Regina Experimental Biarritz

“Very stylish (art deco) hotel - highly recommended”

We stayed in mid September, choosing this hotel from reading reviews, its quiet location and outside pool. Reception staff were all excellent, very friendly and helpful with suggestions and answers to our holiday questions. The hotel building is a stunning art deco design with a spectacular huge ... more

We stayed in mid September, choosing this hotel from reading reviews, its quiet location and outside pool. Reception staff were all excellent, very friendly and helpful with suggestions and answers to our holiday questions. The hotel building is a stunning art deco design with a spectacular huge central atrium containing many sofas and tables, a bar area that leads into the restaurant area. We sat outside for breakfast ( weather permitting !) and the breakfast quality and varied selection of hot and cold food was superb. The golf room was lovely with views of the near-by golf course with countryside views in the distance. The room was a good size with an excellent bathroom, 2 basins, separate toilet,( + large flat walk-in shower). Lots of storage for clothes, a safe and fridge. Many room options in this hotel- the front facing sea- view rooms are brilliant for example. A large outside pool sunbathing area is an advantage for this hotel. The luxurious sun beds are the most comfortable we’ve used. The hotel location as reviews mention is at the top end of a very long hill from the centre. It takes about 10-15 minutes. 2 walking options; one is to walk along the main road path all the way or secondly to walk down the path for about 5 minutes then take one of the steep wide steps on the right of the main path down to the beach/ promenade and continue walking on a wide flat beach promenade all the way to the centre. ( one note - there is an area near the Hotel du Palais when the promenade goes under the hotel and where the waves come up to this path and the sea does make this part wet when the tide is high and sea is rough). The walk back uphill is a slow hard walk along the main road path or again use the flat promenade then take the steep steps up to the main road path again where you walk for the last 5 minutes to the hotel. The locals mostly cycle using electric bikes - you know why after walking around! There is an excellent free bus (N11) that stops outside the hotel and goes directly into the centre ( the return bus stop is outside too). It’s perfect except that it doesn’t run very late in evening. Getting the local taxis in Biarritz is near impossible - not many and they don’t always turn-up. Also they’ve resisted other competition from Uber etc ( even less of these & again not reliable) so that is a major negative for us in this town. We used the excellent buses and train services ( e.g. direct bus to Bayonne & train to Saint Jean de Luz) . The uphill location could be difficult for some people but the quiet location and the hotel facilities and proximity to the lovely walk to the lighthouse area close by are advantages to smaller central hotels. A luxury hotel with excellent staff. Highly recommended.

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“Gorgeous”

Gorgeous, sumptuous hotel! We spent 10 fab nights here and even in bad weather we could sit in the most fabulous hotel bar and read and relax. Beds are good and the design of the place is just a feast for the eyes! It is a little way out of the main town - about 1km but there is a free bus eve... more

Gorgeous, sumptuous hotel! We spent 10 fab nights here and even in bad weather we could sit in the most fabulous hotel bar and read and relax. Beds are good and the design of the place is just a feast for the eyes! It is a little way out of the main town - about 1km but there is a free bus every half hour N11 although it ends at 7.30pm. We never found any problem getting a taxi back up later in the evening. Loved the pool area and the attendants brought lovely lunches and cocktails on request. We are twice in the restaurant which was exceptional and the one breakfast we had was extensive and lovely too! All of the staff were focused on giving great customer service! Just lovely really and would definitely return.

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“Regina Biarritz ”

Beautiful hotel sympathetically renovated in deference to its art deco roots. Up a STEEP hill - end of negatives. No expense seems to have been spared in trying to achieve a luxury guest experience from the decor, in keeping with the art deco theme and the dramatic seascape surrounding the buildi... more

Beautiful hotel sympathetically renovated in deference to its art deco roots. Up a STEEP hill - end of negatives. No expense seems to have been spared in trying to achieve a luxury guest experience from the decor, in keeping with the art deco theme and the dramatic seascape surrounding the building. Golf course view rooms are good but the sea view is spectacular. Beds are fabulous, tableware tasteful, Alessi kettles, Sjostrand coffee machines, L:A BRUKET toiletries - Classy! Breakfast good and varied. Like all great hotels the staff are amazing, majority are young and excellent at their jobs particularly the cleaning staff and guest experience/reception - so kind ☺️. Merci a toutes et a tous.

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“Wonderful Hotel, Amazing staff and great location!”

Our biggest mistake at this hotel was not staying longer. We were only in Biarritz one night, but the hotel staff was extremely accommodating and nice. The rooms were great with really unique decor that highlighted the area. The pool area was lovely, the lobby large and bright, and the location p... more

Our biggest mistake at this hotel was not staying longer. We were only in Biarritz one night, but the hotel staff was extremely accommodating and nice. The rooms were great with really unique decor that highlighted the area. The pool area was lovely, the lobby large and bright, and the location perfect. The beach was easily accessible and the center of town was within walking distance. We unfortunately had to leave early in the morning, but would have loved to spend more time in this hotel.

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