Hotel du Couvent

Nice, France

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Occupying a former 17th-century convent, the butter-yellow sprawl of buildings peeks out among terraced gardens atop the Cimiez hillside above the Old Town. A meticulous restoration has preserved the convent's austere layout while adding modern charm through considered style and amenities. Across 88 rooms, former nuns' cells retain terracotta floors, alcoves and arched ceilings, now paired with lime-washed walls, reclaimed wood and antique furnishings. The surrounding gardens (learn more about the edible plants from the resident herbalist) reinforce the sense of quiet enclosure. A Roman bath-inspired subterranean spa, alongside a garden plunge pool, echoes the building's original rhythms of retreat and reflection. Recharge with a bite from the bakery, which leans on ancient grains and house-made yeast to revive convent recipes.

Key Information

• Rooms: 88
• Starting Rate: $400
• High Season: May–September
• Dining: Le Restaurant du Couvent
• Drinking: Le Bistrot des Serruriers
• At the Hotel: Restored 17th-century convent features Roman baths/thermal area, indoor & outdoor pools, spa/thermal circuits, restaurants, gardens, cultural programme/collections
• 33 4 12 05 55 60
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Location

1 Rue Honoré Ugo, Nice, 06300