The Bristol
The Bristol is the tower that invented modern West Palm Beach luxury. Completed in September 2019 at 1100 S. Flagler Drive, the 25-story waterfront condominium was developed by Al Adelson and Gene Golub, designed by Chicago's Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) with Miami's Revuelta Architecture International, and sold at an average of roughly $10 million per residence — numbers the city had never seen. With just 69 homes plus 12 guest suites, floor-to-ceiling glass, and unbroken Intracoastal-to-ocean views, it remains the benchmark every new Flagler tower is measured against. Today it trades as a blue-chip resale — and, for...
The Bristol
The Bristol is the tower that invented modern West Palm Beach luxury. Completed in September 2019 at 1100 S. Flagler Drive, the 25-story waterfront condominium was developed by Al Adelson and Gene Golub, designed by Chicago's Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) with Miami's Revuelta Architecture International, and sold at an average of roughly $10 million per residence — numbers the city had never seen. With just 69 homes plus 12 guest suites, floor-to-ceiling glass, and unbroken Intracoastal-to-ocean views, it remains the benchmark every new Flagler tower is measured against. Today it trades as a blue-chip resale — and, for owners who choose it, a rental asset in the city's tightest luxury market.
The Bristol Frequently Asked Questions
❯ How often do resale units come to market?
Rarely, and that is the point. With only 69 residences, The Bristol's resale inventory is structurally scarce — a handful of listings per year is normal, and well-priced units move quickly. Buyers should register with a local luxury specialist, be ready to act on new listings within days, and know that off-market deals represent a meaningful share of turnover here.
❯ Can owners rent out their residences?
The Bristol's condominium documents govern leasing, and given the building's profile, rentals skew toward long-term, high-end tenancies rather than vacation turnover. For investors, that means underwriting annual leases to relocating executives and seasonal residents — not nightly income. Confirm current rental minimums, caps, and approval process with the association — the single most important diligence item for rental-minded buyers.
❯ What are the 12 guest suites?
One of the building's signature features: 12 hotel-style guest suites owners can reserve for visitors — so the in-laws get a private suite instead of the guest room. It solves the entertaining problem large-format owners actually have, and reflects hospitality-grade thinking about how these homes are really used.
❯ Why is this building considered the benchmark?
Before The Bristol, West Palm Beach had never sustained $10-million average condo pricing; skeptics called the pricing delusional. The sellout proved a deep buyer pool for true ultra-luxury on the Intracoastal — and every subsequent project, from The Berkeley (Adelson's own follow-up) to South Flagler House, has been financed against that proof. Owning here means owning the original, not the homage.
❯ Who designed and built it?
Developers Al Adelson and Gene Golub partnered with Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the Chicago firm known for sophisticated high-rise residential work, and Revuelta Architecture International of Miami for local execution. Suffolk served as construction manager. The design pairs modern elegance with timeless restraint — flowing lines, expansive terraces, and glass walls oriented to the Intracoastal, Palm Beach Island, and the Atlantic.
❯ What is the official website?
The developer's official site is thebristolpalmbeach.com. For current availability, work with a licensed agent — in a 69-unit building, the official site rarely reflects live resale inventory.
Key Facts
- Address: 1100 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL
- Developers: Al Adelson and Gene Golub
- Architects: Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) and Revuelta Architecture International
- Scale: 25 stories, 69 residences plus 12 guest suites
- Completed: September 2019
- Positioning: Ultra-luxury; average ~$10M per residence at sellout
- Market: Active resale; long-term rental market for owners
The Tower That Reset the Market
It is difficult to overstate what The Bristol proved. When Adelson and Golub launched, West Palm Beach was a secondary condo market living in Miami's shadow; the idea of $10-million average residences on South Flagler struck many as fantasy. The sellout — to a global buyer pool — permanently repriced the waterfront and gave every subsequent developer, lender, and architect the comparable they needed. Forté on Flagler now rises down the same street at even higher prices; none of it happens without this building going first. For resale buyers, that history is the reason the address holds value.
Luxury Things to Do Near The Bristol
The neighborhood needs no introduction. Visit Worth Avenue for iconic Palm Beach shopping and dining; relax at The Breakers Palm Beach, the historic oceanfront resort with its private beach, spa, and restaurants; and explore the Norton Museum of Art, home to a renowned art collection just minutes north on Flagler. Between the Intracoastal out front and Palm Beach Island across the water, the location remains the building's un-copyable amenity.
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