Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
Known affectionately as "The Pink Palace," this Fairmont-managed landmark has welcomed guests ranging from Mark Twain to Ian Fleming, but a sweeping multi-million-dollar transformation has elevated it into a contemporary titan. The hotel doubles as a museum-grade gallery, with original works by Andy Warhol, Banksy, Damien Hirst, and KAWS lining the grand halls. Its true ace in the hole is its dual personality: you enjoy front-row seats to a full-service superyacht marina right on Hamilton Harbour, alongside exclusive access to a private, calm-water Beach Club tucked away on Sinky Bay on the South Shore, reached via a quick, complimentary jitney ride.
A legendary 1885 harborfront icon painted in signature pastel pink, where historic British colonial heritage meets a multi-million-dollar contemporary art collection and a sleek, deep-water superyacht marina.
It isn't a sleepy, isolated beach shack or a dated island relic trapped in the past. It completely skips quiet, middle-of-nowhere isolation in favor of vibrant harborfront energy, world-class pop art, and high-gloss resort luxury.
You want to be steps from the dining, nightlife, and shopping of Front Street, but still demand a full-service beach resort experience with private cabanas and overwater hammocks. You're here to sip Rum Swizzles by the harborfront infinity pool, admire blue-chip contemporary art on your way to dinner, and watch the yachts dock at dusk. Bottom line: you’re looking for a glamorous, art-filled harbor resort that effortlessly bridges city energy and private beach bliss.
It’s 6:30 PM on the open-air deck at 1609. The setting sun is bathing the hotel’s iconic pink facade in warm rose gold while reflecting off the still waters of Hamilton Harbour. Below you, a sleek superyacht quietly glides into its slip in the marina. As a gentle ocean breeze carries the scent of hibiscus, you sip an icy Dark 'n Stormy, watching the harbor come alive under a violet Bermuda sky.
1609 Bar & Restaurant – An open-air harborfront hotspot built over the water, serving fresh ceviches, Latin-inspired plates, and craft cocktails with panoramic marina views. Intrepid – The resort's flagship steak, seafood, and raw bar destination, featuring refined Art Deco interiors and an upscale, harbor-view atmosphere. Crown & Anchor – A lively, central lounge and sunlit terrace serving elevated comfort classics, traditional afternoon tea, and late-night drinks.