Best Luxury Hotels In The French Riviera

Synonymous with movie stars and the international elite, the French Riviera oozes glamour and chic in equal quantities. And as you might expect, it also offers some of the finest hotels. Here are our recommendations for the best places to stay while visiting the Côte d’Azur.



Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Hotel Royal-Riviera

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms96 Rooms & Suites
MoreLocated next to Plage des Fourmis

A hotspot for the beau monde since 1904, this 94 room seafront hotel is located between Monaco and Nice in the exclusive Cap-Ferrat area – playground of the rich and famous. With panoramic peninsula views, access to a private seasonal beach in high season, heated pool, sauna, hammam, fitness room, gourmet restaurant and grill, you can enjoy the ultimate in French coastal sophistication...

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Hotel Royal-Riviera

Hôtel Martinez – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hotel
(5 stars)

Home of the iconic film festival, Cannes is another magnet for celebrities. Hyatt’s Green Globe-certified Riviera property has 409 room, ten of which are accessible. There’s an art deco theme to its swish design by Pierre-Yves Rochon, with colours echoing those found in the local coastal scenery...

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Hôtel Martinez – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)

As part of the Four Seasons group, you can expect high-end understated luxury as standard at Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat. Set on a peninsula enclave, by a small fishing village, this area has long been popular for famous faces seeking an escape from the limelight, in the lap of luxury...

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Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Hôtel Villa Marie Saint Tropez

Hotel
(5 stars)

Saint Tropez is arguably the most famous spot on the French Riviera. Tourists flock here to catch a glimpse of its superyachts and wealthy sun-worshippers. But you can escape the throng in style, at this bohemian hotel. In places, it’s evocative of 1950s Hollywood but also graced with upscale rustic room decor in peaceful tones...

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Hôtel Villa Marie Saint Tropez

La Ponche Hôtel Restaurant

This boutique hotel and restaurant has been enchanting guests for decades with its unique character and views of the Med. Step into a world of timeless beauty as you enter the historic building, where each room exudes a sense of understated luxury...

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La Ponche Hôtel Restaurant

Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms91 Rooms & Suites
MoreLocated in the Heart of Saint-Tropez

An iconic property since its inception in 1931, the Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez began life as a home from home for artists, musicians and movie stars. Toward the end of the century, it received an extension, including the glamorous Dolce Vita Suite...

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Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez

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