The upscale Hotel Parc Victoria is nestled on spacious grounds covered with lovely green gardens all walking distance to the beach. Built at the end of the 19th century, the property is mostly Art Deco in style, with elegant antique pieces that contribute to a romantic vibe. Its 20 rooms vary in size and decor, but all are spacious and refined, with modern comforts that include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars, but no coffee- and tea-making facilities. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast (for a fee) on one of the many outdoor patios with views of the outdoor heated pool. Game rooms and a restaurant round out the facilities. The beachside Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa is a good alternative and features an indoor pool and a spa.
The upscale Hotel Parc Victoria is nestled on spacious grounds covered with lovely green gardens all walking distance to the beach. Built at the end of the 19th century, the property is mostly Art Deco in style, with elegant antique pieces that contribute to a romantic vibe. Its 20 rooms vary in size and decor, but all are spacious and refined, with modern comforts that include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and minibars, but no coffee- and tea-making facilities. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast (for a fee) on one of the many outdoor patios with views of the outdoor heated pool. Game rooms and a restaurant round out the facilities. The beachside Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa is a good alternative and features an indoor pool and a spa.
The Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa is a five-pearl, beachfront leisure hotel pairing historic Art Deco details with chic, modern style. The hotel offers luxe amenities like a thalassotherapy pool with direct beach access, a sauna and steam room, fitness facilities, and 20 treatment rooms, some with individual spa tubs and beach views. There's a stylish fine-dining restaurant, outdoor terrace seating, and a chic bar with lots of lounge areas, though on-site dining can be pricey. The hotel's 56 rooms and suites offer sophisticated decor and modern bathrooms with rainfall showers, heated towel racks, and robes. In-room amenities include minibars, Nespresso coffeemakers, and 46-inch flat-screen TVs. It's hard to beat the luxury here, but for travelers looking for something a bit more boutique-sized and homey, La Réserve could be a better option.
The Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa is a five-pearl, beachfront leisure hotel pairing historic Art Deco details with chic, modern style. The hotel offers luxe amenities like a thalassotherapy pool with direct beach access, a sauna and steam room, fitness facilities, and 20 treatment rooms, some with individual spa tubs and beach views. There's a stylish fine-dining restaurant, outdoor terrace seating, and a chic bar with lots of lounge areas, though on-site dining can be pricey. The hotel's 56 rooms and suites offer sophisticated decor and modern bathrooms with rainfall showers, heated towel racks, and robes. In-room amenities include minibars, Nespresso coffeemakers, and 46-inch flat-screen TVs. It's hard to beat the luxury here, but for travelers looking for something a bit more boutique-sized and homey, La Réserve could be a better option.
Situated in a pleasant garden with sprawling lawns and views of the Pyrenees, this upper-middle-range hotel on the edge of Saint-Jean-de-Luz offers a resort-y atmosphere at affordable rates. But the commercial area around it can’t be called “quaint.” Moreover, the 63 contemporary-style guest rooms, though clean and comfortable, aren’t particularly well-equipped. Free Wi-Fi and LED TVs, for instance, are standard issue; air-conditioning, minibars, and tea/coffee-making facilities aren’t. But the on-site features stand out -- among them an inviting outdoor pool, a full-service restaurant with alfresco seating, and an adjacent bar, plus a small fitness room and bocce ball court. Visitors who are willing to forgo these amenities to be closer to the beach and tourist sights should consider Hotel La Marisa, a charming, three-pearl guest house in the city’s historic center.
Situated in a pleasant garden with sprawling lawns and views of the Pyrenees, this upper-middle-range hotel on the edge of Saint-Jean-de-Luz offers a resort-y atmosphere at affordable rates. But the commercial area around it can’t be called “quaint.” Moreover, the 63 contemporary-style guest rooms, though clean and comfortable, aren’t particularly well-equipped. Free Wi-Fi and LED TVs, for instance, are standard issue; air-conditioning, minibars, and tea/coffee-making facilities aren’t. But the on-site features stand out -- among them an inviting outdoor pool, a full-service restaurant with alfresco seating, and an adjacent bar, plus a small fitness room and bocce ball court. Visitors who are willing to forgo these amenities to be closer to the beach and tourist sights should consider Hotel La Marisa, a charming, three-pearl guest house in the city’s historic center.
La Reserve, an upscale cliffside property overlooking the ocean, is about a 10-minute drive to the lively Basque town of St-Jean-de-Luz. With a 740-acre garden, the hotel evokes the romantic ambience of a typical Basque villa. The 47 rooms are stylish with sepia-toned prints of local scenes above the beds, and many have their own furnished balconies with views of the garden or ocean. The pool is under renovation and will reopen in the summer of 2017. There's no full-service spa or gym, but the hotel has a tennis court, along with a restaurant and bar. A breakfast buffet is included in some packages -- half-board options are available. Though the hotel is within walking distance of the beach, travelers might want to compare rates with the beachfront Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa, which has a full-service spa.
La Reserve, an upscale cliffside property overlooking the ocean, is about a 10-minute drive to the lively Basque town of St-Jean-de-Luz. With a 740-acre garden, the hotel evokes the romantic ambience of a typical Basque villa. The 47 rooms are stylish with sepia-toned prints of local scenes above the beds, and many have their own furnished balconies with views of the garden or ocean. The pool is under renovation and will reopen in the summer of 2017. There's no full-service spa or gym, but the hotel has a tennis court, along with a restaurant and bar. A breakfast buffet is included in some packages -- half-board options are available. Though the hotel is within walking distance of the beach, travelers might want to compare rates with the beachfront Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa, which has a full-service spa.
Hotel La Marisa is a homey, mid-range property situated in the historic center of Saint Jean de Luz just a minute's walk to the beach and not much farther to a plethora of restaurants, cafes, and shops. This small property has a charming country vibe, but few extras beyond a cozy library lounge, a leafy courtyard patio, and a pleasant breakfast room, though breakfast isn't included in the room rate. The hotel's 16 double guest rooms are comfortable with rustic decor, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms, but they lack standard perks like AC and mini-fridges. Travelers on the market for more property features might consider La Réserve -- it's competitively priced, but not in walking distance to the town center.
Hotel La Marisa is a homey, mid-range property situated in the historic center of Saint Jean de Luz just a minute's walk to the beach and not much farther to a plethora of restaurants, cafes, and shops. This small property has a charming country vibe, but few extras beyond a cozy library lounge, a leafy courtyard patio, and a pleasant breakfast room, though breakfast isn't included in the room rate. The hotel's 16 double guest rooms are comfortable with rustic decor, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms, but they lack standard perks like AC and mini-fridges. Travelers on the market for more property features might consider La Réserve -- it's competitively priced, but not in walking distance to the town center.
