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Hôtel du Couvent

Hôtel du Couvent

Tucked into the heart of Old Nice, Hôtel du Couvent is one of the Côte d’Azur’s most distinctive new luxury openings. Set within a restored 17th-century convent, this soulful, design-led retreat blends monastic heritage with understated Riviera elegance, offering a rare experience that feels both deeply rooted and quietly transportive, ideal for clients who want atmosphere, authenticity, and a true sense of place.

 

Old Nice

in the historic center near Cours Saleya, Castle Hill, and the Promenade des Anglais

88 Units

25-minute drive from NCE Airport

Closest Train Station: Nice-Ville (12-minute drive)

 

3 Restaurants & 1 Bars

Roman Baths | Movement Studio | Heated Outdoor Lap Pool | Indoor Lap Pool

Wellness Space (Spa)

 

Earned Three Michelin Keys, recognized by the Michelin Guide as “an extraordinary stay”

N°27 2025 World’s Best Hotels

Included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Hot List

Named one of the world’s best new hotels by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 It List

Pascale's Insights

Why

  • One of the most exciting new openings on the Côte d’Azur, offering a completely different kind of luxury experience rooted in history, design, and place
  • The restored convent setting gives it an atmosphere that feels soulful, transportive, and unlike anything else in the region
  • A strong fit for clients who want Old Nice charm with serious style, standout wellness, and a more experiential point of view

 

Now You Know

  • The Roman baths are a major differentiator, bringing a rare, immersive wellness component that feels especially aligned with the hotel’s heritage
  • The hotel includes gardens, a bakery, an herbal apothecary, and multiple dining venues, so it feels more like a hidden world than a traditional city hotel
  • Its Old Nice location makes it ideal for clients who want to step directly into local life rather than stay in a more polished seafront setting

 

Our Two Cents

  • This is best for clients who want the Côte d’Azur to feel atmospheric, design-led, and deeply connected to the destination rather than overtly glamorous
  • A standout for repeat Riviera travelers, design lovers, and clients who gravitate toward hotels with real story and soul
  • One of the most compelling luxury alternatives to the classic Nice and Cap-Ferrat circuit

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