Iconic Hotel Provides Unforgettable Experiences Aligned with Desires of Today's Traveler

HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 24, 2024 – The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is thrilled to announce the seasonal reopening of its 16O9 restaurant. Boasting 360° views of Hamilton Harbour, 16O9 has re-opened its doors to serve fresh, local fish prepared in a fusion of island and Latin flavors. Guests can enjoy vibrant ceviche, golden fried shrimp, and a wide selection of tacos and flatbreads alongside a spirited cocktail menu incorporating island and southwestern flavors.

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is extending a variety of deals and offers catered to every type of traveler this season. Take advantage of the Fairmont Family Offer, where families can book one room and receive 50% off daily rates for a second room of equal or lower value, available for stays between August 23, 2024 and March 30, 2025. The Good as Gold package features 10% off a luxurious room on Fairmont Gold, inclusive of daily continental breakfast, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and an honour bar, afternoon tea and canapés daily, nightly turndown service and a dedicated concierge. When booking a two-bedroom suite, The Grandest of Suite Escapes package is complete with daily breakfast in Crown & Anchor for the family, a $500 resort credit, roundtrip airport transfer credit, and complimentary access to the Kids Club in July and August. Other enticing offers include a Girls Getaway, Bermuda Babymoon and more.

Those looking for complete relaxation need to look no further than the resort's Princess Beach Club, accessed by a Beach Jitney from the hotel and located in a private, sheltered cove complete with land and water hammocks and exclusive Princess Cabanas. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the oceanfront Princess Courts for a game of tennis or pickleball, as well as activities such as snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking. Curated cocktails like the Swizzle Colada, Tropical Spiked Slushy or South Shore Spritz are served alongside refreshing lunch options like Ceviche, Tuna Poke Nachos, or Herb & Garlic Prawn Skewers.

Travelers placing an increased focus on intentional consumption can continue their culinary journey with inspired food and imaginative cocktails made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, freshly caught seafood and exemplary skill across a collection of culinary experiences. The hotel's flagship restaurant, Intrepid Steak, Seafood and Raw Bar, is rooted in history and offers a refined steakhouse atmosphere with panoramic harbour views and Art Deco décor. Meat lovers can indulge in select steak cuts expertly dry-aged by Niman Ranch and Debragga & Spitler, while seafood fans will enjoy the Temaki Sushi Station and standout dishes such as the Lump Crab Cake or Intrepid Maki Roll. The restaurant also offers a revamped private dining space known as Room 287, with nods to British intelligence agent Sir William Stephenson, a prominent guest of the hotel and known by many as the inspiration behind the famous spy character James Bond.

Aligning with an increased consumer focus on feeling good, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club boasts a range of wellness offerings designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Overlooking Hamilton's beautiful harbour, the 8,000 square foot spa facility is a peaceful oasis devoted to relaxation and vibrant health, offering a perfect respite for bridal parties, pre-wedding getaways, girls trips or multigenerational experiences. From barre and yoga to invigorating spa treatments, guests can embark on a holistic wellness journey during their stay.

The resort's 'feel good' theme extends to its commitment to sustainability, and Hamilton Princess & Beach Club continues to implement initiatives aimed at preserving the natural beauty of Bermuda. From reducing plastic usage to supporting local conservation efforts, the hotel is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. Hamilton Princess & Beach Club successfully eliminated single-use plastics from the guest experience in 2022, and has aligned with the hotel's owners as well as Fairmont, the global company that operates the hotel, to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In addition to the recent installation of refillable water stations, the hotel is implementing a food waste management programme, focusing on energy efficiency, introducing mobile key access to replace plastic key cards, and more.

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is home to an impressive art collection that includes works from Picasso, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama and Banksy. Art aficionados will appreciate the new additions to the hotel's collection including KAWS, Josh Sperling, and Damien Hirst. The hotel recently launched Island Rose, it's first custom scent in collaboration with Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, master perfumer and founder of Lili Bermuda. The scent focuses on the Harkness Rose, a pink flower that blooms on property and perfectly matches the hotel's famous exterior.

The hotel also offers a spectacular setting, impeccable service and a devotion to detail for all meetings, weddings and social gatherings. The Executive Meeting Floor, located on the second level of the hotel, consists of four meeting rooms, Turtle Bay, Heron's Nest, Lemon Grove and Tea Rose, the latter of which boasts an adjoining outdoor Tea Room Terrace perfect for lunch or post-meeting cocktails.

With the 'slow travel' trend on the rise, guests are looking to enjoy their travel at a more leisurely pace and connect with the destination through gastronomy, culture rooted in history and quality experiences – making Hamilton Princess & Beach Club the perfect place to stay.

For reservations and more information, visit www.thehamiltonprincess.com.

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About Hamilton Princess & Beach Club

Since 1885, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, has reigned as Bermuda's “Grande Dame” and has been a symbol of all that Bermudians hold dear—courtesy, hospitality and quality with an unequalled sense of style. An architectural treasure on Hamilton's harbourfront for more than 130 years, the hotel continues to host royalty, world leaders and dignitaries, celebrities, business travellers and visitors from around the world. The recently renovated Hamilton Princess & Beach

Club offers 386 elegant guestrooms, including 43 suites, and more than 30,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor reception and meeting rooms in a peaceful paradise. For more information, please visit thehamiltonprincess.com.

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 80 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,300 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. 

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Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5 400 properties, 10 000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion.  Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit www.group.accor.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.