At the beginning of 20th century, king leopold II of Belgium described "the areas of the Alpes Maritimes as a paradise on earth." Bathed in the magical light of the french Riviera, Cap-Ferrat remains boths as fascinating and beautiful today as it was then. It was at the heart of this peaceful paradise of natural beauty that the "Compagnie Hotelière des Centres de Tourisme Automobile" chose to build the elegant Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat. From the opening of its doors in February 1908, the hotel welcomed the aristocratic clientele during the mild winter season.

The Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat attracted the international elite who wintered on the French Riviera; princes and dukes of de Russian Imperial family, the European royal houses, lords and barons from England; the great entrepreneurs of finance and industry, glittering literary and artistic celebrities. One of the best features of this turn-of-the-20th century palace is its location at the tip of the peninsula in the midst of a 14-acre garden of semitropical trees and manicured lawns. It has been the retreat of the international elite since 1908, and occupies the same celestial status as the Réserve and Métropole in Beaulieu. Its cuisine even equals the Métropole's. The building has open loggias and big arched windows, and a terrace over the sea where you can enjoy the views. Guest rooms are conservatively modern, with dressing rooms. For the most part, they look as if the late Princess Grace might settle in comfortably at any minute. They are generally spacious and open to sea views, with thick carpets and elegant fabric wall coverings. Bathrooms are state-of-the-art, with shower/tub combinations, robes, bidets, and power showerheads. The beach is accessible via funicular from the main building.