it's been a few years, but when we went to nice, the Chantecler
Hotel Negresco had no stars from the big M.

we had one of the grandest, most opulent meals ever. once a 3* Chantecler
Hotel Negresco just opted out.

a center table was roped off with a velvet cord. table for 8 was set for 3. a very grand elderly female arrived, with her two toy poodles. all 3 were seated, the pups on cushions. and she was served. did not, but should have asked who was that grand dame???