences in a 31-story tower designed by Safdie Architects, with interiors by Studio Munge. Banyan Tree Residences has 88 in 26 stories, The Ritz-Carlton Residences 138 in 27 stories and Mr. C Residences 146 in 27 stories, according to each project page.

Are these buildings on the waterfront?

The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Northwood and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental on North Flagler sit along the Intracoastal Waterway. Mr. C Residences is downtown on Okeechobee Boulevard, with Intracoastal and city views. Banyan Tree Residences is at 400 Hibiscus Street in downtown West Palm Beach, with the Intracoastal minutes away, according to its project page.

Which offer rental programs?

None of the four project pages publishes rental program terms, so we don’t state which buildings allow hotel-managed rentals. Before you sign, ask each developer for the declaration’s leasing restrictions, any rental program agreement and how income is split, and confirm the City of West Palm Beach’s short-term rental rules.

How do branded residences compare to South Flagler’s design-led buildings?

South Flagler House, Maison d’Or and Edgeworth are not hotel-branded; they’re design-led towers on the Intracoastal along South Flagler Drive. They also start higher: Edgeworth from $5.3 million, South Flagler House from $5.7 million and Maison d’Or from $5.8 million. Our South Flagler comparison covers their delivery dates, residence counts and price ranges.

Is there a Ritz-Carlton branded residence in Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens is a separate project from the West Palm Beach Ritz-Carlton, with 106 residences on 14 Intracoastal acres at 2200 PGA Boulevard. The developer’s website lists residences from $4.8 million, and its August 2026 fact sheet gives estimated completion as Q4 2026, with 29 marina slips for lease.

For every branded project by market, see Branded Residences in Miami and South Florida: The 2026 Guide, or browse the New Developments index and the Branded Residences section. Our guide to pre-construction deposits in Florida covers escrow and draw schedules.

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Sources: Haute Residence project pages and New Developments cards for Mr. C Residences, Banyan Tree Residences, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, South Flagler House, Maison d’Or and Edgeworth (checked October 1, 2026); Mandarin Oriental press release, February 26, 2026; Mr. C Residences fact sheet (August 2024); Florida YIMBY construction report on Mr. C Residences, August 3, 2026; Banyan Group; Cipriani; Mandarin Oriental company history; The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens developer website (checked October 2, 2026), fact sheet (August 2026) and construction update (September 1, 2026). Figures are subject to change.