Stayed three nights at the Biarritz Mercure Thalasso in September. Hotel is of the grand Edwardian type, completely modernised around a splendid atrium. Rooms comfortable and quiet. Fabulous breakfast. Friendly and attentive staff who do everything possible to make your stay a good one. I don´t golf but they have a reasonable looking course adjacent to the hotel. The main point of staying here is of course the access to the spa, which is in the sister hotel (Sofitel) five minutes walk away. If you like the idea of being enveloped in seewead cream and then being washed down with sea water by purring French ladies of a certain age, this is the place for you. Free and ample parking at the hotel, unlike in the centre of Biarritz. Hotel car will deliver you almost anywhere central but you might prefer a 15 minute walk. Masses of upmarket shops in town, loads of restaurants and brasseries. Don´t miss the old port area and a sidetrip to the charming village of Saint Jean de Luz.
- Mercure Thalassa Regina Hotel Biarritz
