3, Avenue Jean Monnet 06230 St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat − France
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Sun-filled terraces, sandy beach, brimming swimming pool, like gifts from the moment of early dawn until the final hours of the night, to the guests of the Royal-Riviera.
A cocktail of Art Deco and Neo-Hellenic influences from the immense lounge, which overlooks the Mediterranean garden redesigned by Jean Mus and the immense blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
This luxury hotel opened its doors in November 1904 under the name of the « Panorama Palace ». At that time, it had 150 rooms with bathrooms (a great luxury in those days), a tennis court and a boat-house where six open crafts were kept for sea-trips. Some have it that it was here that Paris Singer « Lord of the Manor » of Saint Jean, fell under the spell of the famous American dancer Isadora Duncan. In 1908, the Russian composer, Prokofiev, was to be seen here.
In 1914, while the other palaces in the area were fitted out as hospitals for victims of the War, the « Panorama Palace » was requisitioned to serve as a school for war orphans and allied Serb refugees, fleeing from the combined troops of Austria and Germany. In 1921 the hotel was renamed « Hotel Bedford » by its new owners.
Originally intended to provide a résidence hôtelière, a time-share for the British aristocracy, the hotel was purchased in the 1980s by Monsieur De Bruyn, a Belgian, who closed the hotel in 1988 for an extensive overhaul. In 1998, the property changed hands and Grace Leo was appointed as management consultant in January 1999. Her objective was to create a new identity and style in keeping with the Royal-Riviera’s Grande Dame status, as well as providing the latest modern conveniences and comforts for its clientele.
Closely supervised by Grace Leo, the renovation of the Hotel Royal-Riviera’s 78 rooms and suites was undertaken by a design team which included Nye Basham, an up-and-coming designer whom Mrs Leo discovered whilst he was working as Artistic Director to Ralph Lauren. The design team was briefed to completely renovate the public areas of the hotel, to include the main entrance, lobby and reception area, as well as The Cap Bar. This project, completed over a period of four months, included selecting the furniture, furnishings and accessories, as well as devising the design plan itself.
Choosing to break away from the old Belle Epoque style for which the hotel had become synonymous, if not typecast in recent years, Grace Leo and her team of designers introduced a neo-Hellenistic style and theme to the ground floor areas. With a palette of olive-green, amber and Sienna brown, the design team sought to emphasize the Hotel Royal-Riviera’s Mediterranean character, the desired effect being that guests should feel that they are staying in a luxury villa. The overriding sensation is one of stepping into the boudoir of a private collector, colonial grandeur contrasting with informal elegance.
The Royal-Riviera Hotel commands centre-stage in this exclusive resort. A modern classic, this luxurious hotel provides all the intimacy of a private Mediterranean villa with the luxury and glamour of a palace.
To enjoy the French Riviera sun in every season, our heated outdoor pool is open all year round. Access is free of charge for hotel guests who can also take the time to enjoy a cocktail by the water when the pool bar opens in April.
For children’s safety and their parents’ peace of mind, a life guard is on duty during pool hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Royal-Riviera is one of the only establishments on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to have a sandy private beach. Access is free for the hotel guests.
Opening from May 18th 2018 until the end of September.
For children’s safety and their parents’ peace of mind, a life guard is on duty during beach opening hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Just steps down from the hotel, the private sandy beach has its own jetty from which you can depart on a relaxing boat excursion or try out a variety of water sports, such as jet skiing, paddle, or surf through the waves on water skis. These are paying activities
All Nautical activities are independant from the Royal-Riviera hotel and are provided by an external supplier, hours and conditions will be upon their regulations.
Jean Mus created both the art and the composition of the gardens of the Royal-Riviera, using for inspiration the famous phrase of Oscar Wilde: “I can resist everything except temptation.” An architect and landscaper, in love with the region, he was able to express, in this place of dreams, a free imagination, a delicate sensuality and a rich poetry linked with a refined exoticism.
With its immense terrace encompassing the entire Royal-Riviera, the Suite features superb volumes and high ceilings.
With a separate bedroom and sitting room, the suite’s cool, light-filled atmosphere recalls the glamorous 1950′s in colours and furnishings specially designed for the hotel. The Suite also features a luxurious marble bathroom and can be extended into a 2-bedroom suite.
The Junior Suites are magnified by their large windows and vast views directly over the Mediterranean, leaving you feeling completely enveloped by the magnificent surroundings. The Junior Suite features a superb light-filled marble bathroom.
With their wide windows directly overlooking the hotel gardens and the sea, the Deluxe rooms offer the ideal proportions and comfort for a truly delightful stay.
The spacious, luminous, high-ceiling Superior rooms open generously onto the sea and gardens.
The soft, luminous Mountain rooms reflect a soothing, understated modernity. They are located on the building’s front façade, street and railway side.
The large wooden doors of the suites in the Orangerie open onto rooms of discreet luxury in soft holiday colours. They feature marble bathrooms and can be converted into a 2 or 3-bedroom suite.
Bright and spacious, all equipped with either balcony or terrace, the deluxe rooms of the Orangerie reflect entirely the spirit of the Mediterranean.
The superior rooms of the Orangerie offer a light, pastel coloured interior, enlargened by either a balcony or a terrace overlooking the lush gardens.
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The hotel features a fitness room equipped with cardio-training and body-building machines located in the soothing environment of the Wellness Centre.
The sauna and steam room are open free of charge to hotel clients, a place where you can relax and wind down before or after one of our beauty treatments, or quite simply enjoy the natural benefits they offer.
Opening hours
Sauna and steam room: from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fitness room: open 24/7
Highly-prized for its serenity, the well-preserved cape of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat between Nice and Monaco is the ideal setting for combining work and relaxation.
Surrounded by gardens and the sea, the Royal-Riviera offers a fabulous view of the Baie des Fourmis and the five acres of Mediterranean gardens around the hotel.
In auditorium, schoolroom or cabaret set-up, or as syndicate meeting rooms, we can adapt our spaces to meet your requirements. All the meeting rooms have natural daylight and 4 meters high ceilings, giving an impression of spaciousness and lofty volumes.
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Mediterranée Room (98m²-1053 sq ft)
Theatre: 120 guests. Classlroom: 80 guests. U-shape: 40 guests. Board meeting: 40 guests.
Seated dining: 80 guests. Standing reception: 100 guests.
Salon Panorama (104m²-1118sq ft)
Breakout rooms (can be divided in 2 parts): 2 boardrooms for 20 guests.
Seated dining: 50 guests. Standing reception: 80 guests.
Azur room (42m²-451 sq ft)
Theatre : 40 guests. Classroom: 20 guests. Board meeting: 18 guests.
Salons Méditerranée + Azur (161 m²-1731 sq ft)
Theatre: 150 guests. Classroom : 110 guests. U-shape: 58 guests.
Seated dining: 120 guests. Standing reception: 150 guests.
Jasmin (210 m²-2258 sq ft)
Restaurant located between the gardens and the pool with sea view, overlooking the Baie des Fourmis and the Kerylos villa.
Seated dining: 100 guests. Standing reception: 120 guests.
Garden Deck (135 m²-1451 sq ft)
Outdoor private area for cocktails in the gardens, up to 100 guests.
La Table du Royal restaurant Terrace (120m²-1076 sq ft)
Gourmet restaurant with panoramic sea view
Seated dining: 70 guests
Can be privatized for lunch from mid-April to mid-October.
Since the splendour of the setting is also conducive to life’s major events, the Banquet service will (also) be attentive to your slightest desires and guide you to help make this day the most beautiful one of all.
Garden Deck
Located in the heart of the garden, the Deck is the ideal place for your cocktail parties when the fine weather arrives. Surrounded by greenery, the Deck offers a peaceful, intimate atmosphere where cares melt away to let you simply enjoy the moment.
Le Jasmin
Le Jasmin is located at the edge of the pool with a stunning view of the sea and Villa Kerylos. The Royal-Riviera offers its guests the possibility of renting this seasonal restaurant for events for up to 110 people.
“La Table du Royal” restaurant takes you on a journey of the senses that is a delight to the eye and the taste buds.
Assisted by the Michelin-star Chef Alain Parodi, La Table du Royal menu features French gastronomy with Mediterranean inspiration for an impeccable, inventive dining experience.
To accompany your meal, Head Wine Sommelier Thierry Bastard will guide you in your discovery of the finest wines of the region and beyond.
Until August 31st, enjoy your dinner at la Table du Royal with a live music band every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Discover the bands performing this summer.
The Cap bar disposes of a décor characterised by a magnificent zebra skin, wooden masks and a variety of ethnical objects, leaving you with the impression of being inside a collector’s room. The relaxed and convivial atmosphere makes you feel immediately at ease.
The bar also boasts a full length terrace overlooking the hotel gardens. Drinks are served here as soon as the good weather arrives, allowing you to savour the gentle quality of life of the Riviera.
At the edge of the pool and overlooking the famous Baie des Fourmis in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the Jasmin Grill & Lounge invites you on a voyage, from the Road to India to the Villa Kerylos. Chef Alain Parodi propose a culinary odyssey with a menu that has been entirely relooked.
Entirely redesigned this winter, the new, more contemporary and modular structure transforms the space into a terrace open to the sky. For lunch facing the sea or afterwork relaxation by the pool, the Jasmin Grill & Lounge is the ideal place for getting away from it all.
The outdoor kitchen features a real tandoori oven for original Indian specialities. Fish and meat “à la plancha”, Buddha bowls, pasta and burgers complete an enticing array of international dishes.
From April to October, the Pool bar welcomes you from 10.30 am to 6pm.
The pool bar is closed on rainy days.
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Hotel: Hotel Royal Riviera
Address: 3, Avenue Jean Monnet 06230 St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Region: Cote d´Azur
Country: France
Official website: http://www.royal-riviera.com/fr/
Telephone: +33 (0) 4 93 76 31 00
Fax: +33 (0) 4 93 76 31 00
Hotel email: resa@royal-riviera.com
Train Station: Nice (10 Kms.)
Airport: Coté d'Azur International Airport - Nice (15 Kms.)
From Nice Airport: take the coast road, Promenade des Anglais, direction Monaco. At the entrance of Beaulieu turn right direction St Jean-Cap-Ferrat.