62 Best Hotels in The French Riviera, France

With its circa-1930s feel, exposed beams, chic acid-hued walls, and jewel-tone upholstery, this Italian-villa-cum-hotel amid a 7-acre pine forest is impressive. Relax, relax, relax—in the spa, in the garden, by the heated pool, or over a meal in the modern Mediterranean restaurant. It's very peaceful, although some might find the seclusion a little much.

Not only is this Belle Époque hotel (circa 1890) in the chic Quartier des Musiciens and just a couple of blocks up from the beach, but it has very reasonable rates. Most rooms are on the smallish side, but all have been renovated, and free coffee and tea facilities are provided. Some rooms also have a small balcony.