Nice, FranceRiquier
Mama Shelter Nice
Playful portside crashpad
Riquier Nice, France
Opened
2024
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Mama ShelterPlayful portside crashpad
Three connected buildings house an irreverent stay built around communal dining, weekend music, and a sunlit rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Pointillist carpets by Laureline Galliot meet hand-painted frescoes inspired by Henri Matisse.
Listed
Ochre curtains and textured walls echo the architecture of nineteenth-century Niçois buildings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The designers took inspiration from maritime history and the work of Matisse and Picasso, alongside various other artists who called the city home.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Residential Riquier moves at an easy pace, with the yacht moorings and bistros of Port Lympia a short stroll away.
The rooms
Powder-pink checkerboard tiles line the bathrooms, and cartoon superhero masks hang over the bedside lamps.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The unheated rooftop pool is lined in Bisazza mosaic tile, flanked by tiered wooden daybeds and fringed parasols.
At the table
Mediterranean plates arrive at long communal tables downstairs. Upstairs, a timber pergola shades Roman pizza and charcoal grills.
How it began
The main corner building began life in 1908 as an automatic piano factory, later housing a municipal pharmaceutical lab.
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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.