Apr 23
Apr 24
Les Roches Rouges, a Beaumier hotel
The hotel isn’t new, exactly. The original structure dates back to the 1950s — to Bardot’s heyday, in fact, right around the time the term “jet set” was first coined — but it’s been through several iterations since then. And it feels fresh again, thanks to Festen, the hipster Parisian design duo who handled the restorations, dismantling the eighties-era decorations to reveal the building’s original charm. Today, sitting by the hotel’s picture windows, looking out at the sea, feels something like being on a beautiful vintage boat with a modernist interior. A boat with three cocktail bars and an open-air cinema. Oh, and a natural saltwater swimming pool with a lap lane, cut right into the red rock that inspired the hotel’s name.
There are hints of red in the guest rooms and suites, too, where both the color scheme and materials echo the natural landscape: red for the rocks, deep blue for the ocean, white for the clouds, earthy ocher for the sand. The look is cool and understated, and the amenities first-rate. Even the most standard rooms have private gardens, bespoke wooden bars, and marble bathrooms stocked with products by Diptyque. Most rooms also have oceanfront balconies or terraces, and suites, of course, come with more space and extra luxuries like Provençal antiques and standalone bathtubs with views of the sea.
There are two restaurants at Hôtel Les Roches Rouges: one in the main building, overlooking the sea, and the other down by the beach. Both serve classic Mediterranean dishes, and each has its own bar. Let the crowds stand in line in Saint-Tropez: we’ll take Saint-Raphaël, with its laid-back atmosphere and mid-century style, thank you very much.
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Guest Score & Reviews
Scores are on a 20-point scale, from verified guest reviews. The quality score helps ensure that our selection stays fresh and vital.
Rien à dire côté cadre: la décoration était magnifique aussi bien à l'intérieur des chambres que dans les parties communes. La vue était éblouissante à une exception près non négligeable: des travaux d'extension de l'hotel avait débutés et une énorme grue obstruait la vue (voir pj) ; ce qui n'avait évidemment pas été communiquée en amont et ce qui est sincèrement scandaleux. Service absolument pas à la hauteur attendue pour un hotel de ce standing... Personnel trop inexpérimenté ce qui pose problème à ce prix là.
Discreet, seaside unpretentious elegance. The views of the sea are simply astounding. The dock that allows you to jump into the sea unimpeded with nothing on the horizon. The rooms were simple but luxurious: think B&O speakers, large shower, quiet rooms, nice espresso machine, and a mesmerizing view of the Mediterranean. The food (Michelin-star restaurant and lovely breakfast buffet on the terrace). The drinks and service were impressive. It is nearby several other interesting areas on this unpretentious coastline of the Cote d'Azur.
The hotel itself is stunning and the location tranquil despite the hoards of tourists along the côtes d’azur. Beautiful, friendly and attentive service. A dream. Can’t recommend enough.
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