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An eternal favorite of the jet set, the Côte d’Azur never ceases to amaze with its pristine beaches, pastel-hued historic buildings, quaint villages, and luxurious accommodations. Since the turn of the 20th century, A-listers looking to stay in the middle of the action have chosen the Hôtel Hermitage, a member of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. For admirers of classic French architecture and design, the palatial property has much to recommend it. A ceiling mural inspired by François Boucher and Je
Of the hotel’s 278 rooms and suites, the most requested is the Diamond Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi. One of the highest ranking suites, it occupies the top of the Prince Wing. Acclaimed designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, who’s behind other prestigious properties including the Four Seasons George V in Paris and the Savoy Hotel in London, redesigned the Hôtel Hermitage and gave the Diamond Duplex Suite a thoroughly modern face-lift.
All 100 of the 57-story building’s units will take advantage of its waterfront location and offer sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. (Prices range from $1.8 million to $10 million–plus.) Among the lavish features are two amenity levels: The seventh floor includes a 75-foot resort pool and fitness center, and the 30th offers a grand private dining room that can seat 30. Currently in the land-preparation phase, the glass tower is slated for completion in 2018, when it will officially be the Edgewater neighborhoo