Hotel Victoria

On the French Riviera, right on the beach in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. A 15-minute drive puts you in Monaco for the Casino, Oceanographic Museum and Prince's Palace. Close to Menton, the Jean Cocteau Museum, Cabanon Le Corbusier and Palais Carnoles. Pet-friendly and family-friendly base for Côte d'Azur adventures.

Bright, recently renovated rooms with a contemporary-elegant vibe. Many rooms have private terraces with sea or mountain views, minibars, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs; bathrooms feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Terrace and sea-view lounge for sunset drinks, plus a snack bar/deli and limited-hours room service. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), a banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, kids' playroom and paid onsite parking.

Business center and computer station, complimentary newspapers, and high-speed wired and wireless internet.

Daily buffet breakfast (for a fee) and drinks at the bar/lounge; enjoy light bites on the terrace with panoramic Mediterranean views.