Luxury Hotels “Off Market”: exclusive opportunities beyond the spotlight
We offer discreet access to exceptional 5-star and palace hotels available exclusively off market. Led by renowned industry experts, our luxury hotel advisory connects qualified buyers with unique assets through trusted international networks, ensuring confidentiality, expertise, and strategic guidance at every stage of the transaction.
Bernard Lambert is one of the key players in the international luxury business world. He studied hotel management in his family's hometown of Nice, rising to became President and CEO of Méridien group in 1997; he retained that position until he moved to Monaco and was appointed CEO of Monte-Carlo S.B.M. in 2002. His vision has given new impetus to Monte Carlo, successfully bringing in modern ideas while retaining the heritage and elegance of the resort.
The magic of 5-star hotels
The magic of 5-star hotels lies in an exceptional and personalised customer experience, combining modern luxury, absolute comfort and impeccable service, anticipating and exceeding expectations through carefully orchestrated details, high-end facilities (spa, gastronomy) and staff trained to excellence to create unique and memorable experiences, often innovating with local and tailor-made touches.
The key elements of this magic
Tailor-made service: The highly qualified staff strives to make each guest feel unique, often applying strict rules such as the 10 and 5 metre rule (making eye contact and greeting guests within 1.5 metres) to make guests feel recognised and appreciated.
Anticipating needs: The aim is to surprise guests in a positive way, with unexpected touches such as a gift in the room, personalised assistance from the concierge, or exclusive experiences (private dinners, workshops).
State-of-the-art facilities: Spacious, technologically advanced rooms, leisure facilities (spa, swimming pool), gourmet dining with local produce, and elegant communal areas.
High standards and requirements: Adherence to a strict evaluation grid for rooms (size, amenities), services, impeccable cleanliness, and overall atmosphere.
Luxury reinvented: Excellence is not static; hotels are constantly innovating, particularly in gastronomy (local products, seasonality) and experiences to renew the emotion.
Distinction from palaces
Palace hotels are ultra-luxurious establishments offering exceptional services, with an official distinction in France awarded by Atout France, but the term is also used for prestigious establishments around the world, such as in Geneva, St. Moritz or Dubai, representing excellence in terms of service, gastronomy and facilities, beyond the simple 5-star classification.
Palaces are a category above 5 stars, with even stricter requirements, often linked to history, an exceptional location and service that goes beyond simple comfort to create a truly ‘timeless’ experience.
In short, the magic is not just in the bling, but in the mastery of human emotion, transforming a simple stay into a personalised and unforgettable experience, where every detail is designed for the well-being of the guest.
Hotels for sale "off market"
A hotel for sale "off-market" means it's being sold privately, without public listings or broad advertising, through exclusive networks, agents, or direct contact, offering discretion, less competition for buyers, and control for sellers, often for luxury or unique properties.
Graduate of the hotel management schools in Toulouse and Lausanne.
Manager of the Concorde La Fayette hotel before joining the Méridien Etoile hotel, where he served as both General Manager and Regional Director for the brand's two hotels in Paris and 12 other hotels of the brand.
Senior Vice-President of the Mövenpick Group for Europe and Africa and former CEO of the CONCORDE Group.
Bernard DELBOURG
After completing his university studies with a Master's degree, he created several companies in the private and collective catering, management, auditing and consulting sectors.
Private advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the airline ‘West African Airlines’ based in Cotonou with the creation of a hub at Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
He created two start-ups, one in Paris and the other in Montpellier, with the creation of personalised medical records in 2003.
He entered the world of real estate and luxury hotels a few years ago.