Hôtel Riva Art & Spa

The six categories include double rooms, rooms for two with the option of twin beds, and a triple room. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. They range in size from 14 to 15 m²; the rooms accommodate two people, except for the triple room, which sleeps three. Soundproofing is also among the shared amenities.

The views and access to the outdoors distinguish the categories. Some rooms offer sea views and a private terrace, while others overlook the town or the mountains. One Double Room with Shower and Mountain View has no balcony and is on the first floor. The triple category has a double bed and a single bed. Rooms with the option of twin beds can be set up with either two single beds or one double bed.

The wellness area includes a spa, a hammam, a hot tub, a solarium and massage services. A sun terrace and loungers provide space to relax outdoors, while an open-air bath completes the facilities. The rooftop jacuzzi is for adults only, and spa access is subject to a surcharge. Wellness packages and a relaxation area are also available.

The hotel has an on-site café, a bar and minibars in the rooms; breakfast can be served in your room. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers concierge and luggage storage services, as well as express check-in and check-out. Private indoor parking is available by reservation for €24 per day, with spaces accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Facilities also include a lift, wheelchair-accessible amenities and terraces facing the beach.

Menton stretches along the Mediterranean at the eastern end of the Alpes-Maritimes, between Monaco and the Italian border. The town combines a seafront, pebble beaches and old streets climbing towards Saint-Michel Basilica. Its mild climate and subtropical gardens give it a different character from the seaside resorts further west. The Promenade du Soleil follows the coast; Borrigo Beach is opposite the hotel.

Explore the old town on foot, among stairways, colourful façades and little squares. The Jean Cocteau Museum showcases the artist’s connections with the town, while the Palais Carnolès and its citrus gardens offer a stroll among botanical collections. Biovès Gardens are known for their floral displays and decorations during the Lemon Festival. Menton train station, 500 m away, connects the town with neighbouring coastal communities; Nice and Monaco are also accessible by road or train.

You could start the day with a swim, then continue through the old town’s streets and along the harbour before visiting a museum or gardens. In February and March, the Lemon Festival brings Menton to life with citrus sculptures and parades. Spring and autumn are well suited to walks along the seafront and trips to villages in the hinterland. In summer, the coast is busier and visitors head to the beaches from the morning onwards.