The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, established in 1870, has long been a beacon of luxury along the French Riviera. This iconic establishment served as the muse for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Hôtel des Étrangers in Tender is the Night, with the author vividly portraying it as a “large, proud, rose-coloured hotel” nestled on the picturesque French Riviera shoreline. Renowned for attracting distinguished and stylish clientele, the hotel continues to uphold its prestigious status, not only through its celebrity guests but also by preserving remnants of its glamorous history scattered throughout the premises. One such example is the restaurant’s menus, crafted by Pablo Picasso in 1955 upon a simple request for paper, ink, and a tranquil workspace.
Facilities: Among the many features offered by this hotel are a number of dining options, bars, a spa, a fitness facility, a beauty salon, a children’s club, and direct access to the beach.
Insider Tip: Make sure to indulge in a treatment at the newly inaugurated Dior Spa Eden-Roc, a recent addition to the hotel’s offerings.
Location: 167-165 Bd J. F. Kennedy, 06160 Antibes
Originally commissioned in 1835 by General Jean-François Allard for his adored Indian princess Bannu Pan Deï, Pan Deï Palais is a former private mansion situated in the center of St. Tropez village. Over time, this residence transformed into their family abode where they raised their five children. Today, this luxurious boutique hotel with 12 rooms continues to exude the same romantic ambiance and inviting atmosphere. Reflecting the hallmark elegance of Airelles hotels, the rooms offer a subtle charm with direct access to a blue tile mosaic pool set amidst a fragrant garden shaded by palm and olive trees. Guests can enjoy rides in Mini-Moke jeeps or the property’s signature Rolls-Royce to reach the hotel’s private beach, Jardin Tropézina, located on the renowned Pampelonne Beach.
Facilities: The hotel features a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a private beach, a shuttle beach service, a spa, a fitness center, and a kid’s club.
Location: 52 Rue Gambetta, 83990 Saint-Tropez
Introducing the Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel, a vibrant newcomer to Antibes’s hospitality scene, unveiled last summer between Cannes and Nice. This 35-room hotel has quickly made its mark with its distinctive bubblegum pink sun loungers adorning the private beach club and retro Palm Springs-inspired interiors subtly gracing social media feeds. Guests at Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel can relish in the vibrant ambiance of Baba, the hotel’s beachside restaurant, or unwind at the Rotunda bar perched on a balcony overlooking the sea. Additionally, the hotel boasts Les Pêcheurs, a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant led by local culinary talent, chef Nicolas Rondelli. While the hotel does not house a spa, guests can indulge in facials or massages at the two wellness cabanas upon request, as well as partake in yoga classes held in the hotel’s private garden or on the rooftop terrace.