Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nice, France

Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, places guests in the heart of Vieux Nice, behind the calm walls of a former 17th-century Visitation convent. The setting is unusually secluded for the old town: cloisters, ancient stone, shaded courtyards and terraced gardens open toward the rooftops and the Mediterranean. Rooms and suites keep the proportions and quiet character of the historic building, pairing soft Riviera light with discreet contemporary comfort; suites include butler service. Dining is woven into the site, from the Restaurant du Couvent and cloister bar to La Guinguette by the gardens and Le Bistrot des Serruriers for all-day local fare. The Roman Baths form the spa’s centrepiece, with thermal spaces and treatments, while a 20-metre garden pool, indoor relaxation pool, Movement Studio, herbal shop and bakery add depth to a stay that feels rooted in Nice rather than simply placed there.