Hotel Belles Rives
Hotel · Antibes ·
Art Deco hotel on the sea with private beach & historic F. Scott Fitzgerald ties
Art Deco hotel on the sea with private beach & historic F. Scott Fitzgerald ties
"A few hours after I arrive, I’m seated at dinner when a flash of green light ricochets across the glittering water from a pinprick of a lighthouse in the middle of the Mediterranean, and I feel as if I’ve wandered into The Great Gatsby while a glass of vermentino sweats on the table. Long ago, F. Scott Fitzgerald rented the house that became this quite beautiful hotel—then called Villa St. Louis—and in a letter to Ernest Hemingway he said that being back in such a beautiful house had made him happier than he’d been in ages; the hotel opened not long after the Fitzgeralds left in 1927. Traces of him are everywhere: just off reception, a bar bears his name, and black-and-white portraits of him and Zelda are blown up near the Art Deco elevator. The literary thread continues with the Prix Fitzgerald, an annual prize celebrating writers who explore the themes that captivated him; while I’m in town, it honors Richard Ford and draws well-dressed locals and Fitzgerald enthusiasts who snack on bite-sized empanadas and arancini as the prosecco flows." - Mattie Kahn
"This 5-star beachfront Art Deco abode, where F. Scott Fitzgerald reportedly partied with Ernest Hemingway, boasts one of the world’s oldest water skiing schools. Rooms start from $600 per night." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"F. Scott Fitzgerald rented the Villa Saint Louis, now Hotel Belles Rives, as a summer place in 1925. The hotel, a landmark resort, continues to celebrate its Jazz Age history with amenities like a beach club, Michelin-starred restaurant, and the Bar Fitzgerald. The resort also awards the Prix Fitzgerald to honor writers who embody Fitzgerald’s spirit." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A five-star hotel, formerly the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald, known for its family-owned and operated status, offering a comfortable and historical ambiance." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The Hôtel Belles Rives is situated right on the water front in the French Riviera town of Juan-les-Pins, 10 km from Cannes and 23 km from Nice. This authentic Art Deco palace offers air-conditioned rooms with TV and balcony. Guestrooms also have Carrera marble bathrooms and some have views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel has free WiFi access, private parking and a valet service. The Fitzgerald piano bar serves a selection of aperitifs and cocktails with a light menu in the bar or on the terrace and offers musical tea time on Sundays. The hotel’s gastronomic restaurant "La Passagère" has a terrace offering panoramic views of Juan-les-Pins, the Lerins Islands and the Esterel. It specializes in fresh seafood and a variety of Mediterranean dishes served in hand-painted dishes. The hotel terrace overlooks the sea and there is also a private beach. All of the hotel’s public rooms are available to rent for meetings, parties and functions. Guests have free access to the outdoor, heated swimming pool, the fitness room and the hammam of Hotel Juana, located nearby." - My Boutique Hotel (en)