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Welcome HotelvsGrand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is preferred by most professionals compared to Welcome Hotel. Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat ranks #1 in French Riviera with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Welcome Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
3, quai Amiral Courbet, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer
From $257/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The best rooms are brightened with vivid colors and stenciled quotes from Cocteau; some top-floor rooms have spectacular views of the great Villefranche harbor." Full review
Frommer's "Villefranche’s most prestigious hotel, the Welcome sits in the center of town and has been home to Riviera artists since the 1920s, including author and filmmaker Jean Cocteau (in room 22)." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The family-run Welcome Hôtel is a three-pearl boutique property situated on the water in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer." Full review
Lonely Planet "Boasting an unbeatable location on Villefranche's waterfront promenade, this burnt-orange beauty has 35 nautically themed rooms, all with balcony and sea view." 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
Michelin Guide
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."
Michelin Guide "The Cote d’Azur positively teems with the rich and famous, and groans under the weight of serious amounts of cash. Those wishing to mingle with the beautiful people will no doubt find the..." Full review
