Booking into the Negresco, a National Historic Monument, is like overnighting at a museum. Room and suites - many with sea views - are individually decorated with antiques. The hotel itself has an impressive art collection and a Baccarat crystal chandelier commissioned by the last Russian czar. Named after Henri Negresco who built the hotel in 1912, it acquired its reputation in the last half century under the ownership of the Augier family. Its restaurant Le Chantecler has two Michelin stars. Guests have access to Neptune private beach.