The Fairmont Hamilton Princess

Pitts Bay Road

Hamilton, BM

Rating: Meetings & Conventions magazine's "Gold Key" award - "Cond?? Nast" "Travelers choice" top 50 tropical resorts - Corporate & incentive travel "Award of excellence" - Voted among the 25 "Best hotels in the Caribbean" by travel & Leisure

Majestically situated overlooking Hamilton Harbour is Bermuda's reigning grande dame, The Princess. This elegant pink palace, named for Princess Louise has been welcoming visitors to Bermuda for more than 100 years. The hotel features swimming pools, fitness centers, putting green and a selection of restaurants renowned for their fine cuisine. Guests also have access to all facilities at the Fairmont Southampton , just 20 minutes away via a private ferry. In addition, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is just a short stroll from the quaint capitol city of Hamilton with its shopping treasures and superb restaurants. A scenic selection of gardens, terraces and outdoor patios is perfect for festive gatherings, large and small. The meetings staff at The Fairmont Hamilton is known for their personal involvement and attention to detail, working closely with meeting planners to create memorable theme parties and meetings.

Room Information

Fairmont Room

A well appointed and comfortable room, our Fairmont rooms are located throughout the hotel.

Deluxe Room

All Deluxe rooms are located in the historic main building. A beautifully renovated luxurious room which offers a marble bathroom, business amenities and High Speed Internet access.

Directions

From Bermuda International Airport

Taxi Service, Bus and Private transportation are available. Contact hotel to make arrangements.

Restaurants

Harley's Restaurant & Terrace

Winner of the Best of Bermuda Gold Award in hotel dining, Harley's offers the finest in prime aged beef. Enjoy the most tantalizing breakfast buffet on the Island, and on Sundays all the traditional Sunday Brunch favorites. Spectacularly set harbour side, Harley's Terrace offers alfresco dining under an elegant canopy with breathtaking views of the harbour. Reservations are recommended.

The Heritage Court

Lounge chairs, sofas, quality artwork and antiques create an intimate and elegant, yet informal setting for cocktails and conversations. Our menu presents classics like the Ultimate Princess Burger with Bermuda Red Onion Jam, and newcomers Margarita Shrimp Cocktail. The Bar offers one of the most extensive collections of fine rums, wines and champagnes by the glass, as well as martinis.

H.P.'s Coffee Shop

Pick up a cappuccino and home-baked pastry from our new coffee shop featuring Seattle's Best coffee. Located on the lobby level, our coffee shop offers a tempting selection of pastries and sandwiches from the Princess Oven with your choice of beverage.

In-Room Dining

Whether it's an intimate dinner for two on your private balcony or an informal boxed lunch with homemade sandwiches, imported cheeses and fruits, our In-Room Dining staff will be happy to assist you.

Afternoon Tea

Served in The Heritage Court, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess offers 14 teas; a variety of loose leaf black teas, green, herbal and fruit teas. John Harney, Master Tea Blender, has also created a private Princess Bermuda Blend Tea that is served at the hotel and available for purchase. Enjoy an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and Devonshire clotted cream, followed by a sweet selection of pastries.

Area Attractions

Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum and Zoo

Tours start at the North Rock Exhibit with a diver-in-the tank interactive talk, continuing to the harbor seal feeding, onto the flamingo exhibit, the lemurs and into the very latest area, the Australasian, featuring animals from those islands.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

The exhibits are designed to acquaint the visitor with the mysteries of the ocean, the latest research and creatures of the deep.

Botanical Gardens, Paget

Browse over the 1,000 varieties of plants and flowers - both common and uncommon - seen around the island, such as hibiscus, oleander and some endemics, on your guided tour. Group tours are available. Visit also the official residence of Bermuda's Premier.

Crystal Caves/Fantasy Caves

The Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves in Hamilton Parish are known for its natural limestone cave formations. Guides will escort you, mainly to ensure that you do not touch the formations. The caves are named for their subterranean pools of incredibly clear water. If you look down, you'll see the bottom, 55 feet below, through incredibly clear turquoise waters.

Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Marvel at over 200 square miles of reefs and over 350 shipwrecks.

Historical British Forts

Bermuda has dozens of historic forts still standing. They are superb cultural, historical and scenic attractions in every way. The largest concentration is in St. George's, which has been proclaimed World Heritage Treasure by United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Bermuda Maritime Museum

Shipwrecks, boat building, whaling, privateering and the Royal Navy were all part of Bermuda's maritime history. Located at The Keep, Royal Naval Dockyard.

The Town of Hamilton

The town center of Bermuda's capital city is only a 5-minute walk from The Fairmont Hamilton Princess (and a free ferry ride from the Fairmont Southampton). The Hamilton Harbor is one of the most beautiful in the world. Be sure also to visit the Yacht Club area and the excellent shopping on Front Street. History-loving guests will enjoy the wide array of historical buildings.

Recreation

Beaches

The Fairmont Beach Club is situated on one of Bermuda's finest beaches, a secluded pink sand cove not far from The Fairmont Southampton. Guests of the Fairmont Hamilton Princess can take a ferry over and use this beach. Amenities include Chaise lounges, Towels, Umbrellas, Lockers, Showers, Cabana Snack Bar, Scuba, snorkeling and kayaks available at additional cost through Dive Bermuda's beach location.

Pools & Health Club

The Pool and Health Club area includes an outdoor heated freshwater swimming pool, an outdoor saltwater swimming pool two Saunas, Change rooms for men and women, and a Fitness Center with exercise equipment. Access to the Health Club is complimentary to registered guests of the hotel. Children must be at least 14 years to use the equipment in the Fitness Center.

Tennis at The Fairmont Southampton

Guests staying at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess may use the The Fairmont Southampton facilities, which include 6 tennis courts, 3 or which are lit for night play. All tennis courts and tennis shop are located at the Fairmont Beach Club.

Watersports

Water sports arrangements can be made through independent concessionaires for all types of water sports, such as Sports fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing.

Golf

Bermuda is a golfer's paradise with more golf courses per square mile than any other country in the world. Guests of The Fairmont Hamilton can golf at The Fairmont Southampton Golf Course which features 18 challenging Par-3 holes. Taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings and dramatic elevation changes, this 2,684-yard course forces prudent club selection, with wind a definite factor. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access at the championship course of Riddell's Bay Golf & Country Club, Bermuda's oldest private golf course.

Dolphin Quest

A unique and unforgettable in-water 'encounter' with bottlenose dolphins. Please note, the Dolphin Encounter will take place in the Lagoon of the Maritime Museum, until further notice. This is approximately twenty minutes' drive from the hotel. For more information and reservations, please call Fairmont Hotels & Resorts at 1 (800) 441-1414.

Spa

Guests have the choice of receiving their treatments at the Inverurie Day Spa at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess or at Willow Stream, the Spa at The Fairmont Southampton. Treatments at Inverurie Day Spa include Facials, Massage therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Body Scrubs, Body Wraps, and much more. Full Ladies and Mens hair salon treatments are available as well as bridal and evening styling. Call to make an appointment.

Meeting Facilities

Meetings and Conventions

From the flexible Princess Rooms and the elegant Harborview Ballroom through to the exclusive meeting space in The Fairmont Gold Concierge Wing, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess offers function rooms that combine state-of-the-art technology with historic grandeur. Meeting planners can also hold their event at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess's supremely scenic outdoor terraces, patios, and gardens that can accommodate up to 500 guests. AskFairmontFirst is our toll-free service for group planners. If you are wanting more information, contact one of the following numbers: *For Catering/Function Space, call 1-888-270-4432 *For Bedroom with Meeting Space, call 1-866-662-6060 or contact us at: [email protected] Guests outside North America call 1-506-877-3162.