· Open -

1st of January 1885

· 1st Owner -

Harley Trott built it to attract wealthy Americans to the island to escape the winter

· AKA -

"The Pink Palace" / "the Princess"

· Stars - *****

· Guests -

Mark Twain / Ian Fleming / Prince Charles / Mohammed Ali / Winston Churchill

· History -

Bermuda was settled by shipwrecked colonists in the 17th century. It may surprise you that Bermuda isn't one island it is made up of 181 islands!!

Just like the Chateaux Lake Louise in Canada the hotel is named after Queen Victoria's 6th child Princess Louise. She had visited Bermuda in 1883 and was very complimentary.

During WWII the hotel became an intelligence centre where all communications bound for Europe and the USA were intercepted and analysed by 1,500 "Censorettes" who were mainly female university students. They were looking for messages in invisible ink and microdots.

It was purchased by local billionaires in 2012 and given a 100 million dollar facelift for the 2017 Americas Cup.

· Signature -

Doorman in Bermuda Shorts

The Marina, the Private Beach and the Jitney

· Rooms -

410 in 3 wings and 4 types @ $730 - $3,975

· Tales -

Mark Twain was a keen visitor and came on eight separate occasions. He wrote "You can go to heaven if you want - I'd rather stay in Bermuda". As he grew older he spent more time here. He was involved in fighting to ban cars and raising funds for the hospital and other projects.

Ian Fleming's short story Quantum of Solace is set in Bermuda. Real life spy "Little Bill" Canadian Sir William Stephenson was a guest at the hotel. He died in Bermuda in 1989 at the age of 92 and is buried at St. John's Church in Pembroke. He is the man James Bond is meant to be based on. The million dollar giant fish tank in Dr. No is said to be based on one he saw at the hotel in the Gazebo Bar. Much of Fleming's books were based on his war time experiences.

· Claim to Fame -

Top 10 hotel in the world for original art - Modern art collection including Andy Warhol, Banksy and Nelson Mandela with free guided art tours on Saturday mornings

It was the Official host of the 2017 America's Cup

It is the oldest hotel in the Fairmont Family

· Innovations -

Check out via your TV set

Rent a Twizy - electric vehicle to explore the island - as well as e-bikes and BMW Cruise bikes. Only locals are allowed to drive cars and they can only have one per household.

· Feature -

Princess Beach Club - 20 minutes away - lunch menu, BBQ Friday and Saturday - free transfers by Jitney - snorkelling - land and water hammocks - Bermuda's only private beach

Floating Sun Loungers

· View -

Stunning views across Hamilton Harbour

· High Tea -

At the Crown & Anchor - Saturday and Sunday 3 - 5 pm, sweets and savouries, 3 x Lot 35 loose leaf teas + 6 others including Lady Di's favourite, champagne option - 24 hours notice needed.

· Facilities -

Infinity and Spa Pool with Cabanas (salt water and fresh water pools with views of Hamilton Harbour) / Tennis and Pickleball / Private Beach Club with Private Cabanas / Marina / Exhale Spa - 8 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, massage, beauty treatments / Two storey 24 hour Fitness Centre - Pilates, Yoga, Gym, Core Fusion / Free bike hire / Baby Sitting / Boutique Shops / Souvenir Shop / ATM / Sun Terrace / Pets OK / Live Music / Barber - Beauty Shop / Free Ferry service to its sister resort / Keurig coffee makers in the rooms

· Unique -

Singing Doorman

· Restaurants -

Marcus' - Signature restaurant with celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson - fine dining with an open kitchen, central bar and view of the Marina.

1609 Bar & Restaurant - Named after the shipwrecked vessel of the first colonists - International menu featuring Seafood, Cocktails and a boozy Sunday Brunch (24 hours notice required)

Crown & Anchor - Lunch on the open air terrace looking out to Hamilton Harbour - Pub Grub, Rum and Cigars

The Duchess Cafe and Gelateria - also named after Princess Louise who was the Duchess of Argyll - coffee shop with breakfast, lunch and gelato

In room dining

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Art Mel's Spicy Dicy - for the best fish pon bun - a local delicacy of fried fish sandwich- recommended by Marcus himself.

Bailey's Bay Ice Cream Parlour - 26 flavours of deliciousness

· Bars -

Marina Bar - Happy Hour, weekly cigar event - Rum, Jazz and Cigars

Pool Bar - Cocktails, beer and ice cream

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Swizzle Inn - since 1932, inventor of one of the 2 National drinks, the Rum Swizzle - a rite of passage to have one here. Swizzle in and Swagger out they say.

· Sights -

5 minute walk into the heart of Hamilton with shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment / Deep Sea Fishing trips / Boat Charters / Boston whaler boat rentals / Jet Ski tours / Kayaks / Snorkelling / Pink Sand Beaches / Golf Courses / Royal Naval Dockyard - Bermuda Rum Cake Company / Little Sound / Castle Harbour / Diving - Bermuda is the Wreck Capital of the World / Glow worm cruises / Whale watching / Hobie Cats / UNESCO Listed St George's / Crystal Caves / Blue Hole Park / Fort St. Catherine 

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