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Economy

HOTEL IBIS Notre-Dame

The Ibis Nice Centre Notre-Dame Hotel is located 100 meters from the Nice train station and an easy bus ride (3.7 miles) from the airport. The hotel has 53 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a hair dryer in the bathroom. A bar with 24-hour snack service is available. Ideally situated in the heart of Nice, you are 5 min away from the old town, château, opera house and national theater by tram. The Acropolis auditorium is 0.9 miles away and the Mediterranean is just a 15 min walk away. Pets are accepted.

Ibis Nice Centre Notre-Dame - Hotel

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First Class

HOTEL GOUNOD

The charming 3 star Hotel Gounod is ideally situated in the centre of Nice in the Musician's Area, only a few steps away from the sea front. Its comfort and quiet location will make your stay an unforgettable one. The hotel is a first-class traditional French hotel with an intimate atmosphere and personalized service. The Gounod has 50 rooms, all equipped with complete bathroom, radio, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini bar and air-conditioning with individual controls. Guests of the Gounod share the panoramic swimming pool and a Jacuzzi on the 8th floor of the Hotel Splendid just next door with wonderful views of the hills and the Alps. Rooms offer either twin beds or a queen bed

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Superior First Class

HOTEL SPLENDID

The Splendid is an exclusive boutique hotel located on a quiet residential avenue in central Nice, close to the sea, shops and casino. The four star Hotel SPLENDID offers everything you could expect in comfort and elegance. The 128 room hotel enjoys wonderful panoramic views over the city and neighboring mountains. On the 8th floor a solar heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi provide a relaxing atmosphere, and "Le Topsail" poolside bar, serves cocktails, light meals and snacks whilst providing the perfect spot to enjoy the breathtaking sights. There is also a sauna and exercise machines on the 1st floor. "Chez Hugo" panoramic restaurant specializes in classical French cooking with outdoor dining in summer. A short stroll will take you to the beach and the famous Promenade des Anglais, the shopping area and Nice's tourist attractions including the Masséna Museum. The Acropolis convention centre, tramway, and Nice airport are also within easy reach.

Each room is fully air-conditioned with bathroom and hairdryer, satellite TV, mini bar, direct dial telephone, modem plugs, satellite TV, WiFi, ISDN & DSL internet access. HARMONY rooms have either a queen size bed, or 2 individual beds; DELUXE rooms are larger and have a small terrace, tea making facilities, an individual safe and trousers press; they also offer either a queen size bed, or 2 individual beds.

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Deluxe

LE MERIDIEN NICE

At Number One, Promenade des Anglais, Le Meridien Nice Hotel stands in a privileged location in the heart of the city, facing the Mediterranean Sea and only ten minutes from Nice International Airport.

Enjoy its 318 bedrooms, elegantly redecorated in the Provencal style. With its bar-restaurant, health club, private beach, panoramic rooftop swimming pool, open all year long, and a casino on the premises, the hotel offers a great combination for leisure travel. Overlooking the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea, Le Méridien Nice allows guests to explore the rich history and refined simplicity of Southern France.

The recently restyled rooms, decorated in shades of blue and yellow, combine Mediterranean style with contemporary touches including soft duvets and large pillows and chocolate brown and aubergine cushions. The bathrooms are equally classy and cosy with soft deluxe towels in wicker baskets and a black lacquered plate to hold the various amenities.

All guest rooms have been designed with great attention to detail and are fitted with high speed Internet access, cable television, safety deposit boxes, air conditioning, sound proof windows, minibar, hairdryers and telephones with voicemail. Le Meridien guests will also enjoy our private beach, and our 9th floor Beauty Centre complete with the latest cardio workout technology and training machines.

The Beauty Centre also offers a full menu of beauty care services such as facial treatments, UV-ray tanning booths, sauna, balneotherapy, and massages. The hotel is just a short distance from some of the finest sites in Nice, including the old city, luxury boutiques, and the French Riviera. Each summer brings the Nice Jazz Festival at the magnificent open-air theatre reminiscent of Ancient Rome.

Superior room

The hotel has a heated, outdoor swimming

pool with solarium.

Deluxe sea-view room Hotel Le Méridien - Nice - Location

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Deluxe

LE PALAIS de la MEDITERRANEE - Lovingly Restored To Its Art Deco Splendor Offering The Highest Level Of Comfort...

Le Palais de la Mediterranee enjoys a magnificent location on Promenade des Anglais, the most sought after location in Nice. The grand white Art Deco façade created in the 1930s has been restored to its original splendor, beckoning guests inside to savor the many fascinating delights that this legendary luxury hotel has to offer.

Le Palais de la Mediterranee is a tribute to the grandeur of the 1930s, a stunning nine stories of imaginative yet sympathetic architecture, innovative contemporary ideas, opulence on a grand scale and a myriad of entertainment and leisure opportunities to suit the most discerning visitors.

The 188 guest rooms are situated on the top six floors of the hotel. Most enjoy balconies with views over the sea and the surrounding city. Room amenities include WiFi Internet connection, individual and adjustable air conditioning, voice mail, satellite/cable plasma screen TV, private bar, safe deposit box and bathroom with bathrobe.

Le Palais de la Mediterranee is a landmark in Nice, the gateway to the French Alps and the French Riviera, and offers far more than most luxury hotels. The third floor is the heart of the hotel with a beautifully conceived indoor/outdoor pool, gourmet restaurant, fitness rooms, cozy lounge and a sun terrace with stunning views. Guests can soak up the sun by the solarium pool or try their luck at the slot machines and gaming tables in the hotel's casino.

Hotel guests can lounge on the 300 square foot solarium around the large outdoor and indoor heated pool, enjoy a cardio workout in the fitness room, and indulge in a cleansing Turkish bath or sauna.

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Deluxe

HOTEL NEGRESCO - Legendary Victorian elegance amidst stunning Contemporary Art

Built in 1912, Negresco Hotel is a magnificent, privately owned Belle Epoque palace. Classified as a National Historic Monument, T Negresco is ideally situated on the seafront promenade overlooking the scenic Bay of Angels on the Mediterranean Sea.

The spectacular salons are richly furnished with a superb personal collection of antiques and extraordinary contemporary works of art. The creative guest rooms, with evocative names like the Suite Louis XVI, Pompadour, and La Traviata, are a unique harmony of history, tradition, and modernity.

Overlooking the blue Mediterranean on the Promenade des Anglais, the Negresco is palatial in its every detail. The airy interior, flowered terraces and spacious bedrooms are exquisite. There is a full range of conference facilities and the overall service is impeccable. There is a private beach for guests and golf & tennis are available nearby.

The reception area is simply furnished in comparison with the other public rooms, which are enormous and magnificently appointed. The main room is very imposing. Situated beneath a stained glass dome, it hosts a good selection of deluxe boutiques. It also features original paintings and statues by famous artists. Its center-piece is a marvelous crystal chandelier.

The decoration of each one of the 121 guestrooms and 24 suites has been inspired by the most outstanding periods of French art and history. Rooms have been individually decorated to reflect styles as different as Louis XIII and art deco. The most recent technology has not been forgotten and every room is equipped with LCD television sets and ADSL Internet access.

The Chantecler : Recognized as one of the finest restaurants in Nice, this Michelin Star-rated dining room with Regency-style decor and 18th-century woodwork serves fine cuisine. Chef’s specialties include Poached Brittany Lobster in Citronella Stock and Sautéed Croquettes of Crab Meat and Broccoli on a bed of Orange Sauce. À la carte and set menus are available along with tasting portions.

Rotonde : This brasserie-style restaurant has the flamboyant atmosphere of a carousel, with painted wooden horses, baroque lighting, and a carnival-themed trompe l'oeil ceiling. Guests dine on breakfast, afternoon tea and cake, and a select a la carte menu.

Le Relais : This English-style bar with walnut-wood paneling and velvet armchairs has subdued lighting and contains famous portraits and tapestries. Open from late morning into the night, the bar offers drinks but serves no food. A pianist-singer entertains guests every evening.

The Negresco’s collection of art spans five centuries and includes work by Salvador Dali and Niki de Saint Phalle, as well as more traditional art. Situated in the arcade of the magnificent Salon Royal, boutiques sell ceramics, clothing, jewelry, household goods, collectible toys, and many objets d’art.

Jeanne Augier, owner and chairman, has created a unique living museum. Her desire to share her passion for art with her clients. Throughout the hotel,
epic periods in the history of France are represented, from the renaissance to the 3rd Millenium.

The Boutiques
Situated in the arcade of the magnificent Salon Royal, our Boutiques offer a wide range of articles, displayed in 70 different windows : works of art, clothing and jewelery, household and holidays goods, collectors' toys and many other "rare" objects. We stock Façonnable, PAP Men & Woman, Léonard Paris, , Jewellers: Léon Hatot, Graff, and Cartier. Vicomte Arthur, Fernando Pensato, maroquinerie et accessoires haut de gamme (fashionwear), .