Perched on the hillside above the Golfe de Saint-Tropez near Gassin, with the bay and the Maures massif stretching out below in a panorama that few properties on this coastline can match, the Althoff Hotel Villa Belrose was conceived from the outset as a private villa writ large rather than a conventional hotel. The white rendered façade, terracotta-tiled roof, symmetrical double staircases, and balustraded terraces cascading down toward the pool carry the full vocabulary of a prosperous Provençal villa, the kind of architecture that announces arrival through composure rather than spectacle. Forty-two rooms are distributed across the property, each oriented to draw the gulf into the frame through French windows and private balconies. The interiors work a refined register of Côte d'Azur classicism: panelled walls in soft grey and warm stone tones, upholstered headboards in channelled velvet, Louis XVI-style bedside tables in dark mahogany, and Venetian-style mirrors catching the light above the beds. The formal dining room, dressed in pale eau-de-nil cabinetry and houndstooth dining chairs beneath geometric drum pendants, carries the atmosphere of a well-appointed private house rather than a resort restaurant. Out on the terrace, teak furniture with navy cushions under deep cobalt parasols frames the view toward the bay with the confident simplicity of a property that has always understood its greatest asset to be the landscape itself.

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In the heart of the French Riviera, in Gassin, near Saint Tropez, lies the Althoff Villa Belrose. The location of the villa is unique - and thrills even those who are familiar with the Cote d'Azur. With the picturesque harbour of St. Tropez to the right and St. Maxime to the left, the luxury hotel offers a most spectacular panoramic view over the bay. In addition to its unique location, the Villa Belrose, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, offer a gourmet experience with a delicate and refine cuisine by our Chef Jimmy Coutel. A fantastic journey in our chef’s mind and roots, where you will enjoy a savory Mediterranean cuisine, while admiring the beautiful view of Saint-Tropez.