The Laurel — Resident Reviews, Pros & Cons
Downtown - CityPlace (Rosemary Square), West Palm Beach, FL · What renters actually say about living here, distilled from public reviews. Updated Jul 2026.
Neighborhood
Downtown - CityPlace (Rosemary Square)
Address
635 Hibiscus St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Floor plans
Studio-3BR
Advertised rents
1BRs from about $4,200-$5,450; larger units and penthouses higher (as of 2026-07, per public listings)
Year built
2024
Website
What residents like
- ✓Brand-new 2024 tower with designer interiors and a spa-level amenity floor
- ✓Located inside CityPlace with restaurants and shopping at the door
- ✓Developed and managed by Related, known for hotel-style service standards
Common complaints
- ✕Early resident reviews report cleanliness lapses in the parking areas and hallways
- ✕Pricing sits well above the downtown average, which some reviewers question for a new, still-settling building
Our take
The Laurel is Related's ultra-luxury rental flagship in CityPlace, aimed squarely at high-income renters who want condo-grade finishes and a private-club amenity deck. It is very new, so its long-term reputation is still forming, and early feedback mixes praise for the product with growing pains on upkeep.
Amenities
75-foot outdoor pool and sun terraceHot and cold plunge poolsMen's and women's spas with steam and saunaGolf simulatorCo-working spaceConcierge-level service21-story tower with 322 residences
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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