Premier Spas & Romance - Winter/Spring 2008 - (Page 23) GUESTS OF THE HOTEL have a plethora of activities to keep them occupied. The Spa includes a freshwater indoor swimming pool with ocean views (above and below). tennis courts. The truly adventurous can take tours of the Basque Country or the Pyrenees in Spain, whose border is just 15.5 miles away. Hôtel du Palais comprises 154 guest rooms and 22 suites, which are decorated in an opulent style that’s reminiscent of the hotel’s royal roots—window treatments are made of heavy velvet, and bathrooms feature marble floors and fixtures of lustrous gold. The Suite Edouard VII and the Suite Alphonse XIII are the hotel’s finest; the Suite Edouard VII has been updated to accommodate today’s savvy travelers, yet maintains original decorations. Both suites feature a large, round living room, a dining room and one guest room. Three restaurants—La Rotonde, L’Hippocampe and Villa Eugénie—offer a variety of dining styles and settings. For casual fare next to the pool, head to L’Hippocampe; for Michelin-star dining, those in the know alight at Villa Eugénie. La Bar Imperial and Le Bar de la Piscine offer cocktails and spirits in a relaxed setting. Ratings/Reviews: Five stars. Accommodations:154 guest rooms, including 28 Suites and two Royal Suites Rates: 280 – 1,600. Two Royal Suites; price upon request. Location/Airport: Facing the Atlantic Ocean on the beach “La Grande Plage de Biarritz,” 100 meters from the city center of Biarritz. Biarritz International Airport: less than four miles. Meeting/Events Facilities: Seven meeting rooms with a capacity of 250 people, Business Center. Recreation: Imperial Spa by Guerlain: indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and fitness center with cardio training. Boutique, Leonor Greyl Hair Care Institute, heated seawater outdoor swimming pool with direct access to the beach, golf pitching green, children’s playground, three restaurants, two bars. Nearby golf courses, horseback riding, tennis, casino, diving, surfing, windsurfing, rafting, canyoning, fishing. Room Amenities: Air-conditioning, direct-dial phones, color/34-channel TV, radio, mini-bar. Luxury Services: 24-hour concierge and room service, laundry and dry cleaning within 24 hours, indoor parking with attendant, dogs welcome in room only. Address: 1 Avenue de l’Imperatrice, Biarritz, F-64200, France Phone: (33) 5 59 41 64 00 Fax: (33) 5 59 41 67 99 Website: www.hotel-du-palais.com E-mail: reception@hotel-du-palais.com GDS: Apollo/Galileo, 23909; Worldspan, 0610; Amadeus/System One, BIQ010; Sabre, 11940 General Manager: Jean-Louis Leimbacher Affiliations: The Leading Hotels of the World Special Offer Enjoy the Imperial Spa Package with Half Board + 1 Treatment (50 minutes). Offer includes accommodations, American buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner (excluding beverages) and one 50-minute treatment. Double Room with garden view: 690 per day, double occupancy; Single Room with garden view: 470 per day. Double Room with sea view: 790 per day, double occupancy; Single Room with sea view: 570 per day. Rates valid January 1 – June 30, 2008. www.premierhotels.com Winter/Spring 2008 | PREMIER SPAS & ROMANCE 23 http://www.hotel-du-palais.com http://www.hotel-du-palais.com http://www.premierhotels.com
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