Biarritz, FranceOld Town
Hôtel Saint-Julien
Pastel Basque townhouse
Old Town Biarritz, France
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
GintoPastel Basque townhouse
The townhouse operates like an easygoing guesthouse, with visiting chefs in the kitchen and evening drinks beneath garden citrus trees.
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochromatic pastel rooms retain original nineteenth-century pine floors and tall French windows.
Listed
An 1895 family pension preserving carved staircases and original pediment architecture.
Listed
Morning buffets highlight regional Basque cheeses and artisanal jams from local producers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This guesthouse-style boutique occupies a traditional 19th-century house with an ivory stucco facade and wooden shutters painted deep red, and many of its original features remain.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The surf at Côte des Basques and the market stalls of Les Halles are both a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms are finished in single pastel shades, with vintage wicker lamps and tall windows looking out over red rooftops.
The Saint-Julien Cocktail Bar
Woven lanterns hang above red stools at the garden pavilion, where signature cocktails are served alongside sharing tapas.
At the table
Resident chefs serve seasonal Basque dinners by candlelight, and mornings begin with local pastries laid out under glass cloches.
How it began
The 1895 property began as a family boarding house, making it one of the oldest hotel addresses in Biarritz.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.