The Maybourne Riviera
Address: 1551 Route de la Turbie, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Phone: +33493375000
Website: maybourneriviera.com
This modernist, art-filled property is in a league of its own. Near Monaco, in the village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, the hotel is part of Maybourne – which includes Claridge’s and The Connaught –, so it knows how to dazzle guests. With an infinity-edge pool, Michelin-starred Ceto, and comprehensive spa (which combines ‘ancient ceremonies, restorative bodywork, and the latest bio innovation’), it’s easy to understand this newcomer’s popularity. Its beach club, Maybourne La Plage, perched at the tip of Cap Martin, seals the deal for those still on the proverbial fence.
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Address: Boulevard J. F. Kennedy, CS 10029, 06605 Antibes Cedex
Phone: +33493613901
Website: oetkercollection.com
A Riviera legend, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc epitomizes old-school glamor; everyone from the Scott-Fitzgeralds to Coco Chanel have passed through their imposing doors. Now part of the Oetker Collection, bedrooms here are classic and chintzy. Come morning, the sea-facing terrace is the ideal spot to enjoy your petit déj of patisserie. Art populates the vast grounds, which are graced by the Dior Spa Eden-Roc and a salt-water swimming pool Slim Aaron’s took quite a shining to.
Airelles Château de La Messardière
Address: 2 Route de Tahiti, 83990 Saint Tropez
Phone: +33(0)494567600
Website: airelles.com
This 19th-century château is blessed with tree-lined grounds, which can be enjoyed from the manor’s many terraces. While there are five restaurants on site, the hotel’s private beach and waterside restaurant, Jardin Tropezina, offers even further choice. Extracurricular activities include a game of boules in the late afternoon and a morning spent at Valmont spa, which comprises an Iyashi Dome with a private sauna and hammam.
Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
Address: Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint Tropez
Phone: +33(0)494559100
Website: chevalblanc.com
This LVMH-owned gem presents classic Riviera hospitality. Embraced by nature, the elegant seaside maison is a place to fully switch off. Soft whites and blues dominate interiors, conceived by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, with bedrooms designed with relaxation in mind. Head to the Guerlain Spa for more of the same, or the nearby beach. Gourmands will enjoy La Vague d’Or, while La Terrasse offers Provencal cuisine at lunchtime. Head to Le Bar after for something chilled.