Nice, FranceCarre d'Or
Hotel Boscolo Exedra Nice
Belle Époque palace
Carre d'Or Nice, France
Renovated
2008
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
BoscoloBelle Époque palace
The grand 1913 facade hides an all-white interior of sculptural modern lines, bringing Italian design to a Riviera palace.
“The spa at the Boscolo hotel was designed by architect Simone Micheli and provides a space for relaxation in the heart of the city.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An indoor hydrotherapy pool with massaging jets, paired with a Turkish bath and sauna.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
the overriding atmosphere is one of spare and sunny Mediterranean minimalism. In the public spaces things get even a bit more modern, with organic rounded forms
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Boulevard Victor Hugo cuts through the Carré d'Or, placing Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais within an easy stroll.
The rooms
Bedrooms embrace sunny Mediterranean minimalism, where ornate rococo headboards stand out against all-white walls.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated open-air waters sit high above the Carré d'Or, surrounded by red banquettes and views across the Nice skyline.
The baths
A stylized white tree sculpture spouts water into the hydrotherapy pool, set beside a wood-lined sauna cabin.
The spa and gym
Loungers rest beside a glowing Himalayan salt wall, and the 24-hour gym sits beneath sculpted circular light wells.
Genesi Italian Bar
Morning spreads bring fresh pastries and burrata beside the curved bar, which turns to Italian spritzes by evening.
At the table
Rooftop tables sit under fringed parasols for Mediterranean lunches, and an outdoor terrace opens onto Boulevard Victor Hugo.
How it began
The hotel opened in 1913 as the Hôtel du Rhin, spending decades as the Atlantic before its Italian revival.
Nice
More like this
Hôtel du Couvent, Nice
“Monastic hillside cloister”
Le Negresco
“Belle Époque art palace”
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel
“Reborn Belle Époque grand hotel”
Maison Albar - Le Victoria
“Riviera deco roost”
Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Art Deco palace”
Hôtel Gounod Nice - Côte d'azur
“Domed Belle Époque townhouse”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.