Caius Marius

This is by far one of my favorite hotel in France. The location is superb, right by the Ocean, the management keep the old feel of the second empire throughout the building but never compromised on they modern needs, the staff is very helpful and pleasant to talk to and the rooms have everything you might expect from a palace. Breakfast is opulent with an amazing selection of food. The terrace facing the ocean has a lovely setting and serves good food. But to achieve perfection and 5 stars some items needs to be fixed. We had a problem with the engine of our curtains and it was not fixed despite the fact we stayed 4 days but most importantly the pool needs a proper management. Here you have this beautiful 30 m meter pool with lounge chairs facing the ocean but nobody offers you a glass of water or comes to propose you any drinks for the whole afternoon. Instead they chit chat at the entrance while leaving clients unattended. To be fair we did not try the Michelin stars restaurant but it seems having a meal directly facing the sunset through gigantic floor to ceiling window must be a very romantic experience. We will surely come back to try it.