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This historical beach hotel was formerly La Villa Eugenie, the summer residence of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie. The Emperor romantically had it built in 1855 for his spouse, who had adored Biarritz since her childhood. La Villa Eugenie became a hotel in 1893, and has hosted royalty, celebrities and generations of families ever since. Its luxurious decor remains faithful to the Second Empire and the antiques are lovingly restored by the hotel's craftsmen. This hotel offers breathtaking views and comprises a total of 153 rooms over 5 floors. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, a lift, a bar, a pub and a restaurant. It also offers conference facilities and WLAN/Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room service and there is parking for those arriving by car. Younger guests will enjoy the childre
Location
This is a grand resort overlooking Biarritz' main beach, La Grand Plage. Many monuments and natural wonders can be visited in the city and in the surrounding area, such as the Rock of the Virgin, the sea museum, the lighthouse, the fishermen's harbour and La Cote Des Basques. Guests will find a disco, links to the public transport network and a casino all within 500 m of the hotel. San Sebastian is 30 km away and it is 90 km to the ski region. Biarritz Airport is only 4 km away.
Rooms
The luxury of Emperors in a historical building. Its "Second Empire" style decoration rooms are equipped with modern services like Wi-Fi Internet access (throughout the hotel and of complimentary use), flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels, hairdryer, safe and mini-bar. They feature non-smoking rooms and rooms adapted for disabled use. It also offers a "Clefs d'Or" concierge service and safe at reception, the "Imperial" bar, three restaurants, Guerlain Imperial Spa with 2,900 m2 with gym and personal trainer, massage cabins and beauty treatments, Jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, Leonor Greyl Hair Institute, indoor and outdoor pool with heated sea water, business centre, kindergarten service, solarium, pitching and putting green and outdoor parking.
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