Old Nice Nice, France
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottMonastic hillside cloister
A restored seventeenth-century convent brings monastic stillness to Old Nice, with citrus gardens and stone cloisters set against Castle Hill.
“The convent rooms are spacious and bright, with features that respect the original structures.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Monastic minimalism crafted with raw lime plaster, terracotta tile, and salvaged beam desks.
Remarkable
Restored seventeenth-century Clarisse convent with stone cloisters, vaulted chambers, and terraced restanques.
Remarkable
Subterranean Roman thermal baths, garden lap pool, and an apothecary blending herbal tinctures.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of France and Monaco
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and AFAR.
Hôtel du Couvent was indeed once a convent, occupying a patch of prime real estate at the foot of the hilltop park…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone alleys of Old Nice wind directly outside the gates, and the Mediterranean seafront is a short walk downhill.
The rooms
Rooms keep a quiet simplicity with restored terracotta floors, lime-washed walls, and desks crafted from salvaged antique beams.
The lap pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter outdoor lap pool stretches along terraced restanques, looking out over the terracotta rooftops of Old Nice.
The Roman baths
Vaulted stone chambers underground house Roman-style thermal baths, moving through a circuit of caldarium, tepidarium, and cold plunge.
Movement and herbalism
The wood-paneled movement studio hosts daily yoga and floor barre classes. Nearby, a resident herbalist brews custom botanical teas.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Courtyard tables sit beneath stone arches, serving dishes sourced from the hotel farm alongside breads baked from heirloom grains.
Once you step inside the oasis-like enclave, the sounds of the city fade and are replaced with a melodic chorus of cicadas.
How it began
Built in 1604 using stones from a medieval castle, the convent sat abandoned for decades before a meticulous ten-year restoration.
“The feel is minimalist to echo the place’s monastic origins. Every piece of furniture was chosen with care…”
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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.