“Fantastic Hotel, Lovely owner and full of character! Very Impressive!!!”

Oour room was very cosy and although not huge it was sufficient for the two of us, the bed was hard but extremely comfy and our bedroom window overlooked the street we were on and a little of the old town shops. the room was warm and the bathroom was clean and spacious enough. There was a shower and toilet and a sink, all that was required to first time visitors to nice. The room had two water bottles which were charged. The tv in the room has the option to change the language to english for people who dont speak french. The breafast runs from 7am to 10.30am (i think!) and it is a continental breakfast including corn flakes, muesli, fruit, yogurt, egg how you like it, bread, croissants, pain au chocolat, ham, cheese, tea, orange juice and coffee. Very reasonable for the price. The room service comes daily and is as expected, clean sheets, bed made and towel changed, the staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to help you, the owner is a lovely lady and is very accommodating. This hotel is a fantastic hotel and i would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the old town of nice, it is literally across the road from gare routiere (bus station) and also 1 minute away from the tram system. The hotel is an old building but exquisitely decorated which just makes your stay even more homely. Upon leaving the hotel we left the owner with a bunch of flowers as we felt this hotel helped us to enjoy nice more than we thought we would.

“A lovely taste of the real Nice.”

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“Nice - October 2011”

Hotel is a little dated and room a little small but it contained everything needed, double bed, storage for clothes, small table & stall. Hotel does not have a lift & stairs are narrow so not really suitable for people with mobility problems or a lot of luggage . Room top terrace was small but very nice place to sit with a coffee & pastry! Service was very good & the location was excellent - on the edge of the old town. Port was a short walk, transport links to other parts of Nice were also nearby. There is also a Monoprix (supermarket) near the hotel - handy for water & snacks. A number of restaurants nearby were always busy - so handy for places to eat

“Simple, French and well located.”

I wanted to visit 2 major Art galleries and did. -- the Matisse Museum and the Chagall museum. I walked back to Villa La Tour from the first (taking in the beautiful houses and buildings en route) and visited the second during that walk. The next day, I found the beach, a contrasting visit with my first day, and again within easy reach. What I really appreciated -- no need for expensive taxi fares. The bus takes you from Nice airport to the Gare Routiere (bus terminal), literally a few steps from the hotel which is quietly and delightfully hiddden away. Once there, walking is easy and rewarding. The Place Garibaldi is also very close complete with shops super coffee shops. You can easily check times etc for getting back to the airport. I wanted a short break, clearly not too expensive and for it to be FRENCH. It was!

“Will be returning”

We had an excellent stay. The staff were fantastic and the quality of rooms for the price also excellent - we were learning french and they gave us mini tutorials - dont expect loads of room however - but the rooms have excellent air con. Situated ideally for some of the best restraunts in Nice in the Old Town (Cafe Turin just round the corner for sea food just off Place Garribaldi, Rene Socca (a few yards) and Gesu (a short wander into the old town). If you go to Gesu - get a simple pizza and also the Gnocci. It's also a two minute walk to the Garre Routierre Bus Station with links to the airport (Direct on Route 98 - although this costs 4 Euros and is more expensive than other busses which cost 1 Euro) and also the Tram at Place Garribaldi which links to the Central Train Station. Beach is ten minutes wander through the old town through the flower and food markets and antiques market (Monday). It's also a few minutes from the port and also the Castle Hill Everywhere we went (including the Opera) everyone dressed casual - very casual in most instances. One of our best holidays made even better by the hotel and the staff in it.

“Can't wait to go back”

Lovely room and very kind/helpful staff. Very basic though. Still can't bet the location.

“July in Nice”

Great little hotel situated right by the Main Bus station (Gare Routerie) and a tram stop. Easy to find opposite McDonalds. Greeted by the friendly staff with a glass of chilled wine. Super for exploring the Old Town of Nice and along to Place Massena and the shops! Also only a short walk to the beach. The rooms are small but have everything you need plus great shower and Air Con. Stairs are narrow, but help was given with cases. With so much to see in Nice and surrounds then you will not be spending too much time in your room! The busses are really cheap so great to explore further afield. We went on bus 82 to Eze Village, a tiny village perched on top of a hill, best views from the Jardin Exotique (5euro charge) at the top. Then followed the Chemin de la Mer footpath (need trainers not flip flops) down to Eze sur Mer for a well deserved and enjoyable dip in the sea! Then back to Nice by train! The beach at Villefranche sur Mer is better than Nice, being shingle rather than stones, but not as many facilities, worth a trip to see it

“Cute Hotel in great location”

Lovely staff and nice local hotel. Great location to explore Nice by foot and alos across the road from the bus that goes direct to the airport - perfect!

“Nice Central Location”

I couldn't fault this hotel, although please be aware that it's not quite how it looks on the website! The location is excellent which was an important factor and the hotel was very clean and charming!

“Very enjoyable stay”

The hotel is very well situated on the edge of the old town and with easy access to the bus station from which there is frequent and excellent value transport throughout the area. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Each room is individually decorated and immaculately clean. Dividing walls are very thin so noise from adjoining rooms can be a problem. Breakfast is quite expensive and better value can be obtained at nearby cafes. Overall, a welcoming small hotel with a lot of character which I am happy to recommend.