Two standout French Riviera hotels, one in Nice and the second in Saint-Tropez, have earned top spots on the prestigious list of the Luxury Travel Awards, highlighting the world’s best new luxury openings for 2024.

Two hotels on the Côte d’Azur have made it into the Top 15 on Luxury Travel Intelligence’s (LTI) list of the world’s best new luxury hotels for 2024.

Saint-Tropez’s Arev, ranked 15th, boasts 50 elegantly designed rooms and suites, a fine dining experience at The Strand Restaurant and an exceptional cocktail menu at Q’s Bar. Adding to its charm is the intimate Arev Spa, a tranquil retreat in one of the Côte d’Azur’s most glamorous locales.

In Nice, Hôtel du Couvent, ranked 14th, has been a decade in the making. Once an abandoned convent, it has been transformed into a stunning oasis in the heart of the Old Town. The property blends heritage charm with modern comforts, providing a truly unique stay in one of the Riviera’s most vibrant cities.

The awards also spotlighted the Cheval Blanc Seychelles, named the best new luxury hotel of 2024 by LTI’s Luxury Travel Awards.

The magnificent property has ties to the French Riviera through its sibling property, Cheval Blanc St-Tropez. The iconic Riviera retreat, originally opened in 1936, underwent extensive renovations under LVMH ownership and was reopened in 2019. It features 30 exquisite rooms, a private beach, a Guerlain spa and the famous La Vague d’Or, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Arnaud Donckele.

Other winners from around the world included luxury openings in London, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives.

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Photo source: Arev, Saint-Tropez