Inaugurated in 1928 opposite the Grande Plage, the Plaza was for decades the symbol of worldly Biarritz, home to the crowned heads and wealthy winter guests who made the Basque town their vacation of choice. Under the aegis of the Handwritten Collection, the address finds the right balance, combining Art Deco glamour with contemporary sobriety. The woodwork in the cocktail bar has been meticulously restored - it's one of the few areas of the hotel to have survived all the transformations almost intact. The 69 rooms and suites, some of which are veritable lookouts over the Atlantic, cultivate a discreet elegance. Awarded the Green Key label, the 4-star establishment is also committed to environmental issues - a positioning that contrasts with the traditional image of the coastal luxury hotel.
