Althoff Villa Belrose

What We Think

Reached by traversing a twisting road up the hillside that hugs the Gulf of Tropez, this neoclassical Italian villa sits poised in grand architectural symmetry, with dramatic staircases, sweeping views and manicured lawns making a polished impression. Althoff Villa Belrose’s lobby gleams in white marble, slices of the sea glint through the arched windows and orchids twist out of footed urns. With only 39 guest rooms over four floors, the villa is intimately scaled, though it never feels small, thanks to the sprawling terraces and extensive, landscaped grounds. Rooms are newly decorated in a soft contemporary style. The food, whether served poolside or at the formal restaurant, is similarly sophisticated and thoroughly Mediterranean, with local lamb, rabbit and blue lobster on the menu and an exclusively French, 500-strong wine list. A beauty center offers the usual roster of treatments from manicures to massages. Many guests are perfectly happy to plant themselves by the pool, with its panoramic view of the peninsula, the yachts, and that impossibly blue water. Note: The hotel is open seasonally from mid-April to mid-October.

What It Is

A petite villa perched above St. Tropez.

What It Isn't

An activity-packed resort right in the thick of things.

You're Here Because

You want St. Tropez glamour but on an intimate scale—and prefer to survey the scene from a high perch.

The Moment

The sun’s rays warming your face, you grasp the balcony, lean back and let the breeze run through your hair. Below you, the bay bleeds into the sea and the waters blend into the sky—an endless continuum of azure. The aromas wafting out of Le Belrose bring you back - it’s dinner time.

Restaurants & Bars

Le Belrose: Mediterranean cuisine Le Méditerranée: International cuisine, pool restaurant The Lobby Bar: Cocktail lounge

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