Arles, FranceLa Roquette
L'Hôtel Particulier Arles: 5-star Hotel & Restaurant
Baronial neoclassical mansion
Baronial neoclassical mansion
Built as a Napoleonic baron's residence, the hotel runs like a discreet private home gathered around a walled courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Antique furnishings and original fireplaces frame the converted neoclassical townhouse quarters.
Notable
Lavish courtyard breakfasts and baronial suites set behind private garden walls in La Roquette.
Notable
A restored 1820s neoclassical mansion once belonging to the Napoleonic Baron de Chartrouse.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 19th-century house has been redecorated by its new owner…in a contemporary style that preserves all of its romance.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobbled lanes through La Roquette lead from the front gates to the Rhône and the Roman amphitheatre within minutes.
The rooms
Rooms pair antique furnishings with original fireplaces, and larger suites occupy the baron's former private apartments.
The pool and hammam
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated stone basin pool rests in the courtyard garden, and the jasmine-scented hammam has copper fountain spouts.
The spa
Vaulted stone cellars hold the treatment rooms, where therapists perform Carita rituals and essential oil body wraps.
At the table
The glass conservatory looks onto the grounds, and the kitchen serves seasonal Provençal recipes drawn from local markets.
How it began
The original owner, Baron de Chartrouse, built the mansion in the 1820s while directing the excavation of Arles' Roman amphitheatre.
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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.