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Regina Experimental
Biarritz, France · Experimental Group · Core Luxury
Built in 1906-07 by architect Henry Martinet and opened in 1907, this Belle Epoque Biarritz landmark centers on a 15-metre atrium topped by an Eiffel-designed glass roof. Experimental Group bought it in June 2022 and reopened it in July 2023 with interiors by Dorothee Meilichzon, offering 72 rooms including 13 suites, after Accor and MGallery stewardship from 1998.
- 72 rooms
- Opened 1907
- Neighborhood: Grande Plage
- Architect: Henry Martinet
- Interiors: Dorothée Meilichzon
About Regina Experimental
- It sits cliff-top over the Bay of Biarritz, a five-minute walk from the beach and next to Le Phare Golf Course.
- Accor ran the house from 1998 and placed it in MGallery from 2013 until Experimental Group bought it in June 2022.
- The hotel closed again for renovation from 30 September 2025, with reopening planned for 2026.
- A spa with hammam, an outdoor pool, and a gym sit under the Belle Epoque wing; 72 rooms include 13 suites.
History
The Regina was built in 1906-1907 to designs by architect Henry Martinet and opened in 1907 as the Regina Hotel & Spa, a Belle Epoque landmark in Biarritz distinguished by an Eiffel glass roof over a 15-metre atrium. It became one of the resort's grand hotels of the early 20th century.
Accor acquired the property in 1998 and operated it under the MGallery brand from 2013. In June 2022 the Experimental Group bought the hotel and, after refurbishment, reopened it as Regina Experimental in July 2023, with interiors by Dorothee Meilichzon and 72 rooms including 13 suites. The hotel closed again for renovation from 30 September 2025, with reopening planned for 2026.
The setting
Overlooks Bay of Biarritz.
Restaurants and bars
- Frenchie Biarritz — Restaurant · brasserie · Chef Greg Marchand
- Bar Regina Experimental — Bar · cocktails
Experiences
- Spa & wellness experience with hammam — Hotel spa with tailor-made treatments and hammam; heated outdoor pool and solarium outside.
- Yoga & Pilates — Sessions every Saturday and Sunday at 9am in a dedicated room; complimentary for guests, with detox juice after class.
- The Experimental Sunday Brunch at the Regina — Sunday brunch beneath the glass atrium with live music, 12:00 to 14:30, €69 per person.
- Live Music & DJs — Live music or DJ set on Wednesday and Saturday evenings with signature cocktails.
- Grande Plage and Miramar beach — Biarritz's main beach and nearby Miramar beach for swimming or surfing, recommended by the hotel.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hammam
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
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