French Riviera

La Pérouse has the best view in Nice. At the eastern end of the Baie des Anges, it perches on a clifftop site between the Promenade des Anglais and the port. — DK Eyewitness

The five-pearl Hotel Negresco oozes charm and personality, with a beachfront location, decadent decor, and a spectacular art collection. — Oyster

Live the high life in fabulous art deco style. — Lonely Planet

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. — Fodor's

Prices are steep considering it has a less convenient location than its four-star competitors. — Frommer's

Among the world's most photographed hotels. — Lonely Planet

A lovely tropical garden and moderate prices make the Hôtel Windsor a standout. — Gayot

Originally an 1897 private residence, this self-proclaimed "boutique hotel" is one of the best midpriced hotels in Cannes. — Frommer's

This four-star hotel across from the beach is famous for having housed both Matisse and Chekhov during its heyday around the turn of the 20th century. — Frommer's

After a roaring debut in the 1920s, the Palais de la Med... underwent a period of inexorable decline until its eventual demolition in the late '70s. — Time Out

A 45-room boutique hotel in the centre of Cannes, two steps from La Croisette and the beach beyond. — The Telegraph

This spirited contemporary catch-all makes room for all, providing a pleasant holiday hotel for upper-midrange vacationers, and it is a favorite of groups, cruise passengers and conferees. — Star Service

A romantic villa to read F. Scott Fitzgerald and watch the sea. — Gayot

Chair-clad wrought-iron balconies strategically placed on five floors overlooking the sweeping Bay of Angels are reason enough to stay at this attractive, three-star hotel on the prom. — Lonely Planet

This tastefully decorated hotel has delightful rooms. — Gayot

Toward the center of the promenade—west of the action, closer to the Hotel West End...this belle-epoque-era gem is a good catch if you can grab a good rate. — Star Service

This boutique hotel's rooms look like they've been lifted from the pages of an interior design magazine. — Lonely Planet

Ensconced within the medieval walls of a charming hilltop village, this 13th-century chateau occupies a hidden corner of the French Riviera. — The Telegraph

Tucked back from La Croisette behind lawns and gardens...this stately 11-story modern hotel offers a superb location, a private beach and fairly spacious guest rooms. — Star Service