The 3 Most Luxurious and Beautiful Palaces in Nice Compared

Are you are looking for a palace in Nice to call your home for a few days, but you can’t make up your mind? Spas, jacuzzis, private beaches, restaurants, the view from the room… There are many important factors to take into account when you are looking for a hotel. To help you decide, here is a detailed comparison of the three most luxurious and beautiful palaces in Nice.

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My suggestions in short:

• Luxury hotel with the best pool: the Hyatt Regency
• Luxury hotel with the best spa: the Boscolo
• The most original luxury hotel: the Negresco
• Best luxury hotel by the beach: the Negresco

 

The Negresco

Address: 37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice France

4.6/5 : France Hotel Guide’s expert rating

Built in 1913, the Negresco is full of culture and history. It is situated by the sea on the famous Promenade des Anglais.

Sometimes described as a museum-hotel, the Negresco is the perfect place to be enchanted by countless masterpieces.

There is a beautiful blend of old and modern art at the Negresco, including paintings from the 17th century, statues, tapestries, and sculptures.

One of the three official portraits of King Louis XIV is housed and displayed in the hotel. In the Royal Lounge, you will also find the “Nana Jaune”, a sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle. The Negresco is truly a place of art!

Original rooms and suites

Of course, you also go to the Negresco to sleep. You will not be disappointed by the decor in the rooms and suites, however, as each one has its own style.

Whether decorated with period furniture, artistic furniture, or simple pieces, you will find the essence of the hotel in every room.

For €600, you can sleep in a room with a double bed and a view of the city or the garden.

If you want a view of the sea, it will cost you about €800. At this price you could have, for example, the Rivoli Room, one of the most recent and colorful rooms in the hotel.

Most of the suites have at least one balcony, and the most expensive ones have a terrace. The Deluxe Suite, for example, has a view of the sea and costs around €4,500 per night.

The hotel also offers exclusive and unique suites such as the Marie-Antoinette Suite and the La Parisienne Suite.

These suites are very spacious, and each is decorated according to a particular theme. Most importantly, no two suites have the same theme.

If you are traveling with your family, the hotel offers several family rooms and suites. The rooms have sofa beds, and the suites have a second room with a double bed.

Your children will be pampered at the Negresco. Coloring books, small gifts, children’s menus, pedal cars, and much more is waiting for them.

Children between the ages of four and ten can take part in art workshops for €45 per child. Each workshop includes a small snack.

The hotel also offers a babysitting service for an additional cost.

Family spirit at the private beach

The hotel offers access to a gym and the Neptune private beach (located in front of the hotel) where you can try several different water sports.

If you book your hotel room with a beach supplement, you will have free access to the beach; if not, you’ll need to spend €15 per person for a half day and €22 for a full day.

Be careful, this is a pebble beach!

You can rent beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels on site for €15 to €22. With all of these amenities, you’ll be able to bask in the sun in comfort.

A Michelin-starred restaurant and a brasserie

The Negresco has two restaurants run by head chef Virginie Basselot: Le Chantecler and La Rotonde. Banquets and room service are also overseen by the chef.

At Le Chantecler, a Michelin-starred restaurant, you can enjoy cuisine that combines tradition and modernity either indoors or on the large terrace.

If you like surprises, treat yourself to “Les secrets de Virginie” for €220 per person. This eight-course meal is so exclusive that only the chef knows the secret to preparing it!

If you prefer a more casual atmosphere, La Rotonde offers brasserie-style cuisine in a chic and relaxed lounge decorated in white and gold.

If you want to spend a quiet moment over a drink, the bartender will give you a warm welcome at the Negresco’s bar, which is decorated with walnut woodwork and period furniture.

In the evening, the bar comes alive with music to make your evening unforgettable.

Price: From €600/night

We like: The rooms inspired by different eras of French art.

We love: The museum-hotel aspect and the omnipresent artistic atmosphere.

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Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée

Address: 13 Promenade des Anglais – BP 1655, 06000 Nice

4.5/5 : France Hotel Guide’s expert rating

Also located in the heart of Nice on the Promenade des Anglais, the Hyatt Regency is a luxury hotel with an Art Déco style.

Contemporary and refined, the Hyatt Regency is a cozy cocoon where you can rest during your stay in Nice.

Renowned for its luxurious setting, it also provides easy access to both the city and the Mediterranean Sea.

Its rooms and suites overlook either the sea, the city, the swimming pool, or the surrounding hills, allowing you to enjoy the various landscapes offered by the city of Nice.

An Art Déco style and a wide range of views

Decorated in the Art Déco style, the rooms and suites mix wood, textiles, and refined designs.

For €770, you can stay in a simple room with a king-size bed and a balcony with a view of the hills.

If you would like a view of the sea, the price starts at about €900 per night.

The hotel’s suites, from the premium suite to the penthouse suite, cost between €1,200 and €3,000.

Each room and suite has a furnished balcony, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar.

For families, the hotel offers connected rooms with two single beds and a king-size bed. The hotel also provides cribs on request.

Pool, sauna, or beach: choose what you like

If you want to relax, sunbathe, or swim, the hotel’s large heated pool is open all year long.

You can choose between the indoor and outdoor parts of the pool, both of which are surrounded by comfortable beach chairs.

If the weather is nice, I strongly recommend the outdoor pool for its view of the Bay of Angels.

During the summer, you can eat on the terrace near the pool without having to change out of your swimsuit.

After a long day exploring Nice’s streets, you’ll love relaxing in the hotel’s saunas and Turkish baths.

The hotel also has a nice gym for athletic guests and a casino if you want to have some fun.

The beach is only a few meters from the hotel.

To enjoy the private beach, you’ll have to spend €27 per person per day. This price includes access to the beach and the rental of a beach chair and umbrella, which you can book with the concierge service.

A sustainable Mediterranean restaurant

On the 3rd floor of the hotel, you’ll find the restaurant “Le 3e” and its bar.

Chef Cyril Cheype offers Mediterranean and international cuisine in his restaurant. You can enjoy your meal indoors or on the terrace with a beautiful view of the sea.

The menu changes with the seasons to offer sustainable and local cuisine.

In the hotel’s bar, you can enjoy delicious drinks while comfortably seated on red velvet sofas. A pianist regularly provides entertainment during the evening.

During the summer, the bar extends onto the Hyatt Regency’s terrace to let you enjoy the stunning view of the Bay of Angels.

Price: From €650/night

We like: The many different views from the rooms.

We love: The pools and their views of the sea.

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Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa

Address: 12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 06000 Nice

4/5 : France Hotel Guide’s expert rating

Just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, the Hotel Boscolo invites you to enjoy a stay in the comfort of their establishment decorated in the Belle Époque-style combined with contemporary elements.

The hotel’s bright white and golden hues and simple, uncluttered decor will give you a sense of well-being and calm. Thanks to its location in the heart of Nice, you can easily enjoy the city’s many activities and restaurants either on foot or by bike.

Simple but sophisticated rooms and suites

After a long day of exploring Nice or enjoying the hotel’s activities, you’ll be more than happy to relax in one of the hotel’s splendid rooms and suites with sophisticated details.

Each room has a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

For €405, the hotel offers a simple room with a large double bed or twin beds. It also includes free access to the spa.

The exclusive rooms with terraces, which cost €620 per night, offer access to a private terrace with a charming view of the boulevard Victor Hugo.

In addition, the hotel offers six junior suites, an executive suite, a two-floor Grande Suite Duplex, and an 80m² presidential suite.

The suites’ prices range from €882 to €2,000 per night.

Intense relaxation

The hotel has a Deep Nature spa which is free for guests who purchase a spa supplement while booking their room. You can also purchase three hours of access for €50.

In the spa, you’ll find a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a pool with massaging jets. It’s everything you need to relax for a moment.

The spa also offers massages, skin treatments, and body treatments.

A double scrub costs €85, a one-hour personalized facial treatment costs €120, and a hot stone massage costs €175.

The spa also offers special massages for pregnant women and children, as well as treatments for your hands and feet and manicures.

The hotel also has a gym.

The Ruhl private beach, a ten minute walk from the Boscolo Hotel, offers special prices for the hotel’s guests with exclusive services such as a reserved place on the beach of your choosing and beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels for rent.

The beach also has a restaurant, a bar, water sports, and anything else you might need for a fantastic day at the beach.

Sun-kissed cuisine and cocktails by the pool

The hotel has three restaurants and a bar.

If you want to enjoy a drink by the water’s edge, the Rooftop Bclub is the perfect place for you. Nestled on the hotel’s rooftop, it offers seasonal food and cocktails for all tastes by the pool.

The Angelo Terra d’Italia invites you to enjoy Mediterranean dishes based on local products and truffles, a delicacy also known as “black gold”.

At the Genesi Italian Restaurant, the spotlight is on Italian cuisine. You can savor various dishes prepared by the head chef or eat brunch on the terrace overlooking the boulevard Victor Hugo.

The bar is located in the center of the Genesi Italian Restaurant. It offers a unique menu that combines local and Italian flavors.

Price: From €405/night

We like: The simple white and gold decorations that are brightened up by well-placed, sophisticated details.

We love: The large spa with a sauna, Turkish bath, and pool with massaging jets.

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Comparison Table: Negresco Vs Hyatt Regency Vs Boscolo

In conclusion, if you are looking for a hotel with an amazing swimming pool, I recommend the Hyatt Regency. If you are interested in the atmosphere and the decor of the hotel, then the Negresco would be the best choice. The Boscolo would be the best choice for those with a smaller budget who still want to have a luxurious stay.

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