Some hotels become icons simply by existing, and Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat is one of them. Opened in 1908, the hotel has welcomed generations of Riviera travellers from its extraordinary position at the tip of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, with its unmistakable white façade facing the Mediterranean becoming one of the most recognisable images of the French Riviera. Today, the Four Seasons property spans seven hectares and comprises 75 rooms, suites and villas – notably more intimate than neighbouring Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – allowing it to retain a wonderfully private feel.

Rather than relying solely on its legendary status, the hotel continues to reinvent itself for a new generation of guests, with the Club Dauphin beach club, its iconic seawater infinity pool and two clay tennis courts providing plenty of reason to stay put. Its latest addition is the reimagined Sea Explorers Kids' Club, an extraordinary 4,000-square-metre world of treetop adventures, pirate-inspired structures, creative spaces and outdoor play – making it a destination in its own right for younger guests. For dining, Yoric Tièche oversees the hotel's Michelin-starred Le Cap, alongside the other restaurants and bars that make spending an entire day on property remarkably easy.

Séntire's take: This is perhaps one of the Riviera's most compelling choices for genuine downtime. It suits the family who wants to disappear into their own world for a few days, or the couple who would rather stay within their private bubble than chase the scene elsewhere. And while you could happily never leave, its location makes Monaco an easy dinner trip, Saint-Tropez a tempting day out, and Cannes equally within reach. The real luxury here is having the choice – an iconic address when you want it, and a secluded Mediterranean retreat when you don't.