Our Expert Review of Hotels in Nice, France

Located on the French Riviera, Nice is home to 360,000 people and is second only to Paris as the most popular tourism destination in France. Nice offers a sunny, year-round temperate climate and is one of the oldest human settlements in the world. In addition to a number of highly productive archaeological sites, Nice provides a window to the cultural past of the Roman Empire and ancient Greece.

As a holiday resort city, Nice offers stunning beaches and numerous year round festivals celebrated in the many public squares and plazas located throughout the city such as: Place Massena, Place Garibaldi, and Place Rossetti. Skirting the Mediterranean shoreline, the Promenade des Anglais (Walk of the English) is a primary visitor attraction offering unmatched boutique shopping and a wide range of fine restaurant choices.

Visitors may also want to take advantage of the very close (eight miles east) proximity to the wealthy city-state of Monaco or the convenient ferry connections to the Island of Corsica. Nice offers hotels at every level, from luxury to budget. Here is our list of favorites in every category.

Luxury

Palais de la Mediterranée
An architectural treasure with all modern comforts, it is a veritable homage to the mythical refinement of the 1930s. The classical facade of Le Palais de la Méditerranée has been restored to the former glory of its Art Deco glamour.

4-Star

Hotel la Pelouse
La Pérouse is a private sanctuary on the edge of the town. It is a peaceful haven, just minutes from the  the city’s excitemant.  Elegantly renovated, the Hotel La Pérouse offers a delightful combination of traditional Provencal style and contemporary comfort.

Hotel Villa Les Cygnes
This lovely villa is built on three levels: ground floor, high ground floor and first stage. On the first floor, the rooms have a balcony. All the rooms are equipped with large bathrooms with bathtub or large shower and hair drier, Internet high-speed connection (DSL) Wi-Fi and direct telephone.

3-Star

Massenet Hotel
This well-regarded hotel is located in the center of town near the Promenade des Anglais. It offers air conditioning, WIFi access and sound-proofed rooms.

Hotel  les Cigales
You will appreciate the warm welcome and friendliness of the staff, at this family-run hotel. It has 19 air conditioned and sound proof rooms that are fully equipped with bathroom, hair dryer and private toilet. Rooms also have a mini bar, satellite television, direct dial telephone with plug for internet access and personal safe.