The Ritz-Carlton Residences vs The Residences at Mandarin Oriental
Two brands at opposite ends of the corridor and the calendar
Both buildings sell a hotel company's service standard without a hotel in the building. The Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1717 North Flagler is Related Group and BH Group's 138-residence tower, more than 70 percent sold, under construction since February 2026 for 2028 delivery. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental at 5400 North Flagler is Great Gulf's 87-residence Safdie Architects tower at the far north end, in sales since February 2026 with groundbreaking in 2027 and delivery somewhere between 2029 and 2031.
Updated October 15, 2026.
Side by side
Where each one wins
The Ritz-Carlton is the safer calendar: the loan is closed, the structure is rising and Related Group has delivered more branded towers than anyone in Florida. It sits in the busiest construction cluster on the corridor and its residences are smaller on average.
The Mandarin Oriental is the more ambitious building, with Safdie's terraced design, a private marina, a mini-beach and larger homes on a quieter stretch near the inlet, and the longest wait of any building currently selling.
Choose The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach if
- 2028 delivery is the priority
- You want Related Group's execution record
- Proximity to downtown matters
Choose The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach if
- Architecture is the reason you are buying
- You want a slip near the inlet and a quieter block
- You can wait until 2030
Where each one sits
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach is at 1717 N Flagler Dr in North Flagler Drive; The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach is at 5400 N Flagler Dr in North Flagler Drive. Entry pricing is $3M against $3.5M. We arrange private viewings of both in one afternoon.
Questions
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach?
Two brands at opposite ends of the corridor and the calendar. Both buildings sell a hotel company's service standard without a hotel in the building. The Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1717 North Flagler is Related Group and BH Group's 138-residence tower, more than 70 percent sold, under construction since February 2026 for 2028 delivery.
Which is more expensive, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach or The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach?
Reported entry pricing starts at $3M at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach and $3.5M at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach. Pricing moves by release and floor, so the private presentation carries the current figures for both.
How many residences are at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach?
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach plans 138 residences over 27 stories and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach plans 87 over 31 stories. Fewer residences usually means more privacy and a higher share of the association budget per owner.
Can I see The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, West Palm Beach in one day?
Yes. An advisor registers you with both developers first, then arranges private appointments at both sales galleries back to back. There is no fee to you, and part of the developer-paid commission is returned to you at closing.
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