Hotel Recommendations - France

Splendid Hôtel & Spa - Nice 

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This hotel is not close to the water and is just outside the “old town” in an area with modern buildings and lots of shops and restaurants but not as much charm. The best thing about The Splendid is the rooftop bar, rooftop swimming pool, and breakfast room, which is on the top floor with a beautiful view. The rooms are simple but clean. They have been renovating rooms for three years, so I imagine they might be all new…but not fancy. This hotel requires more walking to get to the beach, old town etc.

Hôtel La Pérouse - Nice

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Hotel La Pérouse is built into the cliffs along the sea with sea views and in the Vieux Nice area just several blocks from old Nice. The rooms are nice, and the bathrooms are large. Breakfast is not as nice as at the hotel above. There is also a restaurant. The best thing about this hotel is the sea view and location on the water. It’s also a block from old Nice.

Ask for a sea view!

Hôtel Negresco - Nice

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This iconic Nice hotel opened in 1913 for the elite and royalty of the day. It’s across the street from the beach with exclusive beach access. Pricy but iconic, and worth a splurge. If you don’t stay there, visit by telling the doorman you’re going to have a drink at the bar (at $20 plus for a simple cocktail but worth it) and then roam the property. From their website: “From Dalì to Grace Kelly, from the Beatles to Liz Taylor, the list of internationally known stars that have graced the Negresco is impressive.”

Hôtel Belles Rives - Cap d’Antibes

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Another splurge. This hotel is on the water in Juan-les-Pins - Cap d’Antibes. This hotel was home to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald during their summers in Nice. It’s close to the wonderful port town of Antibes, which we will visit during our time together, but it’s worth an extra day or two’s visit. To stay here, you’ll need to rely on taxis as it’s not within walking distance to Nice or Antibes. It is beautiful and on the beach; you might not want to leave. This 5-star hotel is stunning with a gorgeous restaurant. 

Hôtel Vendome - Nice

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The Hôtel Vendôme is an affordable 3-star hotel that has kept its original neoclassical architectural style, which combines the ideals of the sublime and the picturesque.

It is about 7 blocks or a 10 minute walk to the beach.

Hôtel Amour - Nice

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Located in Nice and with Forum Beach reachable within a 7-minute walk, HOTEL AMOUR NICE provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around a 14-minute walk from Nice-Ville Train Station, 0.8 miles from Avenue Jean Medecin and 2 miles from MAMAC. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning and a closet. At HOTEL AMOUR NICE you'll find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Plage Voilier, Plage Blue Beach and Russian Orthodox Cathedral. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 5.6 miles from HOTEL AMOUR NICE.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.