Saint-Malo, FranceSillon
Hôtel Les Charmettes
Eclectic seaside villas
Eclectic seaside villas
Two joined 19th-century villas run like an informal family beach house, with a terrace opening directly onto the sand.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A pair of 19th-century villas on the coast of Brittany have been joined together and transformed into a charming and unpretentious 16-room boutique hotel overlooking the beach at Saint-Malo.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The Sillon seawall runs directly outside, leading along the bay to the granite ramparts of Saint-Malo's walled city.
The rooms
Four bedrooms in the original villa open onto balconies facing the sea, while quieter rooms overlook the garden.
Bar-Restaurant Les Charmettes
Tables on the covered terrace look straight across the beach, serving buckwheat-crusted fish and fresh Breton oysters.
At the table
Evening spritzes and aperitifs arrive at the terrace railing, with clear views across the bay and changing tides.
How it began
An architect built the twin villas in 1890 for himself and his sister, long before they housed returning sailors.
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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.