Royal Barriere

Built in 1913, at the height of the Belle Epoque era, when Deauville was a magnet for the wealthy and stylish of Europe, the impressive façade of the hotel still presides over this elegant town. It was renovated in 2006 and offers 252 rooms spread over 7 floors. The impeccable standards of service exceed those expected in a luxury hotel and are matched by the magnificence of the decor. As the nearest resort to French capital, Deauville remains a favourite destination for fashionable Parisians. The clientele now also includes the international jet set when the American Film Festival is hosted here each September. 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, currency exchange facility, lift access, hairdresser's salon, a bar, casino, restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access (subject to fees) and cycle hire all feature. Room and laundry services are also offered, though both are subject to fees. Parking facilities are available for guests arriving by car.

The comfortable rooms come with en suite bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, Internet access, minibar and hire safe. Non-smoking rooms are available on request. King-size bed and central heating also feature.

Whether you wish to have a casual brunch by the water's edge, a light meal in your room, to taste the delights of local market produce in a sunny conservatory, or experience haute cuisine in an intimate setting, every type of culinary experience, catering for the most simple to the most sophisticated of tastes, is available for the duration of a stay at the resort. The excellence of the Etrier restaurant cannot be surpassed. With its magical red striped decor, it constitutes a stage for Eric Provost to display his culinary artistry and talents for transforming the best seasonal products into cuisine with that certain something. The Piano bar stays open till 01:00 am.

A heated outdoor swimming pool with loungers parasols and a poolside snack bar, sauna, sun terrace (subject to fees) solarium, steam room, in-house gym, massage treatments (subject to fees), minigolf, tennis, thalasso therapy centre, golf (subject to fees) and horse riding all feature. In the evening, guests may wish to enjoy the nightlife and the excitement at the Barrièere Casinos. Deauville's casino is an elegant columned building facing the sea and Trouville's adopts the New Orleans style, both offering a wealth of entertainment in sumptuous, unique surroundings. The twin towns between them offer more than 500 slot machines, in addition to all manner of table games and shows.

Check-in time is after 3 pm and check-out is before midday. The buffet breakfast, the extra beds and the pets have a fee per day / night.