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other branches in Nice (standard Db-€172, superior Db-€200 and worth the extra euros,
sea view-€50 extra, breakfast-€8, air-con, 91 Quai des Etats-Unis, tel. 04 93 85 74 19,
www.hotelmercure.com , h0962@accor.com ).
$$ Hôtel de la Mer** is a tiny place with an enviable location overlooking Place
Masséna, just steps from Vieux Nice (it's among the closest of my listings to the old
town). The majority of the rooms are smartly renovated and worth the higher price;
the remaining few are “old school” and priced that way (older Db-€110, newer Db-
€140, Tb-€160, breakfast-€7, air-con, Wi-Fi, 4 Place Masséna, tel. 04 93 92 09 10,
www.hoteldelamernice.com , hotel.mer@wanadoo.fr ) .
Near the Beach
These hotels are close to the Promenade des Anglais (and most are far from Vieux Nice).
The Negresco, West End, and le Royal are big, vintage Nice hotels that open onto the sea
from the heart of the Promenade des Anglais. For locations, see the map on here .
$$$ Hôtel Negresco***** owns Nice's most prestigious address on Promenade des
Anglais and knows it. Still, it's the kind of place that if you were to splurge just once
in your life...Rooms are opulent (see here for more description), and tips are expected
(viewlessDb-€380-560,seaviewDb-€450-680,viewsuite-€890-2,700,breakfast-€30,Old
World bar, 37 Promenade des Anglais, tel. 04 93 16 64 00, www.hotel-negresco-nice.com ,
reservations@hotel-negresco.com ).
$$$ Hôtel West End**** delivers formal service and décor, polished public spaces,
and high prices. Its chic rooms come with effective blinds and all the comforts (viewless
Db-€300, seaview Db-€350, check website for deals, guest computer and Wi-Fi, 31
Promenade des Anglais, tel. 04 92 14 44 00, www.hotel-westend.com , recep-
tion@westsend3ahotels.com ).
$$$ Hôtel Splendid**** isaworthwhilesplurgeifyoumissyourMarriott.Thepan-
oramic rooftop pool, bar/restaurant, and breakfast room almost justify the cost...but throw
in plush rooms (all seven floors are non-smoking), a free gym, spa services, and air-condi-
tioning,andyou'reasgoodashome(Db-€230—somewithdecks,deluxeDbwithterrace-
€270, suites-€355-410, breakfast-€19, better prices available on website, parking-€24, 50
Boulevard Victor Hugo, tel. 04 93 16 41 00, www.splendid-nice.com , info@splendid-
nice.com ) .
$$ Hôtel le Royal*** is an old-school resort hotel with big lounges, long hallways,
and 140 rooms that have seen better days. But the prices are close to acceptable, consider-
ingtheterrificlocation—andsometimestheyhaveroomswhenothersdon't(viewlessDb-
€155-170, seaview Db-€195-215, bigger view room-€215-235 and worth it, extra person-
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