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€25, breakfast-€14, 23 Promenade des Anglais, tel. [phone], www.hotel-royal-
nice.cote.azur.fr , [e-mail] ).
$$ Hôtel Massenet*** is tucked away a block off the Promenade des Anglais in a
pedestrian zone. It has 29 tidy rooms (love the shag carpet) at good rates (small Db-€95,
standard Db-€140-155, larger Db-€160, some rooms with decks, breakfast-€10, parking-
€10/day, 11 Rue Massenet, tel. [phone], www.hotelmassenet.com , hotelmassen-
[e-mail] ).
$$ Hôtel les Cigales***, a few blocks from the Promenade des Anglais, is a smart
little pastel place with tasteful decor, 19 sharp rooms (those with showers are a tad small,
most have tub-showers and are standard size), air-conditioning, and a nifty upstairs ter-
race, all well managed by friendly Mr. Valentino, with Veronique and Elaine. Rick Steves
readers who book directly through the hotel get a 7 percent discount by typing this code:
RICK (standard Db-€110-160, Tb-€130-180, free Wi-Fi, 16 Rue Dalpozzo, tel. 04 97 03
10 70, ww.hotel-lescigales.com, [e-mail] ) .
$$ Hôtel Gounod*** is behind Hôtel Splendid. Because the two share the same
owners, Gounod's guests are allowed free access to Splendid's pool, Jacuzzi, and other
amenities. Most rooms are comfortable and quiet, with high ceilings and appealing decor
(Db-€160, palatial 4-person suites-€260, breakfast-€11, air-con, parking-€18/day, 3 Rue
Gounod, tel. [phone], www.gounod-nice.com , [e-mail] ) .
$$ Hôtel Villa Victoria**** is a fine place managed by cheery Marlena, who wel-
comes travelers into her spotless, classy old building with an open, attractive lobby over-
looking a sprawling garden-courtyard. Rooms are comfortable and well kept, with space
to stretch out (streetside Db-€160, garden-side Db-€175, Tb-€190, suites-€210, breakfast-
€15,air-con, minibar,Wi-Fi, parking-€18/day,33Boulevard Victor Hugo,tel. [phone]
60, www.villa-victoria.com , [e-mail] ).
Barely Beyond Nice
$ Villa Saint Exupéry Gardens, a service-oriented hostel (they answer the phone in Eng-
lish),isahaventwomilesnorthofthecitycenter.Itsamenitiesand60comfortable,spick-
and-span rooms create a friendly climate for budget-minded travelers of any age. Often
filled with energetic youth, the place can be noisy. There are units for one, two, and up
to six people. Many have private bathrooms and views of the Mediterranean—some come
with balconies. You'll also find a laundry room, complete kitchen facilities, and a lively
bar. There's easy Internet access with a wall of guest computers in the lobby and Wi-Fi in
all the rooms (bed in dorm-€20-40/person, S-€50-70, Db-€60-110, Tb-€110-150, includes
big breakfast, discounts in low season, no curfew, 22 Avenue Gravier, tel. [phone]
83, toll-free tel. [phone]—works only within France, www.villahostels.com , re-