The French Riviera's finest family hotel — a Belle Époque palace on its own peninsula, with an Olympic pool carved into the rock above the sea, a kids' club, and Michelin-starred dining.
Why We Chose It
Set on the Cap-Ferrat peninsula — described by Somerset Maugham as a sunny spot for shady people — the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat occupies 7 hectares of tropical garden above the sea. Now managed by Four Seasons, the 73-room property combines Belle Époque architecture with contemporary luxury. The outdoor pool sits at the edge of the cliff with views across the Riviera. a much-photographed hotel pools in the world.
What Stands Out
- Cap-Ferrat peninsula location
- Managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- 73 rooms set within 7 hectares
- Iconic cliff-edge infinity pool
- Steps from Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- Forbes-rated property