Immediately, the staff sprung into action.

In the meantime, they gently suggested, perhaps I should check out the spa?

A common space at Arev St. Tropez designed by Luis Bustamante.

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Photo: Courtesy of Arev

At a hotel like this, its easy to offer such personalized service.

Plus, theres no formal check-in desk or lobby at Arev.

Madrileno designer Luis Bustamante is the mastermind behind the interiors.

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A common space at Arev St. Tropez designed by Luis Bustamante.

The walls, meanwhile, are painted either royal blue or white.

Stripes, in all forms, abound.

The Strand restaurant’s terrace.

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The Strand restaurant’s terrace.

Theres an olive tree there, which a waiter tells me is over 100 years old.

A garden sits beyond.

Its tranquil here this morning, but later in the afternoon, it picks up.

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Place des Oliviers at Arev St. Tropez boasts two shops and a food truck.

Im in a more solitary mood, however.

So I decide to go into town to do some shopping.

Its only a five-minute walkor two-minute bike rideaway.

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A guest room at Arev boasts a nautical color scheme.

Place des Oliviers at Arev St. Tropez boasts two shops and a food truck.

When I return, its time for dinner.

I wash it down with a delicious blackberry mocktail.

Its the best cocktail Ive ever had!

The woman responds enthusiastically.)

Just then, I receive an Instagram DM from my friend who was at the wedding.

Are you at the Arev?

Im at dinner, come say hi!

They start typing, then stop, then start typing again.

Im already in bed.

Theyre so comfy here.

And just like that, I get my check.

In my bathroom are products by local company Maison St. that are made from Tropezian herbs.

Theres also a small patio with chaise loungersperfect if you want to soak up the sun in private.

A guest room at Arev boasts a nautical color scheme.

With a switch, I activate my blackout shades.

Sleep comes almost instantaneously.

The next morning, I wake up completely refreshed.

No responseshes still sleeping.