Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Hamilton, Bermuda
76 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke, Hamilton, Bermuda, HM 08
Original Property Opened in 1885
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
- 2022 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Awards of Excellence Nominee Finalists
- The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Holiday Traditions and Spectacular Displays List
- 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Art Collections
- The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Holiday Traditions and Spectacular Displays Is Announced
- The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Most Magnificent Art Collections List Is Announced
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Known affectionately by locals as 'The Pink Palace,' the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel is a treasured destination where history meets modern sensibility. This urban oasis opened in January 1885 and has been a popular resort locale ever since. Built in honor of Princess Louise after her 1883 visit to Bermuda, the hotel is still known as a delightful getaway for travelers to relax on this British-ruled island. One such traveler, Mark Twain, happily signed autographs while smoking cigars during his stays at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Guests of the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel will have no shortage of activities during their stay in Bermuda. The resort offers whale watching, stand-up paddleboarding excursions, as well as guided tours through the resort’s art collections. While guests do not need to leave the complex to have a wonderful time in Bermuda, the hotel does offer proximity to the Hamilton city center for those looking to explore the local culture. Business travelers will appreciate the hotel’s closeness to downtown Hamilton’s business district, and leisure travelers will appreciate the relaxing atmosphere of the island.
Discover
- Discover the amazing heritage of the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel. Affectionately known as the "Pink Palace," the hotel was built in honor of Princess Louise after her 1883 visit to Bermuda.
- Watch the sunset where Mark Twain happily signed autographs while smoking cigars during his stays at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel.
- Feel free to recite Mr. Twain's poetry on the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel's veranda to recapture the same inspiration from breathtaking views of the hotel grounds, ocean, and Bermuda’s gorgeous pink sand beaches.
Explore
- Explore the Crystal and Fantasy Caves near Castle Harbour. This amazing natural wonder is replete with underground turquoise pools and large, beautiful stalactites.
- Visit the Verdmont Museum. Operated by the Bermuda National Trust, this stunning manor remains structurally unchanged from when it was first constructed in 1710. It is now a contributing structure to UNESCO’s “African Diaspora Heritage Trail.”
- Travel to one of the several golf clubs that are within a 25-minute shuttle from Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel, including Ocean View, Tucker's Point, Mid Ocean, and Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort.
Experience
- Take the family to Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo. This remarkable cultural institution has a variety of local aquatic life on display.
- Walk the 36-acre flower garden and tree park of Bermuda Botanical Gardens and see the official residence of Bermuda's Premier.
- Gain fantastic views of Bermuda from a bird's-eye view at Gibb's Hill Lighthouse, a working cast-iron lighthouse built in 1846 that visitors may climb.
Taste
- Try the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club - A Fairmont Managed Hotel's signature restaurant, Marcus', offering a fine dining experience and original art pieces by Andy Warhol and Nelson Mandela.
- Enjoy Crown & Anchor Bar, Restaurant, and Terrace for live entertainment and an exceptional selection of rum.
- Dine at 1609 Bar & Restaurant, a venue named to commemorate the wreck of the Sea Venture and the establishment of colonization of Bermuda.