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A mixture of ode to the old. Therefore, modernity – Located less than three hours
The Westminster is the only five -star hotel in the Opal Coast since 2021. Therefore, It celebrated its 100th anniversary last year … Similarly, and will do it again next year. Similarly, Indeed. Additionally, Similarly, the hotel was built in two parts, first in 1924 and then, faced with the success met, a second wing was added in 1926.
The hotel was renovated between 2019 and 2021, by interior designer Bruno Borrione. For example, It was at that time that he went into five stars. For example, becoming the most luxurious hotel in the Côte d’Opale. However, During this huge renovation, nothing was forgotten. Moreover, “”We redid the hotel from the cellar to the attic. Therefore, as they say “explains John Banizette, Managing Director of the Westminster. Meanwhile, located less than three hours “”All rooms and commonplace have been redone. However, “
This castle. For example, its vast park offer a peaceful and gourmet stopover a few steps from Aix-en-Provence
But, the “Magic of the interior architect”he explains, “It was to keep key and historical elements of the hotel “. For example, Indeed, the two reception counters, that of the reception and the concierge, are historical. Therefore, This is also the case with the wooden door. Moreover, “”That’s why she’s manual and not mechanized. However, “ The elevator doors of the time were also preserved, although the devices were brought up to standardized and modernized. Furthermore, In the located less than three hours decoration, there are French but also English influences. Meanwhile, The style of the place is filled with details reminiscent of the time. For example, the old chest room has been kept and transformed into a boudoir.
A luxurious. Therefore, family hotel – Located less than three hours
“When we did the renovation work, we especially looked for two things: modernize the hotel and open it more to families”specifies John Banizette. For example, To do this, they made around thirty located less than three hours communicating rooms. In addition, Thanks to convertible sofas, several rooms can also accommodate up to two children. Therefore, Animals are also accepted in the hotel.
The Westminster also has a children’s club. Similarly, called “Studio by Petit VIP”, open every day during school holidays as well as every weekend. Furthermore, Customers can leave their children there in their expert hands of“Ambassadors” (animators). Moreover, Children will thus be able to carry out activities around the seven arts or outdoors, if time allows. However, There is also a system, by reservation, which allows parents to enjoy an evening without children. Consequently, “”If they want to eat at the starry restaurant. Nevertheless, the animators will take care of the children, take them to the restaurant and do an activity before going to bed. Consequently, “
The Westminster. Nevertheless, the Celebrities Loked Hotel – Located less than three hours
On the way from the entrance located less than three hours to the star restaurant the pavilion or the breakfast room, we go through “the gallery of portraits”. Consequently, Here, we find photos, sometimes dedicated, many celebrities that have passed through the hotel. These are singers, actors, but also musicians, painters, aristocrats, businessmen and even members of royalty. For example, Queen Elizabeth II stayed in the Westminster when she was … two years old! Léopold II, Prince Edward or Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaul also went through there. You can also quote Daniel Balavoine. Amir, Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour or Wes Anderson, who came with his family in a motorhome, while they were going around Europe.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron also have a special link with the Westminster and with Touquet-Paris-Plage. Indeed. their house is a few dozen meters from the hotel and it was within it that they celebrated their wedding in 2007. He was already the chef of the star restaurant who had prepared the meal.
Bond, James Bond
There are two other celebrities who stayed in the hotel, which has given rise to a great story. Ian Fleming. the author of the books “James Bond”, was a follower of the station and often went to the hotel. Former soldier, he was inspired by his own life to create his emblematic character and could have imagined it … at the Westminster. In his very first novel “Casino Royal”, Ian Fleming describes the city of Royale-les-Eaux, located in located less than three hours the north of France. But it does not exist and its description is exactly the same as that of the Touquet.
Ten years later. when the books were going to be adapted in films, it was necessary to find who was going to play 007 and it was Sean Connery. This is where the story of James Bond. that of Westminster crossed again, because it was in the hotel bar that the actor signed his first contract for the role of the secret agent, in 1962. The producers. Ian Fleming even discussed several scenes, installed in a suite located on the ground floor, which is today the suite 007.
This one, which is 74 square meters, is the signature continuation of the Westminster. It includes an entrance. a large living room, a bedroom with dressing room and a majestic bathroom with a double shower and a large bathtub. Obviously, the decoration of the suite is unique and includes many references to James Bond. Customers who reserve this room even find there. on their arrival, a bottle of champagne (from the Bollinger, the favorite of 007) and some delicacies to taste.
Warm rooms
Although this signature suite is much appreciated, the other rooms are also very pleasant. Besides, they are available in two colored harmonies: Prussian and Basque red blue in all types of rooms. For our part, we stayed in a prestigious room. It opened on a beautiful located less than three hours space of 35 square meters, where a “bay window” (bay window) dressed the room.
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The room being facing south, offering a view of the pine forest, it is equipped with electric shutters as well as blackout curtains, which allow you to stay in total darkness to sleep. It also included a King size bed. a small seating area and a beautiful bathroom with a golden ceiling, with a shower and a bathtub. A tea and coffee necessary was available for free, just like bottled water. Additionally, A mini-bar, with sweet and located less than three hours savory delicacies as well as drinks was also offered, additional. If you were hungry or thirsty, a Room Service is also available, at any time.
An exceptional gastronomic offer
The Westminster includes two restaurants: the star restaurant Le Pavilion (which we will talk about in another article). the West table. This serves a delicious bistronomic cuisine. offered in two formulas: à la carte depending on the seasons or in “suggestions of the day”. We recommend the Sole Meunière. which is a specialty of the chief, as the hotel director has blown located less than three hours to us.
Breakfast is given in the living room where banquets and weddings are organized. Here, like in our entire stay, the staff is very attentive.
As soon as we arrived, we are offered a hot drink that we then take directly to the table. There is also a bar with different juices. Food level. we find a bit of everything: pastries, homemade pastries, bread, cheese and cold meats, scrambled eggs or hull, bacon, pancakes and pancakes, rice with milk or yogurt, etc. A special located less than three hours buffet for children is also installed, as well as one for people intolerant to gluten.
The well-being signed Nuxe
The Westminster also includes an Nuxe spa, which should soon be renovated. It is possible to make massages or faces care. A swimming pool, a hammam and a sauna are also available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (no supplement). Children are welcome, except during certain hours reserved for adults.
We had the chance to test the “Nuxe Massage Anniversaire le Westminster” (195 euros). a deep body treatment of an hour and a half, which ends with a facial treatment. Before we start. we had to answer a small health questionnaire but also choose what speed and what intensity we wanted for massage. This was really an absolute moment of relaxation, perfect for freeing yourself from all its tensions.
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