The Best Alpes-Maritimes 4&5 Star Luxury Hotels

striking modernist architecture of glass and steel emerges from a rocky outcrop with Monaco and the Mediterranean as a stunning backdrop

with its magnificent Belle Époque façade, this landmark hotel has its own private beach and pier, along with elegance and top class service

Belle Époque villa in a quiet, elevated setting overlooking the city and Baie des Anges, many of the refined bedrooms have scenic views

on the Promenade des Anglais, a palatial hotel - a legendary symbol of Nice - offers opulently classic rooms and suites and impeccable service

a modern hotel of striking design has bright, well-equipped rooms, some with patio or balcony, and is located 15 minutes walk from the centre

a glamorous Riviera hotel - 150 yards from La Croisette and its private beach and beachside restaurant - offers stylish rooms and a heated pool

exceptional review scores are given to this grand seafront Riviera hotel, for its luxuriously-appointed rooms and award-winning restaurants

a former private villa, set in a garden of palm and century-old olive trees, retains a relaxed, homely atmosphere and is stylish throughout

an elegant hotel, praised for the setting on its own private peninsula and beach, and the luxurious rooms, each with a terrace and scenic views

small, intimate hotel with rooms and suites decorated in a Provençal-style of pastel tones, they also offers views over the scenic countryside

a small and intimate Provence-style hotel offering well-appointed rooms with either balcony or terrace and scenic views toward St-Paul-de-Vence

a Provençale mansion hotel in a medieval village between Nice and Cannes offers elegant rooms and a much-praised buffet breakfast

set amongst olive trees, overlooking Cannes and the sea, a luxurious hotel with light-filled rooms, an infinity pool and rooftop Jacuzzi

just 100 yards from its own private beach, this hotel with luxurious rooms and suites features a rooftop terrace with a large pool and elegant bar

a beautiful 1930s hotel, visited by famous poets, artists and politicians, retains its charm and offers attentive service and private beach access

nestled into the rock face of the Colline du Château, perched above the sea, a boutique hotel with elegant rooms, sunny colours and views

in the heart of the medieval village beloved by artists, a luxurious hotel in a 16th century house has charming, romantically-furnished rooms

sleek and contemporary hotel, with swish rooms to match, set against a backdrop of a small creek, relaxing sauna and hot tub also offered

Art Deco and contemporary elegance blend together at this rejuvenated 1930s hotel; head to the rooftop pool and bar for scenic vistas

outside manicured lawns and palms extend to the famous Croisette, inside natural light and simple wood feature in the rooms and suites