Hotel Antares is a 40-room budget hostel that's about a two-minute walk to the main train station and about a 15-minute walk to the beach. Private and dorm-style rooms are basic but clean, with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, linens, and towels. Perks include free breakfast, a communal kitchen, and a basement hangout spot that hosts frequent meet-and-greets with free wine and snacks. Travelers seeking more private but still budget-friendly rooms should check out the Hotel Trocadero around the corner.
Hotel Antares is a 40-room budget hostel that's about a two-minute walk to the main train station and about a 15-minute walk to the beach. Private and dorm-style rooms are basic but clean, with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, linens, and towels. Perks include free breakfast, a communal kitchen, and a basement hangout spot that hosts frequent meet-and-greets with free wine and snacks. Travelers seeking more private but still budget-friendly rooms should check out the Hotel Trocadero around the corner.
The three-pearl Le Royal is a historic hotel and a Nice landmark, located right on the Cote d'Azur's Promenade des Anglais. This neoclassical building that dates from the early 20th-century has 140 guest rooms, some of which boast balconies with sweeping sea views and posh decor. All units have flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack kettles, and rooms with city views have dated bathrooms. The top feature here is the outdoor terrace that overlooks the water, and there's a full-service restaurant that offers a continental breakfast for a fee. Travelers looking for a step up can check out Westminster Hotel & Spa, which has more amenities and a private beach.
The three-pearl Le Royal is a historic hotel and a Nice landmark, located right on the Cote d'Azur's Promenade des Anglais. This neoclassical building that dates from the early 20th-century has 140 guest rooms, some of which boast balconies with sweeping sea views and posh decor. All units have flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack kettles, and rooms with city views have dated bathrooms. The top feature here is the outdoor terrace that overlooks the water, and there's a full-service restaurant that offers a continental breakfast for a fee. Travelers looking for a step up can check out Westminster Hotel & Spa, which has more amenities and a private beach.
With just 30 rooms in a historic 19th-century building, the three-pearl Hotel Aria is a charming boutique option in the center of Nice. Located a 10-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais, the hotel isn’t a beachfront property, but it’s still easily walkable to the train station, the Old Town, and Villa Massena. Small, airy rooms have mini-fridges and some include quaint French balconies and/or jetted tubs. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There’s no pool or restaurant, and breakfast isn’t included, but modern and cheery interiors make for an inviting atmosphere. Travelers looking to stay right on the Promenade may prefer the Hotel Le Royal, which is another historic property and has a restaurant, but is pricier.
With just 30 rooms in a historic 19th-century building, the three-pearl Hotel Aria is a charming boutique option in the center of Nice. Located a 10-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais, the hotel isn’t a beachfront property, but it’s still easily walkable to the train station, the Old Town, and Villa Massena. Small, airy rooms have mini-fridges and some include quaint French balconies and/or jetted tubs. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There’s no pool or restaurant, and breakfast isn’t included, but modern and cheery interiors make for an inviting atmosphere. Travelers looking to stay right on the Promenade may prefer the Hotel Le Royal, which is another historic property and has a restaurant, but is pricier.
The five-pearl Hotel Negresco oozes charm and personality, with a beachfront location, decadent decor, and a spectacular art collection. Right on the famed Promenade des Anglais, it’s a great base for exploring Nice’s Old Town. The 177 rooms are spacious and individually decorated to give each a distinct personality. But some rooms (especially their bathrooms) are dated, and the 1913 hotel can show its age at times as some guests complain of broken showers and spotty air-conditioning. For more modern accommodations in an equally luxurious setting, consider the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranee, but expect to pay more.
The five-pearl Hotel Negresco oozes charm and personality, with a beachfront location, decadent decor, and a spectacular art collection. Right on the famed Promenade des Anglais, it’s a great base for exploring Nice’s Old Town. The 177 rooms are spacious and individually decorated to give each a distinct personality. But some rooms (especially their bathrooms) are dated, and the 1913 hotel can show its age at times as some guests complain of broken showers and spotty air-conditioning. For more modern accommodations in an equally luxurious setting, consider the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranee, but expect to pay more.
The Hotel Beau Rivage is an upscale, 118-room property located a stone's throw from its own pebble beach in Nice's Old Town. Interiors are smart and contemporary, though some rooms are starting to look a little worn and street noise can be an issue. The private beach is the largest of its kind on the French Riviera but, typical for Nice, loungers are expensive -- even for guests. Overall, if you can overlook a couple shortcomings, this is a pleasant hotel in an excellent location with rates that are standard for the area.
The Hotel Beau Rivage is an upscale, 118-room property located a stone's throw from its own pebble beach in Nice's Old Town. Interiors are smart and contemporary, though some rooms are starting to look a little worn and street noise can be an issue. The private beach is the largest of its kind on the French Riviera but, typical for Nice, loungers are expensive -- even for guests. Overall, if you can overlook a couple shortcomings, this is a pleasant hotel in an excellent location with rates that are standard for the area.