Carre d'Or Nice, France
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Maison Albar HotelsRiviera deco roost
Cool cream interiors and 1930s seaside glamour offer a breezy escape from the bustling shopping avenues and sunny boulevards outside.
“All of the rooms and suites are designed with sophisticated, timeless touches like statement-making bedside crystal light fixtures and marble-clad bathrooms.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Studio MHNA channels 1930s Riviera glamour through bold black-and-gold accents, lacquered woodwork, and handcrafted Biot glassware.
Notable
Knowledgeable concierges provide tailored local recommendations, complemented by plush bedding, Ortigia bath products, and marble bathrooms.
Notable
The expansive Oria Spa features an indoor marble pool, traditional hammam, sauna, and bespoke gold-leaf beauty rituals.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The bedrooms come with subtle art deco touches; book one with an ocean view and even a terrace…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step outside into the Carré d'Or to find designer boutiques, with the Promenade des Anglais and Old Nice a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair graphic black and ivory accents with grey marble bathrooms, while upper-level suites open to wide Mediterranean-facing terraces.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A subterranean marble pool sits downstairs, and a rooftop infinity pool looks out across the Mediterranean.
The spa
Treatment cabins host therapies with La Colline and Decorté products, including double suites with private whirlpool baths.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has Technogym equipment, with personal coaching, beach workouts, and park yoga on request.
Restaurant
Taulissa
On the sixth floor, Provençal sharing plates by Glenn Viel accompany panoramic Mediterranean views and evening DJ sets.
At the table
The ground-floor lobby lounge pours drinks inside and extends out onto a sunny street terrace.
How it began
Set in the historic former Boscolo Plaza building, the property honors both Queen Victoria and the fifth-generation daughter of the Albar family.
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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.