Dinard, France
Royal Emeraude Hotel Dinard - MGallery Collection
Belle Époque villa
Dinard, France
Renovated
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design ClassicOutside the door
The house
AccorBelle Époque villa
The hotel keeps the spirit of an 1890s coastal villa, serving breakfast and hosting live jazz beneath an original iron-and-glass conservatory.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1892 seaside villa retaining its original Belle Époque iron-and-glass conservatory.
Listed
Guest floors styled around vintage travel themes, from ocean liners to early aviation.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this 1876 brick-and-stone mansion is in some ways a throwback to the golden era of French seaside hospitality, before the advent of jet travel and mass tourism.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Plage de l'Écluse sits just down the street, and the coastal promenade traces the bay right outside.
The rooms
Rooms follow vintage travel themes across each floor, from transatlantic ocean liners to attic rooms inspired by early aviation.
The spa & gym
Bar
Le Darling
Leather club armchairs gather around the piano for evening cocktails, local cheeses, and monthly live jazz sessions.
At the table
Breakfast brings local Breton produce under the glass roof, followed by afternoon tea with house-baked scones and pastries.
How it began
The villa was built in 1892 to resemble a ship. Six years later, it was converted to host visiting artists and royalty.
Dinard
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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.