“A discreet location and an austere frontage hide a bold, contemporary design hotel with striking modern art and monochrome, minimalist bedrooms. The cool subterranean spa is the perfect spot for reviving after a day’s exploring, as is the inner courtyard”
“A discreet location and an austere frontage hide a bold, contemporary design hotel with striking modern art and monochrome, minimalist bedrooms. The cool subterranean spa is the perfect spot for reviving after a day’s exploring, as is the inner courtyard”
Hotel Review
The grand arched entrance of this otherwise austere-looking building dates from its time in the 17th century as the city's mint. In other respects, though, it has been totally transformed: bold and dark interiors - midnight-blue carpets, striped blue wallpaper – are jazzed up with startling flashes of turquoise furniture, colourful modern art and glowing black chandeliers.
Bedrooms are more sober with a sleek grey and white palette, and minimalist modular furniture that, together, create airy and restful spaces. A charcoal-coloured feature wall and big designer floor lamp add touches of drama. (Suites are also more dramatic with flashes of bright pink and fresco-style wallpaper.) Bathrooms are bright, modern and shower-only. Some rooms overlook the internal courtyard - the latter a nice spot for a summer breakfast -while the best rooms are at the rear overlooking the harbour entrance and the Lantern tower. The latter, one of three medieval towers that are the impressive remains of the city's port fortifications, is a two-minute walk.
The old port and the intriguing arcaded streets of the oldtown - plus plenty of restaurants - are within ten minutes yet the hotel's street is outside the city's bustle.
After a day exploring, relax in the cool subterranean surrounds of the hotel's spa with its sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, and luxurious Sochys products. There's a small bar and simple charcuterie and cheese platters, but the hotel really shines at breakfast, a wonderful spread of breads, pastries, cakes and waffles as well as fruit, eggs and cold meats. Just the ticket for a day's exploring.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Explore the old town with its limestone-paved streets, arcades and mix of medieval and Renaissance buildings
- Museums
- Check out the wide range of museums including a Maritime museum, Natural History museum and New World Museum
- Great walks
- Climb the the three medieval towers; two guarding the old port, one an early lighthouse
- Other Activities
- Be amazed in the vast aquarium with exotic fish, dainty jellyfish and the odd shark…
- Sights nearby
- See the Les Minimes Marina – the largest in Europe which has berths for 5000 craft
- Watersports
- Head down to the towns beaches, one by the marina, one beside the Lantern tower
- Artworks
- Modern art in every room and public space.
- Pet friendly
- ets are allowed. Charges may be applicable and bowls are provided
- Designer
- Sit-out Terrace
- Contemporary
- Disabled access
- Beach nearby
- Gym
- Chic
- Boutique
- Spa
Facilities
- Parking
- Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 20 per day
- Pet friendly
- ets are allowed. Charges may be applicable and bowls are provided
- Meeting Room
- State of the art meeting room.
- Bicycle hire
- Bar
- Fireplace
- Walking distance restaurants
- Sauna/Steam
- Massage
- Library
- Wifi
- Sit-out Terrace
- EV Charging Station
- Disabled access
- Spa
- Gym
- Sitting Room
- Bath robes
- Suites
- Hot Tub
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Business Centre
- Safe
Activities
- Museums
- Check out the wide range of museums including a Maritime museum, Natural History museum and New World Museum
- Great walks
- Climb the the three medieval towers; two guarding the old port, one an early lighthouse
- Other Activities
- Be amazed in the vast aquarium with exotic fish, dainty jellyfish and the odd shark…
- Sights nearby
- See the Les Minimes Marina – the largest in Europe which has berths for 5000 craft
- Watersports
- Head down to the towns beaches, one by the marina, one beside the Lantern tower
Map & Location
