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La Colombe d'OrvsGrand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat scores significantly better than La Colombe d'Or. Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat comes in at 95 with approval from 6 reviewers including Gayot, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
La Colombe d'Or
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Gayot
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Place du General de Gaulle, 06570 St-Paul-de-Vence
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Often called the most beautiful inn in France, "the golden dove" occupies a rose-stone Renaissance mansion just outside the walls of St-Paul and is so perfect overall." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Spend the night, or just dine at the on-site restaurant, which has paintings by Calder, Klee, and Miró." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"La Colombe d’Or combines the French charm of a countrified, family-run auberge in the Riviera hills with a priceless collection of art so extraordinary it could hang in the Tate Modern." Full review
Gayot "This tastefully decorated hotel has delightful rooms."
Frommer's "The colorful hand-written menu, which has barely changed in a century, is famous for its selection of fresh starters (crudités with anchoïade, a traditional anchovy dip), and crispy roast chicken." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 'Golden Dove' was party HQ for dozens of 20th-century artists (Chagall, Braque, Matisse, Picasso etc) who paid for their meals in kind, resulting in an extraordinary private art collection. " Full review
Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Afar Magazine The Telegraph Fodor's Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Frommer's
Independent Independent
71 blvd General de Gaulle, 06230 St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
From $848/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Afar Magazine "Sitting at the tip of the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, which juts out into the Mediterranean, the iconic Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, is now under the management of the Four Seasons brand." Full review
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The suites are also enormous, but ask for a higher floor for the top sea views.
The Telegraph9.0
"Opened in 1908, the Grand-Hôtel is a real jewel in the south of France's crown and since a Four Seasons takeover, benefits from the group's exceptional service standards." Full review
Fodor's "Perched at the end of the peninsula with floor-to-ceiling windows leaning out over crashing waves, guest rooms have spectacular views far out to sea." Full review
Gayot "A grand hotel from the Belle Époque hidden away in fifteen acres."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Today, high-profile guests from government bigwigs to music and sports stars continue to flock here en famille, undisturbed. " Full review
Frommer's "Put simply, this grande dame of a hotel is the greatest building on Europe’s richest peninsula" Full review
Independent "Rooms are decidedly minimalist yet stylish. With other rooms offering sea views and private pools, this is a slice of luxury in France’s luxury capital."
Independent "All pools – including the main one and children’s pool – are heated, a definite plus for little ones. Deluxe rooms have their own infinity pool, ideal for taking a dip while children nap or play."
