Hôtel du Palais Biarritz - 5 stars An exceptional imperial palace facing the Atlantic

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Useful information

Location : Sea side

No of rooms : 142

No of stars : 5

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Access to the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • American Express accepted
  • Balcony
  • Bank cards accepted
  • Bar
  • English spoken
  • Garden
  • Golf
  • Groups
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot tubs
  • Internet : WIFI
  • Mini bar
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Sauna / Steam room
  • Sea view
  • Seminar Room
  • Spa
  • Television : yes
  • Terrace
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Imperial residence facing the Atlantic

      Formerly the residence of Empress Eugénie, this legendary palace overlooks the Grande Plage and offers a unique setting between the ocean and the Pyrenees. Its 142 rooms and suites blend historical elegance with modern comfort, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic.

      La Rotonde, considered one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world, offers refined cuisine created by Chef Christophe Scheller. The Bar Napoléon III completes the experience with signature cocktails and exclusive spirits.

      An exceptional setting: nestled within a preserved 2.5-hectare estate, the hotel boasts flower gardens, a vegetable garden, and play areas. A majestic entrance leads to a 250 m² lobby and elegant lounges adorned with period artworks. Over 500 m² of reception space and a team of master craftsmen, including a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France), ensure the preservation of this imperial heritage.

      For absolute relaxation, the Guerlain Imperial Spa spans 3,000 m² with an indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and exceptional treatments. The Imperial Club offers an outdoor seawater pool, private cabanas, and water sports.


      Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt


      Prices starting from €450 / night.

      Online bookings: hoteldupalaisbiarritz.com

      Find it on the Guide du Pays Basque's Blog...

      Hotel du Palais, Biarritz: elegance and refinement facing the ocean
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Traveller Reviews Hôtel du Palais Biarritz

4.6 sur 5 1911 reviews

  • Paul Drouillat

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paul Drouillat on 14/04/2026

    Imagine our astonishment—mixed with profound annoyance—when, seated as a group of four to enjoy what we hoped would be a refined experience, and after a surprisingly generous bill, we were confronted with a display of negligence unworthy of your establishment. The mirror next to our table was in a state of utterly unacceptable cleanliness: obvious marks, persistent grime, a blatant lack of any care whatsoever. Such sloppiness in a hotel that aspires to a high standard is simply unacceptable. This detail, far from being insignificant, betrays a lack of rigor that cannot be tolerated at this level of expectation. To make matters worse, there was another disappointment: even though we were parked in the hotel's parking lot, when we wanted to walk down to the beach, we were asked to leave the grounds with our vehicle and park outside, leaving us to find a space elsewhere. Such a requirement, for customers who have just dined on the premises, is difficult to understand and, to say the least, disappointing. It is all the more regrettable given that the service and setting, while otherwise adequate, led us to expect an experience worthy of your reputation. Therefore, despite our dissatisfaction, we are happy to maintain a generous rating—albeit with a certain reservation tinged with irritation. We urge you to address these shortcomings so that your future customers do not have to experience, as we did, such a lack of attention to detail in both cleanliness and customer service.

  • Lucas Marchand

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Lucas Marchand on 14/04/2026

    We parked at the Hôtel du Palais intending to enjoy the bar. When we tried to walk down to the beach, we were simply refused entry. We were forced to get back in our car and park elsewhere on the street. This is completely incomprehensible and unacceptable for an establishment of this caliber. Especially since I am a Hyatt member and expected a much higher level of service and consideration. A clear lack of common sense and respect for customers. A very disappointing experience.

  • Marie-Laure Le Faou

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Marie-Laure Le Faou on 14/04/2026

    Magnifique séjour à l’hôtel du Palais de Biarritz. La décoration de l’hôtel est exceptionnelle, en harmonie avec l’histoire de ce lieu, dans le sillage de l’impératrice Eugénie, épouse de Napoleon III. Les chambres, vastes et très bien équipées offrent un excellent confort. L’équipe professionnelle, par son accueil et son service, a contribué à ce sejour inoubliable. Je remercie particulièrement Florida, Tewei, Frederic, Charlotte Jehanne, Roxane, Maxime, Vita, Filip, Esther, Thomas, Tashi. J’ai aussi apprécié le spa, la piscine intérieure et le lounge, précieux moments de détente.

Traveller Reviews Hôtel du Palais Biarritz

4.5 sur 5 2200 reviews

Rating summary

  • Location 4.9 / 5
  • Sleep Quality 4.7 / 5
  • Rooms 4.6 / 5
  • Service 4.6 / 5
  • Value 4.1 / 5
  • Cleanliness 4.7 / 5
  • "A Truly Iconic and Memorable Stay"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Rashidian (Donostia - San Sebastian, Spain) on 27/04/2026

    My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Hotel du Palais Biarritz from April 25 to 26, and it was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. This is not simply a hotel, but a truly iconic...

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  • "Ten out of ten"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Odyssey613393 on 20/04/2026

    This is an amazing hotel. It truly is a palace and I cannot say enough about the staff. Lovely spa and indoor pool. Michelin star restaurant tasting menu was one of the best meals we have ever had.

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  • "Didn’t like the look of us!"

    1 / 5 Reviews posted by traveldon (Aberdeen, United Kingdom) on 17/04/2026

    We tried to visit this hotel late morning with a view to having a glass of wine and checking out the brasserie for a meal later in the week. A very unpleasant security man at the gate blocked us and...

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Hôtel du Palais Biarritz

Address

1, avenue de l´Impératrice
64200 Biarritz

Contacts

Phone : 05 59 41 64 00

GPS coordinates

43° 29'12.46"N, 1° 33'22.38"W

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