The 34 Best Luxury Hotels on the French Riviera
From the Hotel Martinez Cannes to the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: hand-picked 5-star hotels on the French Riviera. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels on the French Riviera
These are the addresses on the French Riviera is known for – in the order our travel advisors recommend them. Where each one stands and what it costs is right beside it. At the top of our recommendation: the Hotel Martinez Cannes.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Martinez Cannes | Pointe Croisette | ★ 4.7/5 | 256 € |
| Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo | Monte Carlo | ★ 4.7/5 | 400 € |
| Fairmont Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo | ★ 4.1/5 | 289 € |
| Mondrian Cannes | La Lepre | ★ 4.5/5 | 255 € |
| Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes | City Center | ★ 4.7/5 | 256 € |
| Le Méridien Beach Plaza Monaco | Larvotto | ★ 4.2/5 | 277 € |
| Hôtel du Couvent Nice | Vieille Ville | ★ 4.7/5 | 345 € |
| Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel | Jean-Médecin | ★ 4.5/5 | 245 € |
| Royal Riviera Cap Ferrat | City Centre | ★ 4.8/5 | 245 € |
| Hotel Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre | – | ★ 4.8/5 | 225 € |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels on the French Riviera
Alongside the standing suitespot benefits, limited-time offers run on the French Riviera: sometimes a free night, sometimes a reduction from the third night, each with its own deadline. The strongest right now is Fourth night free at the Indigo Tiara Miramar.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo Tiara Miramar | Fourth night free | April 24, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels on the French Riviera
Hotel Martinez Cannes · Pointe CroisetteFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels on the French Riviera: 34 luxury hotels, from 154 euros a night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
34 luxury hotels on the French Riviera – and how to choose
The 34 luxury hotels on the French Riviera cost between 154 € and 1,113 € a night, on average 304 €.
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo · Monte CarloAt 31 of the 34 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
And anyone comparing only amounts misses the most interesting part here.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Usually the extra can be expressed in dollars: 50, 100, sometimes 200. On the French Riviera five hotels add something that cannot be expressed that way – it is a thing, not an amount.
• The Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez gives a complimentary lunch worth 100 US dollars for two people at the Jardin d’Arcadia.
• The Five Seas Hotel Cannes sets out for suites a bottle of rosé and a limited edition of the hotel’s own perfume, and for rooms a welcome drink with a snack platter at Le Roof Bar.
• The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo opens access to the Thermes Marins and the Monte-Carlo Beach Club, plus access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo and non-alcoholic drinks from the minibar.
• The Hôtel la Pérouse Nice brings champagne, the Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose Saint-Tropez the complimentary minibar.
Why that counts: a credit is offset against what you would have spent anyway. A lunch for two, an afternoon at the Thermes Marins or a bottle in the room are things many guests would otherwise never book – and they change the day.
Our advice: tell us how you want to spend the day. If you like a long lunch, the Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez is right; if you spend the afternoon in the water or at the spa, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. We set the extras next to the rate so you see both side by side.
Where to stay on the French Riviera: coast, Monaco or inland
The 34 best hotels on the French Riviera are spread across the coast, Monaco and the hinterland.
Fairmont Monte Carlo · Monte CarloIn Nice stand seven, among them Le Méridien Nice from 154 € with 55 categories – the most affordable entry in this selection – and Le Negresco Nice from 304 € with 30 categories. Our recommendation for anyone who wants to see the city on foot.
In Cannes stand six, from the Five Seas Hotel Cannes at 224 € to the Regent Carlton Cannes at 408 €, which offers 51 categories.
In Monaco stand four: the Le Méridien Beach Plaza Monaco, the Fairmont Monte Carlo, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo and the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo.
Around Saint-Tropez stand the Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez from 439 €, the AREV St. Tropez, the Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose Saint-Tropez and – in Ramatuelle – La Réserve Ramatuelle from 1,113 € with some of the largest units.
Inland stand, among others, the Hotel Le Saint Paul and the Hotel Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the Chateau de Berne in Flayosc and the Terre Blanche Resort. Our recommendation for anyone who prefers vineyards and quiet to the beach.
And above it all stands the sea: from 198 of the 671 categories you look out on it. Our travel advisors know the routes along the coast and work them out for your particular occasion.
671 categories: the best hotels on the French Riviera from the inside
Together the best hotels on the French Riviera offer 671 categories.
Mondrian Cannes · La LepreAmong the largest units are four villas at La Réserve Ramatuelle at 540, 410, 350 and 250 square metres. There the size of each of its 18 categories is known in advance.
The size of every category is also known in advance at the Le Negresco Nice (30 categories), the Hotel Le Saint Paul (24), the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel (15), the Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice and the Hotel Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre (twelve each), the AREV St. Tropez (twelve), the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes (eleven) and the Château de Théoule (ten).
At some hotels with long lists – among them the Le Méridien Nice with 55 and the Hôtel du Couvent Nice with 53 categories – our travel advisors obtain the floor area before you book.
Tell us the square metre figure you do not want to go below.
What a night at a luxury hotel on the French Riviera costs
A night at a 5-star hotel on the French Riviera costs between 154 € and 1,113 €, on average 304 €.
At 31 of the 34 hotels the benefits apply from the first night. The Ultimate Provence Hotel, the Hôtel la Pérouse Nice and the Mondrian Cannes set two nights.
When it is at its best: in May and June and in September. The water is warm enough, the days are long, and there is more room on the coast than at the height of summer.
In July and August the region runs at full tilt: festivals, open beach clubs and long evenings. From October to April the inland villages belong to the locals again, and in Monaco the halls fill up. Our recommendation for anyone who wants to see the area without the crowds.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year exactly as in the busiest.
Breakfast, hotel credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
At all 34 hotels breakfast for two people and an upgrade subject to availability are included.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAnd then it varies a great deal.
• Seven hotels name the place where breakfast is served: the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo the Eiffel Mezzanine, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes Le Fouquet’s, the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel SEEN by Olivier, The Maybourne Riviera Riviera, the Le Negresco Nice the Rotonde, the Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez B. and the Hôtel la Pérouse Nice Le Patio.
• 100 US dollars of hotel credit are carried by many hotels – at the Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice the amount rises to 200 US dollars from five nights, at the Le Negresco Nice it applies from the Exclusive category upwards.
• At the Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez a lunch or dinner worth 100 US dollars comes on top from two nights for the Deluxe Suite; at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo 100 US dollars of spa credit from two nights for selected suites.
• And the five hotels with the benefits in kind stand in the tip above.
And the loyalty side: the Leaders Club is the most frequent programme in this selection, joined by Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt, ALL (Accor), I Prefer and Relais & Châteaux.
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The hotels on the French Riviera at a glance
What sets the hotels on the French Riviera apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Kids club | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Martinez Cannes | 1929 | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ | Recommended | ||
| Mondrian Cannes | 2023 | 2023 | |||||
| Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes | 1926 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 stars | ||
| Hôtel du Couvent Nice | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | ||
| Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel | 1848 | 2022 | ✓ | ||||
| Royal Riviera Cap Ferrat | 1904 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |||
| Hotel Le Domaine du Mas de Pierre | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 Keys | |||
| Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |||
| Le Méridien Nice | 2022 | ✓ | |||||
| JW Marriott Cannes | 1992 | 2021 | ✓ | – | Recommended | ||
| Château Saint-Martin | 1954 | 1997 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice | 2004 | 2026 | ✓ | – |
Earn points & use your status on the French Riviera
If you collect points across several programs, you have a choice on the French Riviera. In every case the rate is a direct one, points and elite nights keep accruing, and the suitespot benefits come on top. The focus of this selection is Leaders Club.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples on the French Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 13 hotels | Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 5 hotels | Le Méridien Beach Plaza Monaco, Hôtel du Couvent Nice, Le Méridien Nice … |
| ALL (Accor) | 2 hotels | Fairmont Monte Carlo, Mondrian Cannes |
| IHG One Rewards | 2 hotels | Indigo Tiara Miramar, Regent Carlton Cannes |
| World of Hyatt | 2 hotels | Hotel Martinez Cannes, Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice |
| Relais & Châteaux | 1 hotel | Château De Valmer |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels on the French Riviera
Which is the best luxury hotel on the French Riviera?
It depends on the criterion. Among the largest units in this selection are four villas at La Réserve Ramatuelle at 540, 410, 350 and 250 square metres. The Regent Carlton Cannes offers 51 categories, and the size of almost every one is known in advance. And Le Méridien Nice is the most affordable entry at 154 €.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel on the French Riviera cost?
Between 154 € and 1,113 €, on average 304 €.
Which hotels on the French Riviera add something tangible instead of an amount?
Five: the Hotel Byblos Saint-Tropez a lunch worth 100 US dollars for two, the Five Seas Hotel Cannes a bottle of rosé with perfume or a welcome drink, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo access to the Thermes Marins, the Monte-Carlo Beach Club and the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel la Pérouse Nice champagne and the Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose Saint-Tropez the complimentary minibar.
Is there a minimum stay on the French Riviera?
At 31 of the 34 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night. The Ultimate Provence Hotel, the Hôtel la Pérouse Nice and the Mondrian Cannes set two nights.
How big are the rooms on the French Riviera?
The range is wide and extends to villas. Among the largest units are four villas at La Réserve Ramatuelle at 540, 410, 350 and 250 square metres.
Which hotel on the French Riviera has a view of the sea?
From 198 of the 671 categories you look out on the sea. Particularly many at the Indigo Tiara Miramar, The Maybourne Riviera, the Regent Carlton Cannes and the Le Negresco Nice.
When is the best time to visit the French Riviera?
In May and June and in September the water is warm enough and there is more room than at the height of summer. In July and August the region runs at full tilt; from October to April the inland villages belong to the locals again.
What benefits do I get through suitespot on the French Riviera?
At all 34 hotels breakfast for two people and an upgrade subject to availability. Plus 100 US dollars of hotel credit at many – at the Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice 200 US dollars from five nights – and at five hotels a benefit in kind instead of an amount.
Which is the most expensive hotel on the French Riviera?
The most expensive hotel on the French Riviera is La Réserve Ramatuelle, with rates from 1,112 € a night. Le Méridien Nice has the lowest entry price at 154 €.
