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Opening 2027 season

Oetker Collection

Oetker Collection Saint-Tropez

the collection's 13th Masterpiece

Ramatuelle, Saint-Tropez, France

First look

Oetker Collection doesn't open hotels often, so a new one is worth paying attention to. This will be the group's 13th property and its first in Saint-Tropez, going up on the former site of Le Mas Bellevue, on the road between the town and Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle. The idea on paper is a Provencal hamlet rather than a single block: fifty-three keys spread across eleven two-storey houses, every room with its own terrace or patio.

Interiors come from Gilles & Boissier, the Paris studio behind Le Bristol's redesign and a long list of restaurants worth the trip. That pairing is the part we're most curious about, alongside an infinity pool, a wellness floor, and the usual run of bars and restaurants.

We haven't stayed, and won't until it opens for the 2027 season. What we'll be watching for: whether the hamlet layout feels like a real village or just a marketing line, and whether Oetker's notoriously steady service holds up on day one. We'll find out when we visit.

Not yet scored. We publish a Fat Score only once a hotel is open and real guests have stayed and written about it — this is a first look, not a verdict.

Before it opens

When does Oetker Collection Saint-Tropez open?

It is slated to open for the 2027 season. As of mid-2026 the hotel is still under construction on the former Le Mas Bellevue site and has not been named.

How many rooms will it have and who designed it?

Fifty-three rooms and suites across eleven two-storey houses, each with a private terrace or patio. Interiors are by the Paris studio Gilles & Boissier.

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What you can book today

Oetker Collection Saint-Tropezis still under wraps. Here's what's already open and scored in our collection — more from Oetker Collection, and nearby in France.

Eden Rock St Barths — St Barthélemy, France
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Eden Rock remains the original St. Barths icon for good reason — its perch on the rocky outcrop dividing St. Jean Beach creates the most coveted location on the island, steps from Nikki Beach and Gustavia's boutiques. The property splits into two distinct experiences: Eden beachside suites offer direct sand access, while the Rock suites carved into the cliff provide dramatic panoramic views and ultimate privacy. Under Oetker Collection stewardship, the hard product shines with signature suites like Jane and Christopher Columbus delivering pink marble bathrooms, private terraces, and that ineffable St. Barths glamour. Service can be inconsistent — some staff deliver the intuitive anticipation you'd expect at this level, while others drift into 'island time' — but the villa program with dedicated concierges like Max and Sebastien consistently exceeds expectations.

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Le Bristol Paris — Paris, France
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Le Bristol is the Paris palace hotel that gets the fundamentals right so consistently, for so long, that it has become the benchmark against which the others are measured — ranked 19th globally on the World's 50 Best Hotels in 2025 and a perennial top-three favorite among Travel + Leisure readers. Under Oetker Collection's long-term family stewardship and GM Aurélie Martin's hands-on leadership, the hotel operates with an almost orchestral precision: the concierge team is genuinely encyclopedic, the recognition of returning guests is sincere rather than theatrical, and Epicure's three Michelin stars come without the stuffiness that usually travels with them. The traditional Louis XVI interiors will divide modern minimalists — this is unabashedly grand Haussmannian Paris, not a Zaha Hadid composition — but in person the proportions and detail far exceed what photos suggest. A handful of credible reports flag inconsistency under pressure (HVAC failures during heat waves, occasional front-desk indifference), which keeps it from perfection but doesn't dent the overwhelming consensus. For a classic Paris stay where food, location, and warmly personalized service all land at the same level, nothing on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré comes closer.

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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa — Baden-Baden, Germany
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Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa delivers the kind of old-world luxury that feels increasingly rare—a 150-year-old institution set in Baden-Baden's famous park that genuinely earns its reputation. The recent renovation has breathed new life into the Villa Stéphanie while preserving the property's timeless elegance, creating spacious rooms with limestone bathrooms and vault-like doors that provide complete tranquility. The medical spa program is genuinely world-class, offering everything from detox treatments to holistic wellness regimens that feel more European clinic than hotel amenity. Service can be inconsistent—some guests experience flawless attention while others encounter frustrating delays—but when it works, it's the kind of intuitive hospitality that makes you feel like a treasured regular.

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Cheval Blanc Courchevel — Courchevel, France
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Cheval Blanc Courchevel stands as the undisputed crown jewel of ski-in/ski-out luxury in the Alps, where LVMH's attention to detail meets legendary Three Valleys terrain access. The hotel's ski concierge service is genuinely transformative — they literally remove your boots and slip on cashmere slippers each return, then have your equipment perfectly prepared for the next morning. Le 1947 earns its three Michelin stars through Yannick Alléno's mastery, though some find the formal dining room lacks the cozy alpine charm you'd expect at this altitude. The real magic happens in the seamless choreography: direct slope access, impeccable service that anticipates every need, and rooms that blend contemporary luxury with subtle mountain references. Yes, everything costs double what it should, but when you're paying €4,000+ per night, the experience delivers on those inflated expectations.

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