Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, France
Hôtel Le Bailli de Suffren
Terraced Riviera estate
Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, France
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
Terraced Riviera estate
Built into the hillside above a private cove, the estate steps down to the water at an unhurried Riviera pace.
What it’s good at
Notable
François Champsaur styled maritime interiors using custom enamelled lava stone and tinted cement.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The suites showcase some contemporary (and even modern) touches, after a 2017 renovation, but remain firmly rooted in tradition.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Rayol-Canadel hugs the rocky coast, looking across open water to the Îles d'Or away from the bustle of Saint-Tropez.
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The rooms
Every room looks out across the sea to the Îles d'Or, opening onto its own balcony or terrace.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow daybeds line the wooden deck beside the heated freshwater pool, looking straight over the open sea.
The spa and gym
Treatment cabins face the water for Institut Esthederm therapies, and cardio machines look straight out across the sea.
At the table
Three open-air venues serve wood-grilled lunches by the pool, evening cocktails, and fresh Mediterranean seafood along the sand.
How it began
The property was built in the 1960s before shoreline building restrictions, named after an 18th-century French vice-admiral.
Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
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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.