Best hotels in Biarritz | Telegraph Travel Daniel Cobb Published Apr 09, 2026 Old World elegance and grace in an unmatched, seaside setting. The Hotel du Palais - a true Biarritz icon - dominates the seafront from its elevated perch above sandy Grande Plage. It was originally built by Emperor Napoleon III as a summer retreat for Eugénie, his bride, and retains its regal grandeur to this day.Read expert review