Affordable boutique hotel with a central location
Within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and top attractions
Eclectic interiors with pieces collected from owner's travels
Individually decorated rooms with interesting art
In-room flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi
Continental breakfast with pastries and preserves
Decor can feel cluttered and might not suit all tastes
Units lack AC, and some share bathrooms and can be noisy
Fee for breakfast
No elevator or on-site parking
The two-pearl Hotel Wilson is a distinctive, boutique property that offers travelers a central Nice location for an affordable rate. The hotel's eclectic decor may not suit all tastes, though some travelers find the owner's collection of antiques, art, and artifacts that fill common spaces charming. All 16 guest rooms all come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, but there's no air-conditioning, and some have shared bathrooms. Also, several pasts guests have noted street noise on lower floors. There isn't much in the way of amenities other than a simple continental breakfast buffet for a fee, and the hotel doesn't have an elevator. Travelers looking for a step up can consider the nearby Best Western Hotel Roosevelt.
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Scene
Common spaces with objets d'art and an intimate atmosphere for leisure travelers
Housed in a three-floor building, Hotel Wilson is a boutique property that showcases its owner's private art collection amassed from his global travels. Virtually every inch of the breakfast room and guest parlor is crammed with items like African decorative masks, antique clocks, Art Deco lamps, vases, embroidered pillows, and tapestries. The halls leading to the rooms feature solid wood doors and reproductions of works from masters like Matisse and Warhol. The hotel attracts budget-minded leisure travelers seeking a stay with a prime location, who are comfortable with accommodations that have an intimate atmosphere.
Location
On a busy street in central Nice, close to restaurants and major city sights
The hotel is situated on busy Rue de Hotel des Postes, one of the city's main thoroughfares. It's an excellent central location, although it can get a little noisy because of the street traffic, especially in summer. Restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, and designer boutiques are all within a short walk. The property is also close to public transportation, as it's only a three-minute walk to Massena tram station. As for sights, the Promenade des Anglais is a seven-minute walk from the hotel's front door, and Old Town Nice, with its maze of narrow streets and public squares, is about a 10-minute walk. Marc Chagall Museum is roughly a 17-minute tram ride, and it's about a 20-minute ride to the Matisse Museum. Gare de Nice Ville train station is a 16-minute walk from the hotel, and Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is a 15-minute drive, or a little less than 30 minutes on public transit.
Rooms
Individually decorated, with flat-screen TVs, but no AC, and some share bathrooms
Hotel Wilson's guest rooms each have a different name that references the owner's favorite artists and destinations around the world. Most have dark-wood furniture and vivid blue or rich scarlet red accents in bed coverings and art. The African Room features rose-pink walls, decorative masks, and leopard-print throw pillows, while the Japan Room has a wall-mounted Japanese fan and prints. Rooms are generally comfortable and tidy, but there's no air-conditioning, and opening windows in street-facing rooms can exacerbate noise. In-room amenities are slim, limited to small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some units have shared bathrooms, and private bathrooms contain stall showers and pedestal or glass basin sinks, but they lack toiletries.
Features
Continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and newspapers, but no elevator or on-site parking
As a small hotel, the Wilson has few on-site facilities. It serves a decent continental breakfast buffet (for a fee), with items like fresh bread, pastries, preserves, coffee, and tea. There is no lunch and dinner restaurant on-site. The hotel also offers free newspapers and limited front desk service (but 24-hour staff availability). There's no on-site parking; finding street parking can be a challenge, and public parking is pricey. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Guests with limited mobility should be aware that the hotel doesn't have an elevator, but staff is on-hand to assist with luggage.
