Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, a legendary palace on the French Atlantic coast, a top luxury property from The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
An eternal landmark on the French Basque coast, this century-old palace hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, was built by Napoleon III for Empress Eugénie as her summer residence.
The reddish-brown, Empire-style palace faces the Atlantic Ocean, standing majestically on Grande Plage. With its classical French court on one side and the surging blue coast on the other, its romance is unparalleled 🌊
📍 Prime location
Located by the sea in the heart of Biarritz, directly facing the famous Atlantic surfing beach.
Within walking distance of coastal reefs and old town streets; a short drive from Biarritz Airport.
An ideal stopover for Basque excursions and self-driving tours to the Spanish border.
🏡 Rooms | Second Empire retro aesthetics
A total of 142 rooms and suites, featuring classical lines, plaster carvings, velvet fabrics, and vintage gilded furniture.
▫ Sea view rooms with balconies directly facing the Bay of Biscay, where you can lie in bed and await the ocean sunset.
▫ Top-floor cruise-themed suites with porthole-shaped windows, creating a strong nautical ambiance.
High-thread-count bedding, marble bathrooms, and refined, understated soft furnishings.
Open the shutters, and the sea breeze, carrying the scent of the Atlantic, fills the room.
✨ Must-visit photo spots
▪ La Rotonde, a sea view restaurant with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, offering 180° Atlantic views, perfect for French fine dining and afternoon tea.
▪ Seaside outdoor infinity pool, lawn terrace, and white awnings, ideal for capturing European coastal blockbusters.
▪ Imperial Spa, a 2,900㎡ healing space with an indoor heated pool, sauna, and marine-themed treatments.
▪ Crystal chandelier dome corridor and vintage banquet hall, exuding the ambiance of the Belle Époque.
🍴 French culinary indulgence
Michelin-starred chefs create French cuisine using fresh local seafood from the Basque region.
Enjoy breakfast with sea views, choosing between the indoor hall or terrace seating.
Private beach dinners and terrace champagne afternoon teas can be booked, perfect for anniversary celebrations.
Stroll along Biarritz Beach and watch surfers during the day; in the evening, await the orange sea sunset from the palace terrace.
A top choice for honeymoons, anniversaries, and French coastal getaways!