Èze

Cap Estel

Rialto Score 9.5+

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Founded in 1900 by a close friend of Oscar Wilde and later owned by Russian nobility, Cap Estel has a glamorous history. The hotel’s stunning location, on a five-acre private peninsula in the heart of the French Riviera near Monte Carlo, makes it irresistible. Choose from 28 guest rooms and suites with Hollywood-inspired adornments, then explore a dreamy spa overlooking the Mediterranean, an extensive wine cellar, and spacious lounges filled with Asian antiques. Relax on the hotel’s private beach or soak up the sun beside the seawater infinity-edge pool. Head to La Table du Cap Estel for superb Mediterranean fare.

1312 Avenue Raymond Poincare, 06360 Èze, France
Cap Estel

About Cap Estel

Insider tip

The courts set in the hotel’s private gardens, with absolutely stunning views over the Mediterranean, elevate your tennis game to the next level. –Eileen Spear Boston, Massachusetts

In the hotel’s own words

At the end of the 19th Century, a Russian prince built his datch on this historical site between Nice and Monaco. In the 1950's the Cap Estel was developed into a deluxe hotel, welcoming celebrities from all over the world. After a three year renovation program, the Cap Estel has again found its former splendour with state-of-the-art technology.

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Located on its own private 5-acre peninsular, the Cap Estel offers 11 self-contained suites from 50 to 500 sq. metres and 7 deluxe guest rooms with private balconies or terraces overlooking the Mediterranean.

As an ideal setting for private banquets, receptions and product launches, the Cap Estel will become again one of the most prestigious venues on the Cote de Azur.

Accommodations:

Individually controlled air-conditioning and heating units

Bedrooms equipped private baths or showers

All bedrooms and sitting rooms have individual flat screen televisions, radio and DVD

All bedrooms and suites have private direct dial telephone and data points for internet and e-mail connection

All bedrooms and suites have a sea view and all have either a balcony or terrace

Private safes in each bedroom

Free Daily newspaper (personal choice)

Most suites have full kitchen. For a supplement, we can supply the necessary utensils.

Leisure Facilities:

Free access to the private beach, indoor soft water pool, outdoor sea water pool, gym, sauna, steam bath.

On Property Services:

"La Table du Cap Estel" offers fine dining in the Loggia with its garden terrace and in summer time barbecue and bar in the Poolhouse.

"Le Spa du Cap Estel" for beauty treatments and massages

Daily house-keeping services

Laundry and dry cleaning service

Free parking facilities

Reception and Concierge Service

Outside Services:

Organized through the concierge. Car rental, catering service, restaurant reservations, transfers by limo or taxis, air/rail reservations, boat charter, water sports, golf tennis, sight seeing excursions, baby sitter, currency exchange, etc.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

8 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Deluxe
2Junior Suite
Suites
31 Bedroom Suite
4Duplex Suite Le Parc
51 Bedroom Suite Le Cap
62 Bedroom Suite La Corniche
72 Bedroom Suite Le Cap
84 Bedroom Suite Le Cap

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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