Le Victoria, Nice’s secret palace, is about to shake things up…
A confidential five-star hotel, designed as an insider’s resort, rises between sky and sea in the heart of Nice. Come and discover Maison Albar – Le Victoria!
Le Victoria: when the Côte d’Azur regains its pedigree
Just a stone’s throw from the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna, Maison Albar – Le Victoria reinvents the luxury hotel experience. Imagined as a secret resort, the house is named after Victoria, the 5th generation of the Albar family, a line of passionate hoteliers.
But don’t be fooled by appearances. Behind its contemporary façade, the hotel conceals a world inspired by the 1930s, designed by the duo GOMIS and Studio MHNA. This is where the discreet elegance of French design meets the softness of the Côte d’Azur. Ivory cameos, lacquers and Mediterranean blues evoke the soul of Riviera villas.
Dream suites with infinity views
102 rooms and 30 suites immerse guests in a peaceful atmosphere, overlooking the sea or the hills of Nice. Special mention must be made of the Suites Merveilles, ideal for romantic stays, or the Victoria and Céline suites, veritable cocoons perched on the fifth floor with private terraces and whirlpool baths.
The interior blends discreet refinement with precious materials: straw marquetry, white marble, noble woods. Luxury here isn’t shouted, it’s whispered.
Taulissa: a perched restaurant that flirts with the sky
Up there, perched on the summit of Victoria, TAULISSA is a gastronomic UFO from Glenn Viel (three Michelin stars) and Fred Grava. Their vision? A table of sharing and generosity, resolutely rooted in the local terroir, but always with that zest of madness that characterizes them.
The location offers a 360° panoramic view: the Mediterranean, the Nice hinterland and the Mercantour are revealed as far as the eye can see. The adjoining bar, like a yacht’s pontoon under white sails, adds a festive dimension to the setting.
It’s also a place of lively conviviality, with a resident DJ, dishes finished in the dining room, and cocktails revisited in an atmosphere as elegant as it is relaxed. Here, time stands still.
Oria: a spa bathed in gold and light
At the heart of the hotel, the Oria spa is a 650 m² sanctuary inspired by gold (from the Latin Aurum), where every treatment becomes a ritual. Three collections of prestigious brands stand side by side: Beauty Gold and its 24K gold treatments, a veritable elixir of radiance; La Colline, Swiss science at the service of cellular youth; Seed to Skin, Tuscan alchemy between natural bioactives and green innovation.
Add to this the Vital Dôme, French infratherapy technology with 38 wellness programs (slimming, detox, sports recovery…), and a Bellessa beauty and hairdressing studio for last-minute preparations.
Here, everything is tailor-made, guided by a beauty concierge. A rarity in Nice, also open to local customers thanks to Club Oria.
Café Victoria, lounges and luxury gallery: lifestyle under the skin
Far from being just another palace, Le Victoria is a place where people from Nice and around the world meet over a Glenn Viel espresso in the Café Victoria.
Its four event rooms (Azur, Tèrra, Mar, Cièl) can also be used for receptions or seminars in a light-filled setting.
And for fashion lovers, the surprise is on the first floor: Park Avenue, a 5,500 m² gallery of luxury boutiques in the heart of the Carré d’Or. A discreet temple to chic shopping, just like the hotel itself.
Why you should go now
Because Maison Albar – Le Victoria cultivates the art of discretion. No flashy campaigning or ostentatious bling. You come on recommendation, as if to a private circle.
But the news is starting to leak on Instagram, and several influencers have already set up shop there. Before the address goes viral, the time to book is now.
Practical information
📍 Maison Albar – Le Victoria
6avenue de Suède, 06000 Nice, France
📞 +33 4 22 70 08 00
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.maison-albar-hotels-le-victoria.com
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