Hotel Villa Azur  

On the Côte d'Azur in Villeneuve-Loubet, this beach hotel perches by the Mediterranean. Steps from Fontonne Beach and Plage de la Batterie and about 3 km from the town center. A short drive puts you on the Promenade des Anglais or at Allianz Riviera. A family-friendly seaside base with easy access to Cannes and Juan-les-Pins.

Just 24 guestrooms, spacious and furnished with taste. Rooms feature design, trendy bathrooms (bathtub or shower), double beds and some family-friendly layouts. Many rooms have balconies or a terrace with direct sea views; the solarium and a winter garden are guest-exclusive. In-room touches include flat-screen TVs, iPod docking, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Rooftop terrace and solarium for sweeping Mediterranean views. Free on-site self parking and complimentary wireless internet across the property. Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe-deposit box. Bar and on-site restaurant plus a snack bar/deli. Expect sea-breeze mornings and easy beach access.

Conference hall for meetings, complimentary wireless internet and a tour desk to arrange excursions. Multilingual staff (English, Russian, French) and free local phone calls from rooms.

On-site restaurant serves local Mediterranean flavors and there's a casual snack bar/deli for lighter bites. A bar is available for drinks. Continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:00 (for a fee); children 11 and under eat breakfast free.