That's our new discovery of this year. And now I know for sure that we'll be coming back there…read moresometime soon.
A splendid grand hotel of Provence, situated at the serene impassive bay of Renecros in Bandol. The hotel is not large, comprises 67 rooms, including 12 suits, which makes it cozy and quiet.
We had a ravishing room with balcony facing the everlasting sea, small houses and cabins. This enchanting view makes you calm and tranquil. As for European standards, the room is pretty large (but compared to American - not that spacious). The bathroom is pretty spacey though. Coffee/ tea maker inside, minibar. And a turndown service of course, which is completely essential for five star hotel I think. It's such a pleasure to use fresh towels in the evening before jump into spick and span bed.
Breakfast buffet is at their gastronomic restaurant, with an outstanding view of the sea in its small cove. Or room service. We ordered few dinners at room service too, because its selection is absolutely savory and sipid. Not just simple as traditional filet mignon, burger, Cesar salad or grilled salmon, but a lot of lovely appetizing dishes, it's France and a five star luxurious hotel, it can't be any other way. The same gastronomic restaurant is open for dinner and there are customers coming not only from the hotel, but from the neighborhood. And there is a separate beach restaurant open for lunch.
Outdoor infinity swimming pool with seawater. Private sweet beach with sunbeds and towels. The sea there is indescribable. You just have to see it. People go swimming at the dawn or at sunset and all day long. Literally. The water is calm, sky blue and just alluring.
Fitness center is one thing I didn't like at all. Looks like it's there just as pretense to get 5 stars, cause it's demanded on the premises. But it's a teeny little room, confined space, featuring only two or three cardio machines and that's all. They have to improve it definitely. You just see it and want to run away. Better jog outside, plenty of possibilities, or go on a bike tour.
They are proud of their institute of Thalassotherapy and SPA and a lot of guests come especially to enjoy that and relax there. There is an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi. But we were short on time and since I'm very picky in all that massage issues, we didn't go this time.
You'll be under the spell of this place and wholesome environment.
Ideal place for families with small kids - the little ones you can see playing at the beach all the time.
Valet parking. And they offer transfers to the airport of Marseille or Toulon.
Advice: book in advance. They often have blackout dates, because it's a favorite hotel for different companies to hold their seminars, team building and coaching.
