HISTORY & STYLE : A luxury hotel with a 1930’s charm
HistoryA luxury hotel, emblem of Le Touquet’s growth during the 1920 to 1930 era. The Hotel was built in 1925-28 by the Architect Auguste Bluysen and was named after the Duchess of Westminster. At the time, the town was still a new, upcoming holiday resort with the evocative name of Le Touquet Paris Plage. During the First World War, one of its casinos was converted into a 400-bed Hospital.
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THE "JET SET" MEETING PLACE DURING THE 20'S AND 30'S
The English and Parisian celebrities and the Northern Bourgeoisie, contributed to Le Touquet’s fantastic rise during the 20’s and 30’s. The who’s who of chic society would come here, above all the Prince of Wales, who was a player on and off the golf course.
TAKEN OVER BY THE OPEN GOLF CLUB GROUP IN 2002
After its closure during the War, the Westminster re-opened as an Hotel in 1946 and over the years became the property of the «Societé des Grands Etablissements» (the Lucien Barrière Group) and subsequently the Flament family. In 2002, the Open Golf Club Group, already owner of the Manoir Hotel and Le Touquet Golf Course, took over the Westminster Hotel. HOST TO GREAT NAMES IN POLITICS, CINEMA AND MUSIC
During its existence as a luxury Hotel, the Westminster became host to the great names in politics, cinema and music. The walls of the passageway leading to the restaurants are full of black and white portraits of the personalities who were guests at the Hotel: notably Churchill, Marlène Dietrich, Serge Gainsbourg, Sean Connery (who signed his contract here for his first James Bond film), Michel Blanc, Charlotte Rampling and Carole Bouquet (for the shooting at the Westminster of the " Embrassez qui vous voudrez "), Jacques Chirac and Tony Blair during the Franco-British Summit in February 2003.
StyleIn the heart of one of the most elegant quarters of Le Touquet, just 500m from the beach and 150m from the Palais des Congrès, the 1930’s charm of the Westminster and it’s sober luxury, set within an Anglo-Normandy Art Deco style, continue to attract. Find out more
A MAJESTIC FACADE OF DEEP ROSE
Situated close to the beach, the Hotel benefits from the fresh sea air, which mingles with the aromas of the pine forest. The trees delicately shadow the large, majestic facade of deep rose, with its luminous bay windows
TRANQUILLITY AND CONVIVIALITY
As soon as you enter the hallway, there is a certain magic in the air, where a Retro charm reigns. The contrast of space and woodpanelling, wrought ironwork and delicate lighting emphasize the tranquil and convivial ambiance, which will enchant you.
 
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