Travel and Hotel Info

Here are the hotel booking information below and some transportation options to get to our two locations:

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS

For Biarritz: Hotel du Palais

Booking Link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/BIQUB/G-BAMB

Biarritz View: €450 Single occupancy, €480 Double occupancy
Sea View: €550 Single occupancy, €580 Double occupancy
Additional suites are able to be booked. Please message the hotel directly for their availability at the time of your booking.

These rooms include breakfast and VAT, except for a 7 euro tax per person per night. Check-in is at 4 PM and Check-out is at 12 PM. If you wish to extend your stay before Tuesday or beyond our trip, these rates are able to be extended.

Note from the Founder: We are getting these for 200+ euros cheaper than If you were to book It on your own, so bring your friends and family! I have been waiting to stay at this location for years and am so glad I get to do so with all of you for such a great price. :)

Additionally, this is a Hyatt property, so if you prefer to book this stay on points, you may do so on your own. Because we are getting these rates for a phenomenal price, points are not able to be applied on top of our discussed rates. Thank you very much for understanding.

For San Sebastián: Maria Cristina

Booking Link: LINK (Currently being edited! Check back in a few hours.)

Run-of-the-House: €480 Single occupancy, €510 Double occupancy
Premium River: €580 Single occupancy, €610 Double occupancy
Junior Suite: €710 Single occupancy, €740 Double occupancy
Garden View Suite: €880 Single occupancy, €910 Double occupancy

Additional suites are able to be booked. Please message the hotel directly for their availability at the time of your booking. These are the best rooms that we could negotiate and are significantly less than what is posted on their website.

These rooms include breakfast but are exclusive of 10% Spanish VAT. Check-In is at 3 PM and Check-out is at 12 PM. If you wish to extend your stay before Thursday or beyond our trip, these rates are able to be extended.

Additionally, this is a Marriott property, so if you prefer to book this stay on points, you may do so on your own. Check if your stay is cheaper that way!

Additionally, we are suggesting cheaper stays at the Hotel Zenit Convento San Martín. Although we are unable to offer discounts, we have toured this stay and it came highly recommended from our travel guide:

Hotel Zenit Convento: https://conventosanmartin.zenithoteles.com/en/?_ga=2.50334825.1926136293.1770854663-967400812.1770854663

Rooms range from €315-600 a night.
This is a hotel that was converted from a nunnery. It is downtown and a short 7 minute walk from the major hotel where we will be hosting the events.
This is an additional option for our guests, as we are hoping to provide a larger price range for hotel options.

When we planned the trip, we visited the hotel ourselves and spoke with the general manager David. It Is another good option for guests.

FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS

To Biarritz, France (BIQ – Biarritz Pays Basque Airport)

We recommend Tuesday night arrival at the latest. Monday may be preferred for jet lag reasons. Our wonderfully negotiated hotel rates at Hotel du Palais are able to be extended before and after our conferences, just message the hotel with questions.

You’ll almost always need at least one stop (usually in Paris, Madrid, or another European hub) when flying from the U.S. to Biarritz.
Once you land at Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), it’s just a short drive into town and the hotel, about 10 minutes to central Biarritz, where our hotel is located.

**If you are coming from another European city nearby, remember to check for train options!

To San Sebastián, Spain (BIO – Bilbao Airport)

- There are a few airports close to San Sebastián, however, we find that BIO offers the most amount of major airlines from the U.S. with connections for the cheapest rate.
- From BIO to the Maria Cristina hotel and downtown San Sebastián is about 1-1.5 hours.
- Transportation options include a car rental or a taxi for €150-200. Additionally, there is a bus option for €11-17 a person.

To San Sebastián, Spain (EAS – San Sebastián Airport)

- You can also fly into San Sebastián Airport (EAS) from the U.S. with connections (typically via Madrid or other hubs). However, I find that there are not many flights.
- From EAS to the Maria Cristina hotel/downtown San Sebastián is only about 15–20 km (roughly 30 min by taxi).

Check flights arriving/departing from these other airports as well:

✈️ Pamplona Airport (PNA)

Smaller regional option

~1.5 hours to Biarritz or San Sebastián
Very limited routes
Works if you find a strong Madrid connection

✈️ Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

Good option if extending travel

~2.5–3 hours to Biarritz
Large international airport with many long-haul connections
Best paired with train or rental car

Airport to Hotel: Taxis & Ride Services

In Biarritz

Taxi & Ride Options

Taxis wait at the airport and city spots, or you can request rides via an app (Uber works in and around Biarritz, but availability may vary and local alternatives like Yuse exist).
Typical taxi cost from Biarritz Airport to central Biarritz where the hotel is located: around €25–€35; buses are much cheaper (~€1.20).

Uber / Ride-App Notes

Uber operates in Biarritz but availability can be limited; local VTC services like Yuse are often more reliable in the Basque region.

Note: Travel between the two conferences will be provided by us.

In San Sebastián

Taxi & Ride Options

Taxis are available outside San Sebastián Airport. There is no dedicated Uber service in the wider Gipuzkoa region, so local cab drivers are the most reliable option.
Average taxi fare from San Sebastián Airport to city centre where the hotel is located: roughly €25–€65.
If you are arriving from other areas prior (Madrid, Bordeaux, etc.) check for train options, as the hotel is just a few minutes from the major train station (5 minute drive, 10 minute walk).

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