Hotel
Hôtel Le Negresco
The pink-domed palace of the Promenade des Anglais, a five-star hotel with 130 rooms and suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a celebrated art collection.
Hôtel Beau Rivage
A four-star hotel at the entrance to the old town, with contemporary rooms, a leafy patio and its own private beach across the Promenade.
At a glance
- Type
- Four-star hotel with private beach
- Area
- Vieux Nice, Nice, France
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- hotelnicebeaurivage.com
Good to know
- Private beach
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Patio
- Car park
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Why we recommend it
Hôtel Beau Rivage stands at the entrance to the old town, on Rue Saint-François de Paule, with the Promenade and the sea on one side and the lanes of Vieux Nice on the other. It is one of the first hotels opened in Nice, with a nineteenth-century facade, and over the years it has hosted artists and writers including Henri Matisse and Anton Chekhov. Today it is a four-star hotel in the 3A Hotels collection, with a private beach, which makes it one of the most convenient bases in the city for visitors who want both sightseeing and swimming.
The interior is contemporary and understated, with four lounges and a leafy patio that offers a quiet retreat from the busy streets around. The tourism office describes the hotel as having over a hundred rooms and suites, though its capacity listing gives a smaller number, so check room types directly with the hotel. Rooms facing the sea are the ones to ask for.
Room types range from compact classic rooms to junior suites with terraces, and there are also apartments, including a three-room sea-view apartment, which suit families and longer stays. The private beach, La Plage Beau Rivage, across the Promenade, has its own facilities, so guests can spend the day by the water without hunting for a free spot on the pebbles. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar. A car park, pay parking and parking nearby are listed, which is a real advantage at the edge of the pedestrian old town.
The hotel is accessible for wheelchair users without assistance and has rooms adapted for reduced mobility. Pets are accepted if declared at booking. The hotel also hosts study days and small events in its lounges.
Beau Rivage suits couples, families and business travellers who want a central hotel with the bonus of a beach. It is especially good in summer, when the beach becomes the centre of the day, but its location also works out of season, with the Opéra, the Cours Saleya and Place Masséna all within a few minutes' walk.
The same street is home to Maison Auer, the historic confectioner, and the Opéra. For dinner, the restaurants of the old town are on your doorstep, and La Petite Maison is on the same street. The tram stop at Opéra-Vieille Ville makes it easy to reach the rest of the city and the port.
Hôtel Beau Rivage FAQs
How many stars does Hôtel Beau Rivage have?
It is a four-star hotel.
Does it have a private beach?
Yes, it has a private beach with facilities across the Promenade.
Where is it?
At 24 Rue Saint-François de Paule, at the entrance to Vieux Nice near the Opéra.
Is there parking?
Yes, a car park and nearby paid parking are listed.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, if declared at booking.
Is it accessible?
Yes, it is accessible for wheelchair users without assistance.
Does it have a restaurant?
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant and a bar.
What is nearby?
The Opéra, the Cours Saleya, Place Masséna and the old town are all within a few minutes' walk.