This hotel has been delighting guests for almost 100 years. An ingenious combination of resort hotel and cottage colony, this charming family friendly beach establishment was renovated in 2007 and comprises a total of 235 luxurious rooms and suites, as well as a choice of stylish restaurants. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike and facilities on offer to guests include air conditioning, a lobby area with 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a lift, a newspaper stand, a hairdressing salon and 4 bars. It also offers a pub, 5 restaurants, conference facilities and WLAN/Internet access. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is also a bicycle hire station available. Parking is available for those arriving by car and younger guests will enjoy the kids' club.
Rooms
All rooms and suites evoke the charm and luxury of the past, with the added assurance of every possible modern comfort and amenity. The majority of the rooms and suites have stunning views of either the Atlantic Ocean or the beautiful gardens. They all come with a private en suite bathroom with shower/bathtub, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a stereo system and Internet access. Furthermore, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, a king-size or double bed, air conditioning and heating as well as a safe and either a balcony or a terrace are provided in all accommodation as standard. There is also a range of exquisite, private cottages available to be booked.
Restaurant & Food
The cuisine available at the hotel comes with a real sense of heritage. The restaurants, such as Lido are award-winners many times over. The bars attract the most stylish crowd on Bermuda.
Activities & Sport
The hotel has access to a wealth of leisure amenities for all ages, from tennis and golf to kayaking and scuba diving. It also offers a spa with a spa pool and offering massage and other treatments, a gym, several tennis courts (charges apply), a putting green (for an additional fee) and an open air free-form swimming pool with a children's section, sun terrace, sun loungers and parasols and a poolside snack bar (charges apply). Next to the beach there is a comprehensive water sports service (charges apply), from which any deep sea or shallow water entertainment may be organised, from wreck diving to kayaking, including windsurfing, sailing, catamaran sailing and canoeing. It is also possible to enjoy horseriding and cycling for an additional fee and the nearest golf course is only 10 minutes away on public transport.