It's official: the Hotel du Couvent, a freshly opened gem in the heart of Old Nice, has just snagged a Special Prize for an Interior at the highly esteemed 2025 Prix Versailles, the international competition that celebrates the best in architecture and design worldwide. Not just a little polite mention, no: a true distinction, reserved for places that can evoke emotion through their spaces. This award places the Nice hotel alongside iconic addresses chosen from all continents, proving that the Côte d’Azur shines not only for its turquoise sea but also for its sense of style.
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An old convent transformed into a design sanctuary
The Hotel du Couvent captivates for a bold reason: it reinvents a historic 17th-century convent without ever betraying its spirit. The architects focused on an elegant simplicity, using noble materials, delicately crafted light, and volumes that still breathe the spirituality of the place. The result? Spaces that oscillate between Mediterranean softness and an embraced modernity. Decor, ambiance, details… everything has been carefully curated to create a luxurious and soothing cocoon, capable of competing with the most beautiful international addresses. Clearly, the jury of the Prix Versailles was instantly smitten.
An award that shines a spotlight on all of Nice
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Beyond the hotel itself, this award is truly a boost for Nice. The city affirms its status as a cultural and design destination, far away from the cliché of “beach-ice- tourists baking in the sun.” With this victory, it marks its place on the global map of reinvented hospitality.boldly. The Couvent Hotel thus becomes a new showcase of Nice’s expertise, attracting both travelers in search of beautiful stories and lovers of contemporary architecture.
Address: 1 Rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice, France