Best for
Spa-minded travelers can use the indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and fitness area in one place, with the Atlantic nearby between sessions.
Best for
Spa-minded travelers can use the indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and fitness area in one place, with the Atlantic nearby between sessions.
What makes it special
Ask the concierge to arrange a guided surf outing; it brings Biarritz's Atlantic culture into a stay rooted in imperial history.
Room to consider
If waking to the Atlantic matters, request an ocean-facing room and confirm whether your chosen accommodation includes a terrace before booking.
Insider tip
Reserve a Guerlain treatment at Spa Impérial before arrival; advance planning gives you a better chance of securing your preferred time.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Hotel du Palais Biarritz stands directly above Grande Plage, with the Atlantic in front and the town center beyond its gates. The address began as Villa Eugénie, the imperial summer residence associated with Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. It belongs to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, but its identity remains firmly tied to Biarritz: a palace overlooking the beach, with sea-facing salons, terraces and a courtyard entrance that gives the arrival its sense of ceremony.
The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
White walls and Second Empire details frame views over the city or Grand Courtyard. In one layout, floral curtains sit beside a pale green headboard and an armchair near a tall window. A small round side table stands by the chair, with a writing desk elsewhere in the bedroom.
Pictures of Biarritz's golden age hang among the wall panels. The room uses period-style furniture, and the en-suite bathroom has an ornate traditional design.
White walls and Second Empire details frame views over the city or Grand Courtyard. In one layout, floral curtains sit beside a pale green headboard...
Ceiling heights vary by floor. The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
Views over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard sit alongside the room's period details. Molded ceilings and wall panels give the bedroom a traditional frame. Some layouts pair floral curtains with a green fabric headboard, a writing desk and an upholstered chair by the window.
In one bathroom layout, a bathtub sits beside a tall curtained window. A basin stands beneath an ornate framed mirror, with open shelving below.
Views over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard sit alongside the room's period details. Molded ceilings and wall panels give the bedroom a traditional frame. Some...
Rounded porthole windows and ship-style furniture give these fifth-floor rooms their nautical feel. The view is of Biarritz or the ocean, depending on the room's position.
In one layout, a curved blue headboard stands against pale wall panels above a checked blue carpet. An armchair and small table sit near the window, with a slim reading lamp above the seat. Black-and-white pictures flank the porthole beneath a striped blind. Dark-edged bedside tables frame the sleeping space.
Rounded porthole windows and ship-style furniture give these fifth-floor rooms their nautical feel. The view is of Biarritz or the ocean, depending on the room's...
Pale wall panels and curved fabric headboards give these rooms a classic style. In one layout, a desk and padded chair sit below a mirror with a gilt frame. Green lamps add color against the white walls.
The rooms are on the ground or first floor. King layouts face Miramar Beach, while twin layouts look over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard. In one traditional bathroom, a tub and enclosed shower occupy opposite sides, with warm-toned walls and a pale tiled floor.
Pale wall panels and curved fabric headboards give these rooms a classic style. In one layout, a desk and padded chair sit below a mirror...
The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
White wall panels and ceiling moldings set the Second Empire style. Period furniture differs across the room layouts. In one twin design, pink curtains surround the windows and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A framed print sits above the bed, with a bench nearby. That layout also has a writing desk and a chair covered in fabric. The tall windows look toward Biarritz's beaches.
White wall panels and ceiling moldings set the Second Empire style. Period furniture differs across the room layouts. In one twin design, pink curtains surround...
Ceiling heights vary by floor. The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
The sitting area has an Imperial style and looks over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard. A work desk stands among the period furniture, with custom fabrics and wall coverings throughout the suite.
In some layouts, a cream sofa and fabric-covered chair sit around an oval low table. Floral cushions add pattern to the sofa, while long curtains frame the tall window. A coastal painting hangs on the paneled wall beneath the ornate ceiling moldings.
The sitting area has an Imperial style and looks over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard. A work desk stands among the period furniture, with custom...
The fifth-floor suite looks toward Biarritz through rounded porthole windows. Its sleeping and sitting areas share the same nautical-style interior. In one layout, a white column marks the edge of the bedroom beside a curved window.
A blue sofa and armchair sit around low tables within that design. A checked blue carpet runs beneath the seating, while a dark blue headboard marks the bed. White wall panels and framed prints add contrast to the blue furnishings.
The fifth-floor suite looks toward Biarritz through rounded porthole windows. Its sleeping and sitting areas share the same nautical-style interior. In one layout, a white...
Period-style furnishings and a traditional bathroom give these rooms their classic setting. They sit on the ground or first floor, and their outlook varies by layout.
King rooms face Miramar Beach or look over the city and Grand Courtyard; twin rooms look toward the ocean. In one ocean-facing king layout, a tall window frames the sea beyond an iron rail.
Period-style furnishings and a traditional bathroom give these rooms their classic setting. They sit on the ground or first floor, and their outlook varies by...
The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
Soft pastel colors run through the room, with period-style furniture and views toward the Atlantic. In one layout, a pale green armchair and footstool sit by the window. Floral curtains frame this corner, and black-and-white photos hang on the wall panels.
Murano-style chandeliers and period fixtures form part of the decor. The king and twin layouts have their own mix of furniture. Fabric headboards and curtains with rich patterns appear in these designs.
Soft pastel colors run through the room, with period-style furniture and views toward the Atlantic. In one layout, a pale green armchair and footstool sit...
The living room is separate from the bedroom and looks across the ocean from the fifth floor. Rounded porthole windows and nautical furniture give the lounge the feel of a ship's cabin.
Ateliers Follin care for the custom fabrics and wall coverings. The bathroom has a deep soaking tub and a rainfall shower. A walk-in wardrobe sits within the suite.
The living room is separate from the bedroom and looks across the ocean from the fifth floor. Rounded porthole windows and nautical furniture give the...
Ceiling heights vary by floor. The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
The bedroom is separate from the living room, with views over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard. Period furniture and custom wall coverings shape the suite's interior.
One living-room design pairs a pale sofa with a low rectangular table. A small table and chairs sit near two tall windows, framed by pink curtains with tiebacks. Paintings hang on the paneled walls, above a pale carpet with a scrolling pattern.
The bedroom is separate from the living room, with views over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard. Period furniture and custom wall coverings shape the suite's...
Ceiling heights vary by floor. The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
The bedroom and sitting area share a period-style setting, with views of the Atlantic or Biarritz's beaches. One layout groups a sofa and armchairs around a low table near the bed. A chandelier and a stone mantel add period detail.
Within that design, a padded bench sits at the foot of the bed beneath a black-and-white print. The suite uses custom fabrics and wall coverings. The bathroom has a freestanding tub.
The bedroom and sitting area share a period-style setting, with views of the Atlantic or Biarritz's beaches. One layout groups a sofa and armchairs around...
A separate living room and porthole windows establish the suite's maritime style on the fifth floor. Views can take in Biarritz and the ocean. Outside, a dining table and chairs stand behind an iron balustrade in an ocean-facing terrace setting.
Nautical furnishings sit among custom upholstery and wall coverings. Its bathroom includes a deep soaking bathtub and a rainfall shower.
A separate living room and porthole windows establish the suite's maritime style on the fifth floor. Views can take in Biarritz and the ocean. Outside,...
Some layouts have a private balcony. The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
A separate lounge gives this suite a room for sitting away from the bedroom. Some designs pair a long sofa with an upholstered chair and a low table. Tall curtains frame the windows, and a stone mantel sits beneath a broad mirror, among the paneled walls and period furnishings.
The white bathroom has a clawfoot bathtub and a rainfall shower. Black-and-white Basque photography adds a distinctive setting around the bathing area. There is a spacious walk-in wardrobe.
A separate lounge gives this suite a room for sitting away from the bedroom. Some designs pair a long sofa with an upholstered chair and...
The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
A separate sitting room looks across Biarritz, with period details in the living space. In one arrangement, a long sofa and low table sit near a desk beside a tall window. White wall panels contrast with striped fabrics and framed art.
The bedrooms have more than one style. Some layouts use floral curtains and a painting above the bed. Others pair black-and-white prints with patterned fabrics.
A separate sitting room looks across Biarritz, with period details in the living space. In one arrangement, a long sofa and low table sit near...
The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
Wall tapestries with map designs give this suite a distinctive Imperial setting. Its living room is separate from the bedroom, with an ocean outlook and period furnishings. Custom upholstery and wall coverings are used in the interiors.
In one setting, blue curtains frame a tall window beside an upholstered chair and a reading lamp. The bathroom has a deep soaking bathtub and a rainfall shower. A walk-in wardrobe is included in the suite.
Wall tapestries with map designs give this suite a distinctive Imperial setting. Its living room is separate from the bedroom, with an ocean outlook and...
The carpeting is fixed and cannot be removed.
The ocean-facing living room is separate from the bedrooms. Period furniture and fine woodwork give the suite its Imperial style. In one lounge layout, a floral sofa stands with a dining table and writing desk.
A large framed painting hangs above the sofa, surrounded by patterned fabrics and wall panels. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub and a rainfall shower. The suite also has a walk-in wardrobe.
The ocean-facing living room is separate from the bedrooms. Period furniture and fine woodwork give the suite its Imperial style. In one lounge layout, a...
The hotel's story reaches back to 1854, although the present building is not an untouched imperial villa. Architect Édouard-Jean Niermans shaped its Second Empire silhouette, incorporating remnants of the earlier walls. The roof, facades and clock decoration in the courtyard are protected as historic features. That architectural distinction is visible from the beach, where the building forms part of the town's seafront rather than standing apart from it.
Inside, preservation is a continuing craft. The hotel's Atelier Follin brings together cabinetmaking, decorative painting and upholstery skills to maintain its interiors. Salon Les Ateliers takes its name and decorative theme from that work. Traditional furnishings, marquetry and textiles are part of a working hotel, with rooms used for dinners and gatherings as well as overnight stays.
There are 142 accommodations: 86 rooms and 56 suites. The 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds categories measure 27 square meters and look over Biarritz or the Grand Courtyard. Deluxe city- or courtyard-facing rooms extend to 32 square meters. Beach View and Ocean View categories are separate choices, so an Atlantic outlook is not universal.
Palais Suites have a bedroom and separate living area. The 2 Bedroom Family Suite combines one king bed and one queen bed with a living room and city views. Higher in the building, the fifth-floor Cruise Liner collection has nautical furnishings and porthole windows. A Rooftop Suite measures approximately 70 square meters, with a king bed, living area and furnished private terrace facing the ocean. The Royal Suite brings a separate living room and ocean-facing terrace to an approximately 100-square-meter setting. Connecting arrangements can be requested, but terraces and multiple bedrooms belong to specific categories.
La Rotonde is the hotel's best-known dining room, with an ocean-facing setting that suits the scale of the building. Its gastronomic dinner service centers on French cooking and ingredients chosen around the season, with a broad sweep of Atlantic views. La Terrasse & Rotonde - Brasserie has a different role, serving traditional, locally influenced dishes. The brasserie menu moves outdoors when the weather allows and is served inside La Rotonde otherwise. Breakfast is also part of this dining setting.
Le Sunset is a seasonal, open-air restaurant overlooking the bay, with grilled dishes, crudos and seafood shaping its menu. Le Salon provides a less formal stop for hot drinks, pastries, light dishes or a cocktail during the day. Lounge Eugénie adds a sushi bar and a panoramic terrace. These venues give meals distinct settings, from the gastronomic dining room to an outdoor lunch, with weather shaping the use of the terraces.
Bar Napoléon III has a particularly rich interior: royal-blue walls and ceiling, bronze-toned moldings and red velvet armchairs beneath a crystal chandelier. The palette makes this an enclosed, evening room rather than another sea-facing terrace. Cocktails draw on regional products as well as familiar spirits, and the bar also prepares alcohol-free drinks. Its selection includes gins and vintage Champagne. The room has a place in French cinema, too: a scene in Pierre Salvadori's film Priceless, starring Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh, was filmed here.
Spa Impérial covers 2,500 square meters and has nine treatment rooms. Guerlain provides the facial and body-care program, while the Leonor Greyl salon specializes in hair care. The indoor pool has counter-current swimming, alongside a jetted tub, sauna, hammam and solarium. Children's access to this pool is limited to designated family periods. Above it, the fitness center occupies the spa's top floor, with ocean-facing windows, strength and cardio equipment, and personal training by arrangement.
Club Impérial centers on a seasonal outdoor pool filled with heated seawater. Cabanas can be rented, providing a poolside lounge space and bathroom. The pool area also has food and drinks service and direct access to Grande Plage. Indoor swimming and the outdoor club are distinct facilities, with different settings and access schedules.
Cribs, high chairs and babysitting can be arranged, and selected rooms can accommodate a rollaway bed within their occupancy limits. Connecting rooms are subject to availability. Children's menus are available in selected dining venues. The kids' club organizes school-holiday activities for ages four to 14; its program follows the holiday calendar rather than a guaranteed daily schedule throughout the year. Families have both the hotel's facilities and the town beach close at hand, with swimming governed by the relevant pool or beach rules.
Salon Impérial is the principal event room, with paintings by Paul Gervais, parquet and marquetry beneath a high glass roof. Its 223-square-meter interior adjoins the Winter Garden, a 110-square-meter veranda. Salon Édouard VII provides a smaller setting with direct access to a terrace overlooking the ocean and gardens. These rooms accommodate private celebrations and meetings, supported by a dedicated coordinator and menus prepared for the occasion. Daylight and terrace access are important distinctions among the salons.
Grande Plage is Biarritz's central town beach, not an exclusively hotel-owned stretch of sand. Surf schools, shops and cafés share the seafront, and the promenade passes below the hotel. Swimming conditions change with the Atlantic, so the marked bathing areas, flags and lifeguard guidance matter. Seasonal supervision is separate from the hotel's pool arrangements. This is a lively coastal setting where beach walks and visits to town fit naturally around time at the hotel.
The address is 1 Avenue de l'Impératrice. Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is approximately four kilometers away, with the hotel estimating a ten-minute drive, subject to traffic. Biarritz railway station is about five kilometers away. Private airport transfers can be arranged through the concierge. On-site parking and valet service are available for a charge, with electric-vehicle charging also available. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available.
Napoleon III's former residence retains its period character through an in-house artisan workshop, giving the palace a tangible sense of continuity.
The hotel sits directly above Grande Plage, so guests can move from palace interiors to the sand without arranging transport.
La Rotonde's dining room pairs French cooking with broad Atlantic views, allowing the setting to feel part of the meal.
1 Av. de l'Impératrice, 64200 Biarritz, France
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Yes. Hotel du Palais Biarritz is a landmark palace hotel directly linked to the Atlantic coast. It suits travelers who want ocean views, beach access, imperial history, fine dining, spa time, and classic Biarritz style.
Hotel du Palais Biarritz is on Avenue de l'Imperatrice, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The setting places guests beside Grande Plage, close to Biarritz shops, surf culture, restaurants, and coastal walks.
The hotel began as the imperial summer residence built for Empress Eugenie by Napoleon III. Today it combines palace heritage, oceanfront drama, grand salons, restored interiors, and a unique place in Biarritz history.
Hotel du Palais Biarritz has 86 rooms and 56 suites. The rooms and suites are styled with Napoleon III flair, with city, ocean, or palace setting views depending on category.
Rooms and suites feel elegant, historic, and coastal, with refined fabrics and classic French details. Top-floor categories add a marine mood, with rounded windows and porthole-style details inspired by ocean travel.
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