Designer hospitality: the return of the grand hotels

For the traveller seeking a stop-off full of charm, 2026 marks the return of two iconic addresses. The Grand Hôtel Nord-Pinus, which has always been a refuge for artists and bullfighters, reopens its doors under the creative direction of Duro Olowu. Each room is a work of art in itself, where distinctive fabrics and handmade ceramics mingle with contemporary design, culminating in the penthouse with a private terrace overlooking the historic square. Those who prefer a more urban modernity can find refuge at the new Mercure Arles Centre Arènes. Born from the transformation of the former Atrium, this four-star hotel offers a cosy lounge and a panoramic swimming pool from which to admire the city's red rooftops, completing the offer with a bistronomic restaurant - a format that represents the perfect union between haute cuisine and the informal and welcoming atmosphere typical of a bistro - that serves Mediterranean cuisine based on zero-kilometre ingredients.