11 quai Rauba-Capeu, Nice, France | (888) 616-5829
Cliffside location overlooking Promenade des Anglais and Bay of Angels
Conveniently located next to Castle Hill Elevator and Le Chateau; close to Old Town and array of attractions
Housed in distinctive 19th-century building with well-decorated interiors
Upscale rooms with marble bathrooms and plush beds
Some rooms have balconies with sweeping views
Seasonal outdoor pool
Patio and garden with hot tub
Fitness room and sauna
Fine-dining restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine
Cocktail lounge
Meeting/seminar spaces for business travelers
Fee for breakfast buffet
Fee for parking
No full-service spa
Fee for high-speed Wi-Fi (free low-speed Wi-Fi is slow)
Some rooms are small at under 200
square feet
Some double beds are two single beds pushed together
One of Nice's better small hotels, the six-floor La Perouse is located at the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais.
It’s a bit quieter than hotels farther west while still offering close proximity
to Old Town. Unlike the neighboring Hotel Suisse, La Perouse features many
property amenities, including a hot tub and seasonal swimming pool along with panoramic views of the Bay of Angels. All in all, the hotel is suitable for
those who want an upper-mid-range stay with on-site dining at rates more affordable
than the luxurious Le Negresco or Palais de la Mediterannee, but watch out for extra charges for breakfast, parking, and fast Wi-Fi.
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Scene
Upscale and intimate hotel with real Provencal feel
Named for the famous French navigator Jean-François Galaup, the Count of La Perouse, the Hotel La Perouse is housed
in a 19th-century building with hues of salmon and beige on its exterior. The
interiors evoke a distinct Provencal feel and the atmosphere is intimate and
relaxed. Guests enter into a small, bright lobby that’s rather uninspiring compared
to the rest of the property, especially the beguiling patio and garden. Here, guests can relax in an elegantly landscaped setting with olive trees,
shrubbery, flowers, and potted plants. The patio boasts superb views of the Bay
of Angels, as does the seasonal outdoor pool deck. The hotel restaurant is an inviting spot to
take a meal, with an outdoor terrace with lemon trees and shaded tables. Although La Perouse isn’t terribly far from the convention center, it's mostly tourists who stay at the hotel, especially during the summer
high season.
Location
Seafront hotel at the eastern end of the promenade next to the port
Set into a limestone cliff on Castle Hill,
Hotel La Perouse is on the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais, overlooking
the beach. At this end of the promenade, it's a little quieter and more
secluded than the west. The hotel is a minute's walk south of the Castle Hill
Elevator, which can take guests up to Le Chateau and its splendid views of the bay and
town. Port Lympia is a 10-minute walk northeast and the ferries to Corsica are about
a five-minute drive east. Old Town Nice, a quick walk northwest, features a
honeycomb of narrow streets with public squares, shops, restaurants, bars,
nightclubs, and Baroque churches. Nearby public transit spots include
Nice-Ville train station and the Opera-Vielle Ville tram stop. Acropolis Palais des Congres convention
center is a five- to 10-minute drive north of the hotel and Nice Cote d'Azur
Airport is less than a 15-minute drive southwest, barring traffic.
Rooms
Upscale Mediterranean-style rooms, some with balconies and sea views; amenities abound
The six-floor Hotel La Perouse has 60 rooms, ranging in size from 195 to 590 square feet. The smallest rooms, while
not small by European standards, might feel a little snug to American travelers.
Rooms have a contemporary Mediterranean feel and come in a largely muted color
palette of gray, beige, white, and brown. Some spaces have richer and more
vibrant colors of red and pink or blue, mauve, and purple. Furnishings are high
quality and beds are plush with thick mattresses (though some double beds consist of two single beds pushed together). Bathrooms are clad in Botticino marble. All rooms have individual heating and
cooling, work desks, safes, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with satellite
channels. Rooms do not have coffee/tea facilities, so the only in-room coffee
is from room service. The hotel offers free low-speed Wi-Fi, but the service is
quite slow, so many guests opt for the faster Wi-Fi available for a fee. Many
rooms boast stellar views of the Bay of Angels, with one suite even offering a
view right from its bathtub.
Features
Seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, and patio with bay views
Unlike many smaller hotels in Nice, La
Perouse has numerous property amenities, highlighted by its seasonal outdoor
pool. Open from April through October, the pool is heated and fairly sizable, with excellent views of the bay from its
deck. Guests can soak in a small hot tub on the year-round
patio, again offering bay views from its inviting space with olive trees,
shrubs, and potted plants. The property also has a wood sauna and fitness room
with views of the surrounding area, but the gym is a little small and limited
for a hotel of this caliber.The restaurant serves Mediterranean fare with French and Italian influences, utilizing fresh, seasonal
ingredients, especially fish and vegetables. While not having the Michelin quality
of some other Nice restaurants, the cuisine here is still excellent. From February
to November, guests can dine on the exceedingly pleasant outdoor terrace,
dotted with lemon trees for a Provencal feel. The kitchen has live cooking
demonstrations on the patio and a cocktail bar is open all year long. The hotel
also offers room service, laundry service, and concierge service, as well as
parking for a fee. Several spaces can also be outfitted for
business meetings and seminars.
