King palms shade the sun beds by the pool, dove-colored shutters, a sweeping spiral staircase, deep bathtubs with iron feet, and the legendary French Riviera at the front door: The hotel was once a Provençal house, now recreated and run by a couple from London, with their own upbeat, personal and eclectic style. Contemporary art and furniture, Chinese rugs, traditional French antiques and bed linens add to the relaxed luxury among the grand hotels of the coast. Anyway, there is no stuffy dress code here—although you can run into the young high society.