Nice has become one of the world’s must-visit destinations. It is even ranked as the 2nd most visited city in France after Paris. And with good reason! Its famous Promenade des Anglais, its palm trees, its dreamy landscapes and its Mediterranean climate of blue skies and mild temperatures, its superb rooftops, its food addresses such as Bocca Nissa… make Nice a very popular destination. Add to that the fact that Nice is only 30 minutes from Italy, and you’ve got the stuff of dreams! So the number of hotels in Nice has exploded in recent years to accommodate all the visitors from around the world. The only problem is that it’s easy to get lost in all the choices! Don’t worry, if you’re coming to visit Nice, I’ve selected a short list of the best-rated hotels in Nice for you.
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Hotel Negresco
The Negresco is often considered one of the most prestigious hotels in Nice, attracting a discerning international clientele. The Hotel Negresco boasts impressive architecture, with a pale pink façade and distinctive domes. The interior is equally sumptuous, with works of art, antique furniture and elegant decor evoking the glamour of the past. The Negresco offers a variety of rooms and suites, each with its own style and charm. The rooms are luxuriously decorated and often offer magnificent sea views. The hotel is home to several restaurants and bars, including the famous Michelin-starred Le Chantecler. The dining venues offer a refined gastronomic experience.
– Price: the first price is 300 euros for a night in a superior room and can go up to 3000 euros for a suite
– 37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice
– Phone number: 04 93 16 64 00
The Hotel Amour in Nice is part of the Amour Hotels chain, which includes several establishments located mainly in France (Paris, Marseille, Nice). After the successful opening of two Amour hotels in Paris, the trio of Emmanuel Delavenne, Thierry Coster and André Saraiva decided to set down roots in the South of France and more specifically in Nice in 2019. The Hôtel Amour is renowned for its distinctive artistic design. Rooms, communal areas and sometimes even outdoor areas are decorated with contemporary works of art, creating a creative and unique atmosphere. They aim to attract a trendy clientele looking for a hotel experience that is different from the ordinary. The distinctive feature of the Hotel Amour in Nice is its blue and pink colour scheme, which can be seen directly at the entrance.
In addition to its distinctive decor, the Hôtel Amour de Nice has 38 rooms whose design follows in the footsteps of its two predecessors: no televisions, bathtubs close to the bed in some rooms, and luxurious bedding worthy of a grand palace. As for the communal areas, the Amour de Nice hotel pulls out all the stops with its Instagrammable patio, the restaurant covered by a glass roof and lit by natural daylight, and its music bar.
Finally, one of the strengths of the Hôtel Amour de Nice lies in its location just 500 metres from the famous Promenade des Anglais. In addition to the hotel, the Hotel Amour has its own private beach in Nice where you can sip your cocktail with your feet in the water.
– Price: the first price is 90 euros and can go up to 200 euros per night
– 3 avenue des Fleurs, 06000 Nice
– Phone number: 04 65 27 10 10
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Hôtel de France
Situated 150 metres from the sea and the Promenade des Anglais, the Hôtel de France is a human-scale hotel that was completely renovated in May 2019. It welcomes you in a warm, intimate and familiar atmosphere, just like at home in the heart of Nice in the “carré d’or” district. The hotel is renowned for its calm, discretion and impeccable service. It has just under 30 fully-equipped, clean and comfortable rooms and studios with kitchenette. Everything is done to make you feel at home. The hotel also boasts an ultra-cozy 100m2 terrace, the perfect place to recharge your batteries under the blue skies of the French Riviera.
– Price: the lowest price is around 100 euros per night
– 58 rue de France 06000 Nice
– Phone number: 04 65 27 10 10
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Hôtel Apollinaire
hotel Apollinaire is a hotel in Nice located a few steps from Avenue Jean Médecin and its shops. It is a little further from the sea than the other hotels mentioned in this article. If you are looking for peace and quiet and quality service, this hotel will meet your expectations. It is an old building of 7 floors and has 95 rooms and 3 suites fully renovated and equipped. On the ground floor, you will find a patio and a bar where you can relax. There is also a gym and a wellness area with a hammam.
– Price: the lowest price is around 130 euros per night
– 25 Boulevard Dubouchage, Nice, 06000 France
– Phone number: 04 92477979
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Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée
The Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée is a luxury hotel located on the Promenade des Anglais with sea views. The hotel features modern architecture while incorporating Art Deco elements reminiscent of when the original building was constructed in the 1930s. The hotel’s rooms and suites are designed in an elegant contemporary style, offering luxury amenities. Some rooms offer stunning sea views.
There is usually an outdoor swimming pool with sea views, as well as a spa offering a variety of treatments. The Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée offers a range of dining options, from gourmet restaurants to casual bars. Menus often focus on refined Mediterranean cuisine. As a luxury hotel, the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée offers a range of high-end services, including a concierge service, 24-hour room service, a fitness centre and more
– Price: the first price is around 200 euros per night
– 13 Promenade des Anglais, Nice
– Phone number: 04 93 27 12 34
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Hotel Albert 1er Nice
The Hotel Albert 1er is located in the heart of Nice opposite the Jardin Albert 1er, 100 metres from Place Masséna, 150 metres from the sea and the Promenade des Anglais and 250 metres from the old town. Its strategic location attracts a large number of visitors. The hotel, which occupies a 1930s building in the elegant and chic Riviera style, offers rooms with garden views as well as sea views, and what a view! You can also enjoy breakfast served directly on your balcony. Finally, reception is open 24 hours a day and offers express check-out.
Elegance, tranquillity and comfort are the watchwords of this incredible hotel in Nice.
– Price: the lowest price is around 100 euros per night.
– 4 Avenue Max Gallo 06300 Nice
– Phone number: 04 93 85 74 01
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Best Western Plus Hôtel Massena Nice
The Best Western Plus Hôtel Massena Nice is a 4-star hotel located not far from the Hôtel Albert 1er. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful hotels in Nice with its Belle Epoque façade. The hotel welcomes you in a new modern and contemporary style following the latest renovations with 110 quality rooms and suites. Very popular with families, the hotel will take good care of you and offer you a range of exceptional services, such as a private garage with valet parking.
The hotel is also very well located and close to all Nice’s attractions: Place Masséna, the Jean-Médecin boutiques, the old town, the Promenade des Anglais, the sea…
– Price: the first price is around 85 euros per night (out of season)
– 58 rue Gioffredo 06000 Nice
– Phone number: 04 92 47 88 88
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Hôtel Nice Azur Riviera
We’re moving away from the Nice coast to the very central with the Nice Azur Riviera hotel. A 4-star independent hotel that has won the hearts of all its guests, if the reviews on Tripadvisor are anything to go by. The hotel, which has been completely renovated in 2019, offers a real cosy cocoon and a warm welcome with extremely attentive staff! The hotel offers 40 fully-equipped and very comfortable rooms in several categories. There are even rooms for people with reduced mobility. This is an ideal hotel for families.
The hotel is close to all amenities, avenue Jean Médecin, Nice train station and tramway line 1.
– Price: the first price is around 100 euros per night (out of season).
– 19 rue Assalit, 06000 Nice France
– Phone number: 04 22 53 02 25
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Hôtel Monsigny
The Hotel Monsigny is a 3-star hotel located in the north of the city of Nice, in the famous Libération district, close to the Gare du Sud, the Provencal market and all other amenities. Well, it’s not the best location if you prefer to be close to the sea like the Albert 1er or the Negresco hotel. That said, the Monsigny hotel has many other advantages to offer its guests. The Libé district is a fast-growing area where you will find several good food addresses. The hotel Monsigny offers several categories of rooms: 97 fully-equipped and comfortable rooms, including 6 rooms for people with reduced mobility, 3 duplex studios and a suite with its own kitchen.
The hotel also boasts a superb restaurant called “La Verrière”. Here you can enjoy traditional, local and inventive cuisine in a neat and elegant setting. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday in low season and 7 days a week in high season.
Finally, you can sip a cocktail on their magnificent rooftop, which offers incredible panoramic views over the hills of Nice. Compared with other rooftops in Nice, this place has a more intimate and cosy atmosphere.
– Price: the first price is around 80 euros per night (out of season)
– 17 Avenue Malaussena 06000 Nice
– Phone number: 04 93 88 27 35
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Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
The Westminster Hotel is one of Nice’s oldest hotels, having been inaugurated in 1881 and named after the Duke of Westminster. So for 130 years it has been at the forefront of the French Riviera, making it a true Nice institution. The Hotel Westminster is a 4-star hotel where the charm of the past, with its moulded ceilings, is perfectly combined with modern, designer furniture. Its strength lies in its location, with incredible views over the Bay of Angels.
The hotel offers 99 suites and rooms, the vast majority with incredible sea views. The rooms are luxuriously appointed with top-quality facilities (minibar, safe, flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, etc.).
The hotel also has a restaurant, “Le Duc”, which welcomes you in an elegant and classy setting. You will have the choice of either enjoying the terrace, weather permitting, or sitting indoors overlooking the open kitchen to admire the chef’s work. You will enjoy both local and international cuisine, prepared with fresh local produce.
You will also find the Bar W (for Westminster) to welcome you in a cosy atmosphere.
Last but not least, the hotel has a SPA “SPA 27” which welcomes you in a 400m2 space dedicated to well-being and fitness. It’s the ideal place to relax and unwind, with services such as a sauna. hammam and swimming pool. There’s also a beauty and spa area with a relaxation zone and salt wall. In short, a wellness area on a par with that of Club Metropolitan Nice.
– Price: the lowest price is around 130 euros per night (out of season)
– 27 Promenade des Anglais 06000 Nice
– Phone number: 04 92 14 86 86
