The Fairmont Hamilton Princess

Property Description

Fondly referred to by Bermudians as ''The Pink Palace,'' The Fairmont Hamilton Princess opened its doors on January 1, 1885. Bermuda had gained international recognition two years earlier in 1883 when Princess Louise, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, visited for a winter retreat and called it ''a place of eternal spring.''

From the moment it opened, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess was considered the gem of the island. With long shady verandas and a blue slate roof, the four-story building was comprised of 70 rooms, each equipped with gas lights, hot and cold running water and a five-inch mirror to allow guests to primp before stepping out for the night.

In 1939, when the world went to war, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess was under British Censorship and home to Allied servicemen. The basement became an intelligence center and way station where all mail, radio and telegraphic traffic bound for Europe, the U.S. and the Far East were intercepted and analyzed by 1,200 censors, before being routed to their destination. Rumor has it that it was nicknamed ''Bletchley-in-the-Tropics'' after the English country house where the ''Enigma'' code was broken.

The years brought changes and in 1959, American tanker billionaire Daniel Ludwig purchased the hotel. As part of the deal, the Bermuda Government will have to build a new luxury hotel - The Fairmont Southampton Princess on the south shore. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess was renovated: a new wing built and lounges added.

With over a century of experience, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is sister to properties such as The Plaza in New York, The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, and The Fairmont San Francisco. She has famous and illustrious siblings, yet she remains the Grande Dame and oldest member of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts family.

Take a dip in your choice of fresh or saltwater pool, catch the complimentary ferry over to The Fairmont Southampton Princess and frolic with the dolphins, or take a carriage ride into town.

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is a symbol of all that Bermudians hold dear - old fashioned courtesy, timeless quality and genuine hospitality.

Awards

Gold Key Award: Meetings & Conventions Magazine

• Pinnacle Award: Successful Meetings Magazine
• Award of Excellence: Corporate & Incentive Travel
• Travelers Choice, Top 50 Tropical Resorts: Condé Nast Traveler
• Voted among the 25 Best Hotels in the Caribbean: Travel & Leisure Magazine

Property Statistics

Year built

1885

Number of rooms

410

Meeting rooms

11

Sq. ft. of meeting space

35,000

Banquet capacity

1,000

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants

Caribbean

Lounges

Lounge

Amenities

Hotel Amenities

• 2 Outdoor Pools
• Fitness Facility
• Health Clubs
• Spas

• 18 Holes of Golf
• Business Center
• Data ports
• Minibar