It’s hard to imagine a city with a wider range of hotels than Nice – looking after visitors is the city’s raison d’etre. From the landmark luxury of the Negresco to the smallest boutique accommodation, there’ll be a hotel to suit every taste or pocket. You will find a selection of hotels at the Offices de Tourisme (089 270 7407 in the city centre) or at the airport (089 270 7407).
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Luxury hotels in Nice
The Negresco: The most famous accommodation in the city, standing out on the Promenade des Anglais with its landmark dome. Built in 1912, it was classified a National Historic Monument in 1974 and is one of the few remaining privately owned palaces in the world.
Jeanne Augier, the owner, shows her passion for fine art with epic periods in French history on its walls, from the Renaissance to present day. The restaurant Chantecler is probably the finest dining in the resort. Tel: 049 316 6400.
Palais Maeterlinck: Still in the luxury class, the hotel sits on the headland Cap de Nice between the port and Villefranche, on the Basse Corniche, and features a pool with panoramic views. Phone 099 200 7200.
Popular tourist hotels in Nice
The Meridien: This couldn’t have a finer address – 1 Promenade des Anglais – it’s in the very heart of the city and ideal for the Old Town as well as the beach. Phone 049 703 4444.
The Windsor: Many rooms are designed by artists, there are Tintin posters galore and a lift that emulates a rocket launch. Breakfast is in the gardens of this centrally located hotel. Tel: 049 388 5935.
Hôtel Lafayette: In the very heart of Nice, very near the Place Masséna and the Galeries Lafayette. It claims to be small and friendly and that's just as we have found it. The rooms are a decent size for such reasonable rates.
The Busby: This hotel is near the Windsor on rue Marshall Joffre and has an atmosphere of the belle epoque. Tel: 049 388 1941.
For holiday break accommodation, check out Nice Accommodation.
Budget hotels and hostels in Nice
Being a heavily tourist-based city, it is easy to find budget accommodation in Nice, from small hotels to youth hostels, all of which are perfectly comfortable, and usually at a very decent rate that leaves you more to spend on your city break.
With low-price hotels and hostels all over Nice you should have no problem finding something that suits you. Nice caters well for budget travellers, from basic hostels to luxury villas. The mid- range varies from functional, but pretty dull, apartment blocks to a few first-rate bargain rooms in quiet residential areas near the city centre.
The high season poses a problem as rooms can fill up quickly, so it's best to book well in advance. Indeed, turning up without booking ahead at any time in the high summer would be most ill-advised.
Check out this site for Nice Hostels
Apartments in Nice
There are agencies galore renting accommodation in Nice and the surrounding area for short or long lets. With the wonderful fruit, vegetable market, fish and food stalls, self catering is a tempting proposition for those who enjoy to cook.
Phone the tourist offices on 089 270 7407 for information and for booking hotel rooms; residences or apartments or bed &breakfast.
Many returning visitors to this beautiful city decide that they would like to either move, or retire to the region. If you are thinking this way, it is well worth visiting Totally Riviera, an easy to use guide to buying apartments in the South of France.
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