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Overview
In 1920, the Comte de Milléant dreamt of creating the most spectacular casino on the Riviera. This casino nestling on the Basse Corniche road between Nice and Monaco never saw the light of day as the massive landscaping work and the creation of the Palais de la Méditerranée's casino on the Promenade des Anglais soaked up the aristocrat's considerable fortune.
In 1930, the property was purchased at a candle auction by Count Maurice Maeterlinck. Abandoning the green velvet of the casino so dear to his predecessor, he instead built a superb residence which he named "Villa Orlamonde". All of the great names from the economic, political and artistic circles of the day rubbed shoulders here during some of the finest parties the Riviera had to offer. Following Maeterlinck's death in 1949, his widow continued to enjoy a peaceful life here until her death, and did not change the sober decor characterised by its marble and lighting effects, so carefully crafted by her departed husband.
The property was then largely forgotten, and suffered the ravages of time. During the 1980s a luxury property development programme saw the Villa Orlamonde being restored to its former glory, with the villa being converted into huge apartments. This included the completion of the long neglected landscaping work originally started during the failed casino project.
It was in 1986 that a Swiss businessman, Henri Ferdinand Lavanchy (the founder of the Adia temping company) fell in love with this unique site and completed the final work required to convert the premises into a luxury hotel. The establishment opened its doors to a select clientele in April 1990.
Today, this hotel surrounded by its 4 ha of grounds and gardens offers 12 bedrooms and 28 suites, ideally located on the rocky cliffs overlooking the headlands of Antibes and St Jean Cap Ferrat.
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30 Blvd Maurice Maeterlinck Ba Nice , 06300
Directions:
NICE COTE D-AZUR AIRPORT:
West 12 Kilometers DRIVING DIRECTIONS Take -Promenade des Anglais- Up to the port Take Basse Corniche direction Monaco Drive 3 Kilometers and turn right.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROPERTY FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS.
Transportation:
SHUTTLE OF THE HOTEL FOR PICK UP AT THE AIRPORT ON REQUEST WITH ADDITIONAL FEES
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Amenities &
Activities
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Services
On-Site Services -
Chargeable Services:
Car Rental
Laundry/Valet
General Services:
Airport Shuttle
Babysitting/Childcare
Baggage Hold
Banking
Business Services
Concierge
Currency Exchange
Doctor On Call
Front Desk 24 Hrs
Late Check-Out
Local Shuttle
Masseuse
Multilingual Staff
Safe Deposit Box
Theater Ticket Desk
Turndown Service
Wake-Up Calls
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Facilities
PROPERTY FEATURES
CHILD CARE
HAIR SALON
CAR RENT DESK
KIDS STAYFREE
CONCIERGE DK
ELEVATORS
FAMILY PLAN
GIFT SHOP
HANDICAP FAC
LAUNDRY/VALET
LOUNGE
MEETING ROOMS
MULTILINGUAL
PARKING
SMALL PETS
PHONE SERVICE
OUTDOOR POOL
RESTAURANT
SAFE DEPOSIT
TV
TV, CABLE
ROOM FEATURES
AIR CONDITION
BALCONY
CONCIERGE LVL
MINI BAR
NO SMOKING RM
SAFE IN ROOM
WET BAR
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Cancel by 3 days prior to 1300 hrs on day of arrival, local hotel time, to avoid a CANCELLATION PENALTY.
Please refer to the description of the rate plan being booked for any additional policy information.
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