Previously a palace built by Empress Eugénie on Biarritz’s beach, this luxury 5-star hotel has 2 large pools and a spa and fitness centre with hammam, hot tub and massage treatments. Original period furnishings and magnificent views feature in the air-conditioned rooms and suites at Hôtel Du Palais. All have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi access and some have a separate seating area. Hôtel Du Palais serves a continental and buffet breakfast every morning. There are 2 restaurants, Villa Eugénie facing the ocean and offering gastronomic basque cuisine, and Hippocampe set by the swimming pool and open in season. There is a children’s playground on site. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the casino and 10 minutes from the town centre. Biarritz-Le-Phare golf course is a 10-minute drive away and Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport is 3 km from the Palais.