Les Palmiers, Sainte-MaximeLes Palmiers in Sainte-Maxime, France has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 22 hotels we score in Sainte-Maxime. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.1. Rooms from about $142 a night (cached, not a live quote).Les Palmiers is a three-star hotel situated in the centre of Sainte-Maxime's old town. The building dates back to 1888 and overlooks the local port and marina. It offers 28 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and provides a daily buffet breakfast. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant which serves regional food. The location provides easy access to the beach, the local casino, and the Saint-Tropez shuttle pier. It suits travellers looking for a central base with modern interiors. Because it is located in the heart of the old town, the surrounding streets may be busy.What stands out

Central old town location

Views of the marina

Recently renovated rooms

Close to local beaches

Watch out for

Located in a busy area

Better-scored in Sainte-Maxime

Hotel Le Beauvallon, Sainte-Maxime: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $2,272 a night. Hotel Le Beauvallon is a historic Belle Époque property in Grimaud, on the waterfront of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Muse Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime: 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $992 a night. Muse Saint-Tropez is a five-star hotel in Ramatuelle, on the Route des Marres in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, a short drive from Place des Lices.

Althoff Villa Belrose, Sainte-Maxime: 3.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $616 a night. Althoff Villa Belrose is a five-star hotel on a hillside in Gassin, looking out over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the Mediterranean.