Plucked out of a F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, set in the heart of Nice, Anantara Plaza Nice hotel is one of the snazziest locations on the French Riviera. Here Belle Époque charm meets the languid marine of the Baie des Anges. Originally opened in 1848 as one of the city’s grandest winter palaces, this historic hotel has been meticulously restored by David Collins Studio. The restored 19th-century facade overlooks the palm-fringed Jardin Albert 1er gardens and the dazzling Mediterranean, just a few steps from the legendary Promenade des Anglais.
Dreamy interiors with a side of sunset
The plush interiors are doused in velvety travertine, marble mosaics and textured rich limed oak inspired by the sea and sky surrounding the hotel. At the lobby, abstract works by Cornish artist Saul Cathcart adorn the pearlescent stucco walls, reflecting the moody Riviera lights. The 151 newly designed rooms and suites here swathed in pastel tones, gold accents and Mediterranean textures exude Côte d’Azur elegance, with private balconies or terraces perfect for soaking in the sunset over the Baie des Anges with a glass of wine from Château de Crémat. The creme de la creme are the Baie des Anges Signature Suite and the Albert 1er Suite with a dining area and outdoor lounge.
