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Perched on the cliff of the Lighthouse, with a majestic view of the Atlantic, the Regina Experimental Biarritz embodies a vision of luxury that is both heritage and contemporary. This five-star icon of the Biarritz landscape, brilliantly renovated by the Experimental group, offers much more than a simple hotel stay: it's an immersion in the history, design and relaxed lifestyle of the Basque country.
As soon as you enter, you'll be struck by the architecture of the place, classified as one of the jewels of the Belle Époque. Inaugurated in 1907, the hotel was one of the first to welcome European high society to the Basque coast. Its central atrium, topped by a 15-metre-high glass roof, still retains all its splendour, reinterpreted in a resolutely modern spirit.
A strategic location in Biarritz
Located on Route du Phare, just a ten-minute walk from the city center, the Regina Experimental Biarritz enjoys an exceptional location. It overlooks the coast and offers unobstructed ocean views, while providing quick access to the city's beaches, stores, museums and restaurants. The Basque Country train station and airport are just a few minutes away, Bordeaux airport two hours, and the Spanish city of San Sebastian 30 minutes.
Between Belle Époque and modernity
The original building, designed by architect Henry Martinet, has been magnificently transformed by decorator Dorothée Meilichzon. Her approach blends the codes of neo-Basque design with elements inspired by the sea, Japan and the Art Deco movement. The rooms, bathed in light, are decorated in natural tones of blue, white, straw and mint green. Rope-inspired moldings, curved mirrors, hand-crafted ceramics and murals create an immersive, singular universe.
In the common areas, every detail tells a story. Curved furniture, paper hangings, natural textures and nautical touches all contribute to creating an ambience as elegant as it is warm. The atrium, the beating heart of the hotel, is at once a meeting place, a cocktail bar and a relaxing lounge, enlivened at certain times by piano notes in a hushed atmosphere.
A two-stage gastronomic experience
At lunchtime, guests can enjoy a light lunch under the large glass roof of the atrium. A convivial menu, inspired by seasonal produce, is offered in a spirit of sharing and refined simplicity. The setting, with its palm trees and designer banquettes, is ideal for relaxation.
In the evening, it's time for Grégory Marchand's gastronomy. The restaurant Frenchie Biarritzopen for dinner only, celebrates inventive cuisine rooted in the Basque terroir. The chef revisits exceptional local products - Banka trout, Gascon black pork, line hake - with the creativity and precision for which he is renowned in Paris and internationally. The experience is intimate, the service meticulous, and each dish carries a strong identity.
Wellness and customized services
The spa at Regina Experimental Biarritz extends the sensory experience. Developed around the Austrian brand Susanne Kaufmann, it offers a range of holistic treatments based on natural ingredients and an environmentally-friendly approach. In this soothing space, inspired by raw materials and soft colors, come and recharge your batteries after a day of discovery or sport.
The hotel also offers guests an attentive concierge service, capable of organizing personalized experiences: golf at Le Phare, surfing lessons, diving, sea outings, yoga or private tours. Everything is designed to ensure that your stay is as inspiring as it is comfortable.
A living memory, rooted in Biarritz's history
The Regina Experimental Biarritz is more than just a hotel. It's a witness to the town's past. A military hospital during the First World War, an American university center after 1945, it has stood the test of time without ever losing its soul. Today, its rebirth under the Experimental Group's impetus makes it a unique address, where every stay becomes an interlude of style and culture.
When you choose the Regina Experimental Biarritz, you choose a place with character, a signature of contemporary hospitality, at the crossroads of history, design and the Basque art of living.
