Editors' choiceAmalfi Coast, Italy
Villa Cimbrone
A historic villa in Ravello above the Amalfi Coast, now a hotel. Home of the famous Terrace of Infinity.
Historic mansions
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French Riviera, France
Hôtel Negresco
A 1913 Belle Époque hotel with a pink dome on Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
The Hotel Negresco stands on the Promenade des Anglais by the Baie des Anges in Nice. It was built by Henri Negresco (born Alexandru Negrescu), formerly director of the municipal casino. The palace with its famous pink dome was designed by the architect Édouard-Jean Niermans.
The Salon Royal has a Baccarat chandelier — according to Wikipedia, with more than 16,000 crystals. The hotel's restaurant is Le Chantecler.
History
The hotel opened in 1912–1913 (sources differ). When the First World War began it was turned into a hospital. Famous guests include Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway and Marlene Dietrich.
Views from the rooms
Front-facing rooms overlook the Promenade des Anglais and the Mediterranean.
Who it suits
For lovers of the Belle Époque, bright interiors and photo walks along the promenade.
What to see nearby
- Old Nice and Castle Hill.
- The Musée Masséna — next door on the promenade.
Location
37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France
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Sources:
Wikipedia (EN); Wikipedia (RU); Official website; photos — Wikimedia Commons (free licences, authors credited under the photos)
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