Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez

A St. Tropez original returns with a glamorous new renovation.

• Great location in the central part of town
• Glass-bottomed pool suspended on the rooftop over the hotel’s central atrium
• Sleek, well-designed rooms

Twenty years after the Hôtel de Paris closed its doors, the grande dame reopened in 2013 with a fully modern look, thanks to Sybille de Margerie, the designer also responsible for the Mandarin Oriental in Paris and the Cheval Blanc in Courchevel. The ninety rooms and suites start on the small side, but each has impeccable contemporary décor, mixing natural materials with pops of color, from fuchsia throw pillows to graphic yellow stripes along a wall. All rooms have street or courtyard views, while top floor suites overlook the neighboring St. Tropez harbor or the rooftops of neighboring buildings.

The rooftop restaurant has wonderful views across St. Tropez - a perfect place to start the day - while Le Suffren Cafe, created by three-star Michelin chef Georges Blanc, is suitable for a big night out. To recover from a late night, escape to the brand new Clarins Spa and take advantage of the sliming treatments, Turkish Hammam, and nail spa. Don’t miss the rooftop’s glass-bottomed pool, suspended above the hotel’s central atrium. An insider who stayed recently reports that the service is excellent.

Design-loving couples who want an in-town hot spot and contemporary décor, and families seeking a full-service hotel in town.