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

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 bright and colourful hotel with an oasis of a garden in the bustling city, take breakfast here or enjoy a drink under orange and lemon trees

offers stylish rooms and suites in a contemporary style, a restaurant serving dishes made with organic products and a cocktail bar

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

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

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

a great option for air travellers, Terminal 1 is 5 minutes away on foot, a luxury hotel with stylish, well-equipped rooms, a pool and sun terrace

offers elegant comfort in well-designed rooms, and features its relaxing rooftop bar, restaurant and pool with panoramic views over Nice

the exterior of this central hotel, with its Belle Époque façade, is glamorous old-style Nice; the smart interior has a contemporary style

sleek, modern hotel directly on the seafront, well-located for Nice Airport and Cap 3000 shopping centre; rooms are smart and well-equipped

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

ten minutes' walk from the old town, an elegant hotel offers sleek rooms with hardwood floors and a rooftop restaurant, bar, pool and terrace

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