I'm from California and am writing this review for Americans (and other English speakers) who might…read morebe visiting the Maritime Alps. Hotel l'Escapade is in the village of Beuil. It is a small hotel with a restaurant. It's rustic, as you might expect, since it's in a skiing and recreation area in the alps. The rooms are simply furnished, but comfortable and homey. The restaurant serves huge portions of a delicious version of French country cooking. I had a beef stew served over ravioli, tasty and filling. No one here speaks English. I was the only one in the restaurant that wasn't French. Even though I don't speak French, the staff were friendly and patient and we were able to communicate enough for me to check in to my room and to have dinner in the restaurant. Overall, I would definitely recommend l'Escapade if you are looking for a comfortable place to stay in the Maritime Alps.

What can I say about this place that could even approach the faint possibility of doing it justice?…read more I was gifted the experience of cooking with the head chef and his extremely talented team. I fancy myself a good cook, but these people are something else entirely. My glimpse behind the curtain gave me such a deep appreciation for the extraordinary work it takes to make the masterpieces these people create daily. If you have the chance to visit this magical place, please do. Eat anything they serve you. Savor Life!

Asked for a reservation day of, expectingly did not receive and was surprised they offered me a…read morereservation for the following day. The next day came, they completely forgot who I was. book in advance to get the full experience.

I had been SO excited to enjoy my visit to what I had hoped would be an incredibly lovely…read moreexperience visiting this world famous hotel and the grounds while on my vacation to France this summer. HOWEVER, we arrived much too early for our reservation and instead of allowing entry (which I do understand, had it been explained politely and apologetically), we were looked up and down with an air of dismissiveness and told to return later. When we did return we were AGAIN looked at askance because we arrived in shorts - though we explained we brought more appropriate attire to change into as we had had been shopping in Antibes earlier in the day - and nearly denied entry AGAIN until the more senior security person deigned to approve our entry. To top it all off, I never felt welcome to enjoy anything beyond the bar and grill area, the martini was only OK at the bar, my moules were COMPLETELY oversalted (and I like salt!!) and when I told the wait person, all she did was repeat what I said with surprise and clear the table... no offer to bring a comped dessert or drink or knock some $ off the bill. All in all very disappointing. I live in San Francisco which is full of tech billionaires and yet to feel so excluded at the start of this experience and to end with such mediocre food, really was a sad thing. I would have expected more given the glowing article I had read in Condé Nast. Perhaps if you are a straight couple it's a different experience - we are two women, and the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth...

My husband and I just finished a 3 night stay at this enchanting location. The entire property is…read morebreathtaking. You feel so disconnected from the outside world...which is exactly what we wanted. Yet, it is very close to the beautiful Gorge Du Verdon. -Also recommend adding that to the MUSt do list if in the area- We enjoyed playing Poquette (similar to bocce ball) on the grounds and making friends with the sweet donkeys. Everything about our time on the property was special and I couldn't recommend it more. We had breakfast and dinner twice at the newly awarded Michelin Star restaurant onsite. The team did an exceptional job of taking care of us and the food, well it was....magnifique!! Thank you for making our voyage de noces one for the memory books the pictures do not do it justice!!

This is a fantastic restaurant. I came at the beginning of the spring so the weather was perfect, a…read morelittle chill. The crew was truly polished, not fake as many restaurants of Michelin guide. Trust me, this is the best ever. I don't usually write reviews. For this one a made a exception. Portuguese: pode Confiar melhor restaurante da região da Provance, fui em vários do guia Michelin todos gastei mais de 150 euros por pessoa. Nenhum Chega perto desse.

We were very satisfied with just about every aspect of our recent stay at Hôtel Napoléon in Menton…read more Due to flight delays we arrived at midnight instead of mid afternoon as we planned. We alerted the hotel that we were delayed and they assured us that it would not be a problem. When we walked in at 23:49 we were promptly greeted and checked in. Not long after that we were sleeping off our jet lag. Our room, decorated with funky, brightly colored post-modern Euro-style furniture was compact, clean and comfortable. No complaints about the accommodations. The breakfast service was quite good. Unlike what we get at hotels in the USA, the bakery, the cheese, the charcuterie and even the coffee were excellent. And nothing beats pain au chocolat with your second espresso of the morning. On our final evening in Menton, after a stroll through the city we returned to the hotel and ordered some drinks from the bar (open 24 hours). The lack of bar tending skills by the employee on duty was the only blemish we experienced--but a minor one. He didn't exactly understand what I wanted and even after explaining, it still wasn't quite right. But, all I really wanted was some alcohol, and I got all the booze I needed at a fair price, even if the proportions of the drink were off. I'm not sure that I'll ever be back to Menton, but if I am, I'll book my room at the Hôtel Napoléon again.

If you are looking for a completely picture perfect location for your next vacation- Menton, France…read moreis it and there is no better place to stay than Hotel Napoleon. Situated in the South of France on the Italian border, Menton is surrounded by gorgeous mountains and the bright blue Sea. Hotel Napoleon is a 4 star establishment with a laid-back feel. All rooms have a balcony with either garden, mountain or sea views. It is extremely clean with a nice shower, comfortable bed, mini-bar, and a bistro table on the balcony to enjoy your view. There is a nice pool with chairs and beach towels, a fitness room, bar and cafe. The best part is the location. You can walk anywhere in Menton to shop and eat. It is also less than a mile to walk to Italy and about 6 miles to Monaco. The staff was very helpful and friendly.Check in and check out was a breeze.

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