The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club has been named the official hotel of the 35th America’s Cup.

A statement from the America’s Cup Authority noted the hotel’s recent $100 million renovations.

Harvey Schiller, the commercial commissioner for the 2017 event, hailed it as a great parntership.

“The world-class accommodation and celebrated restaurants at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club provide a perfect Bermuda experience for our guests who are coming to enjoy the America’s Cup.”

Allan Federer, general manager at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, said the iconic hotel looked forward to hosting dignitaries in newly designed rooms. Key events for the Cup will be held at the waterfront premises.

The 35th America’s Cup is now underway after the opening races for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth.

Racing comes to Bermuda in October, with the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, from October 16 to 18.