Côte d’Azur · Est. 1969
The Hôtel
Fourteen rooms, three terraces, and one lift with a temperament.
The property register
Fourteen rooms. No two quite alike. And then there is Room 1414.
There is no prescribed route. The sea is downhill. The bar is easier to find after dark.
Réception
The beginning of every stay.
02Bar Carmella
The heart of Carmella after sunset.
03La Piscine
Towels are provided. Playing cards are not.
04Le Jardin
The table is laid when it needs to be.
05The Courtyard
Nowhere particularly important to be.
06The Pétanque Court
Beginners welcome. Arguments expected.
07The Cigar Terrace
Conversation carries better after dark.
08Room 1414
Please do not disturb.
09The Boutique
Objects from around the hôtel.
10The Bath House
Salt, steam, linen, quiet.
11The Lower Terrace
Drinks, small dinners, occasional music.
12The Jetty
Carmella Journeys begin here.
13The Garage
For departures inland.
14The Old Gate
The original way in, and now the way out at 8:30.
From the Front Desk
01Morning Ride · 8:30 · four guests · coffee at 8:15.
02A pair of riding gloves is waiting at Réception for whoever left them.
03Pool service has been extended until sunset.
Posted this morning