Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée

The Palais de la Méditerranée is one of the landmarks of the Promenade des Anglais. Its long Art Deco facade has stood on the seafront since 1929, and behind it is a five-star hotel that is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The old town and the beaches are a short walk away, and the sea is just across the road.

The hotel is large by Nice standards, with more than 170 double rooms, 28 suites and rooms for families and guests with reduced mobility. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, which matters on a busy seafront, and many look out over the Baie des Anges. Ask for a sea view when you book; it is the main reason to choose a hotel on the Promenade.

Facilities are extensive. There is a heated swimming pool, a spa with massages, a sauna and steam room, a fitness centre and a sports hall. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, room service and breakfast, which can be served in your room. Practical extras include private parking, luggage storage, currency exchange and an airport or station shuttle service, so it works well for travellers arriving by car or plane.

The hotel welcomes pets for a supplement, if declared at booking, and provides cots and baby equipment for families. It is accessible for wheelchair users, with an adapted lift and showers with seats, and reception staff are trained to assist guests with disabilities. Staff speak English, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Russian. The hotel holds the Clef Verte eco-label and accepts most payment methods, including American Express and Apple Pay.

The Palais suits couples and families who want a full resort-style hotel in the city, business travellers attending events, and anyone who values a pool after a day of sightseeing. It is open all year, which makes it a good choice for winter breaks too.

From the hotel, walk east along the Promenade to the Jardin Albert 1er, Place Masséna and the old town, or west to the Villa Masséna and the Negresco. The Opéra and the Cours Saleya are within easy walking distance, and the beaches across the road are ideal for a morning swim.