Luxury Hotels in Nice
16 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026
Our picks
Best overall1.Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel€€€€Google4.7· 1,402 reviewsBooking9.5· 120 reviews
Spa & wellness
Dining3.Chateau Eza€€€€Google4.6· 1,676 reviewsBooking9.4· 176 reviews
Beach
Views5.Maison Albar - Le Victoria€€€€Google4.6· 433 reviewsBooking9.2· 631 reviews
16 Recommended Hotels
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Nice, France
Best overallSet on 6 hectares of Mediterranean gardens at the tip of Cap-Ferrat, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat is awarded the status of a luxury Palace hotel and has a 33 metres-long heated sea-water pool and…
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 16 hotels we rank here: 9.5 from 120 reviews. Leads the ranking on Google's rating (4.7 to 4.6), where the Booking score sits slightly lower (9.5 to 9.6).
La Réserve de Beaulieu
Nice, France
Spa & wellnessA renowned and charming address on the Riviera, La Réserve de Beaulieu offers a stay that combines luxury and intimacy in a beautiful natural setting…
Why this position
Among the three highest guest scores of the 16 hotels we rank here: 9.6 from 139 reviews. Guests on Booking rate it above #1 (9.6 to 9.5), but #1 leads on Google (4.7 to 4.6), which the ranking weighs equally.
Chateau Eza
Nice, France
DiningThis hotel is a converted chateau in the medieval and pedestrian village of Eze. It offers rooms with a view of the Mediterranean Sea and a gastronomic restaurant…
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #2 (176 to 139), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.6).
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Hotel Le Negresco
Nice, France
BeachHotel Le Negresco, overlooks the beach and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Free Wifi access is provided and there is an on-site fitness centre…
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (1,401 to 176), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.4).
Maison Albar - Le Victoria
Nice, France
ViewsMaison Albar - Le Victoria in Nice offers a beachfront setting with stunning sea views. Plage du Centenaire is a 2-minute walk away, while Avenue Jean Medecin lies 1.2 km from the hotel…
Why this position
The same guest score as #4 (9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (631 to 1,401).
Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nice
Nice, France
BoutiqueHôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Nice, offers luxurious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room has a balcony with garden or inner courtyard…
Why this position
Sits behind #5 on both the score (9.1 to 9.2) and the sample it rests on (367 to 631 reviews).
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the World
Nice, France
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel in Nice offers a central setting with stunning views. Plage du Centenaire is a 3-minute walk away, while Nice-Ville Train Station lies 14 minutes on foot. Castle Hill of Nice…
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #6 (954 to 367), at a slightly lower score (8.7 to 9.1).
Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Nice, France
Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, suits travellers who want a classic address on the French Riviera with the old town on foot… Behind its Art Deco façade on the Promenade des Anglais, a few steps from Vieux Nice, most of the 173 rooms and suites open onto a private terrace. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, whom they describe as kind and highly competent, and about rooms that feel spacious, beautiful and comfortable. The main caveat is the view. Outlooks range from the city to the mountains or the sea, and guests advise asking for a sea-view room on a high floor to avoid disappointment. A few also find the Wi-Fi weak and the breakfast poor value, although others praise its choice. For couples who want a polished seafront base with two pools and Vieux Nice within walking distance, it is an easy fit; anyone set on a sea view should confirm the room type before booking.
Why this position
Level with #7 on the guest score (8.7) and on the reviews behind it.
Aparthotel 9 Alberti
Nice, France
Affordable luxuryAparthotel 9 Alberti suits travellers who prefer an apartment to a hotel room… It sits in a renovated historic building in central Nice, and guests consistently describe the apartments as new, modern and spotlessly clean, with a kitchenette, a walk-in shower and everything needed for a short stay. The location is a big part of the appeal: Place Masséna, Vieux Nice and the beach are all within walking distance, the tram from the airport is easy to use, and groceries, restaurants and a coffee shop right next door are close at hand. The owner and staff are praised for being genuinely helpful, including with bags. That help matters, because there is no lift. The apartments are compact, several look out on little in the way of a view, and one guest found theirs rather dark despite windows on two sides. Keen cooks may also find the kitchen equipment basic. For a clean, central and independent base in Nice, it delivers.
Why this position
Highest guest score of the 16 hotels we rank here: 9.7 from 323 reviews. Scores higher than #8 (9.7 to 8.7), on a smaller body of reviews (323 to 879).
Hôtel Petit Palais
Nice, France
Hôtel Petit Palais is for travellers who would rather sleep above the city than in the middle of it… The 25-room hotel sits in a green, elegant historic district on the hill behind the centre, and guests keep returning to the same words: quiet, peaceful and clean. The views over Vieux Nice and the sea are what most people remember, along with large, comfortable beds and staff described as kind and genuinely helpful. The price of that calm is the hill. Guests put the walk to Vieux Nice at around 15 to 20 minutes, which is pleasant on the way down but a long climb back, and the narrow, winding roads up to the hotel can be awkward by car. The outdoor pool is small, though often quiet enough to have to yourself. For couples and art lovers who value peace over a central address, it is a lovely base; anyone who wants a flat stroll home from dinner should look nearer the seafront.
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #9 (729 to 323), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.7).
Apollinaire Nice
Nice, France
Apollinaire Nice suits travellers who want to see the city on foot… From Boulevard Dubouchage it is 650 metres to Place Masséna and the Promenade du Paillon, and guests note how easily they reach Vieux Nice, the main shopping streets and the railway station. The rooms have a contemporary, recently renovated feel, and guests mention again and again how clean they are, along with small eco touches such as pump dispensers in the bathroom. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly and efficient, and the buffet breakfast and the quiet courtyard for an evening drink are frequent highlights. The trade-offs are modest. The beach and the Promenade des Anglais are about 1 km away, so this is a city address rather than a seafront one. Some guests find the full breakfast pricey, although a lighter continental option costs less, and the odd guest finds the shower awkward to adjust. As a well-run, central base for Nice, it is easy to like.
Why this position
The largest body of guest feedback on this page: 2,673 reviews, averaging 9.1. Rests on more guest reviews than #10 (2,673 to 729), at a slightly lower score (9.1 to 9.3).
Boutique Hotel Nice Côte d'Azur
Nice, France
Boutique Hotel Nice Côte d'azur suits travellers who see Nice as a city to explore on foot rather than a beach to lie on… It stands on Avenue Durante in the centre, close to the main station, with restaurants and sights within easy walking distance. Guests praise the rooms as very clean, quiet and nicely decorated, the beds as comfortable and the breakfast as excellent, but what they mention most is the reception team, who help with itineraries and local tips. The trade-offs are modest. The sea is a fair walk away, so beach days take a little more planning than at a seafront address, and there is no pool to fall back on. One guest felt some of the fittings may not age well, and another found the corridors rather dark. For couples on a city break and anyone arriving by train, it is a warm, well-run base; travellers who want to step straight onto the Promenade des Anglais should look closer to the water.
Why this position
The same guest score as #11 (9.1), on a smaller body of reviews (982 to 2,673).
Hôtel Le Soleia by Inwood Hotels
Nice, France
Hôtel Le Soleia by Inwood Hotels is for travellers who would trade a few square metres for character and a central address… The Roaring Twenties-themed boutique hotel sits on Boulevard Victor Hugo, 450 metres from the Promenade des Anglais and the beach and about 15 minutes on foot from Vieux Nice. Guests describe a cosy, relaxing atmosphere, freshly updated décor, spotless rooms and very comfortable beds, and they single out a front-desk team that is generous with tips on what to see. Space is the recurring compromise. Rooms are on the small side, especially for three people, bathrooms can feel tight and the lift is small. One guest also found the balcony not very inviting, so plan to spend your downtime in the city or on the beach rather than in the room. For couples who want a characterful, walkable base close to the sea, it is a charming choice; families or anyone travelling with lots of luggage may prefer a larger room elsewhere.
Why this position
The same guest score as #12 (9.1), on a smaller body of reviews (716 to 982).
Hotel Gounod
Nice, France
Hotel Gounod appeals to travellers who want character as well as comfort… The same family has welcomed guests here for four generations, in a building in the Nice architectural style with moulded façades, a slate dome and a pewter spire, and a full renovation has given the rooms a fresh, modern finish. Guests talk about beautiful rooms and bathrooms, some with a bath, about spotless housekeeping and about staff who are friendly and accommodating. The Quartier des Musiciens location is another strength: central and within easy walking distance of most sights, yet away from the busiest streets. Breakfast earns warm words too. The compromises are mostly about space and air. Some rooms are tight, especially once the luggage is in, and some guests found their room stuffy, with no screens on the windows when they opened them. It is also a city hotel rather than a seafront one. For couples who want a calm, central base with some personality, it is an easy fit.
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #13 (1,168 to 716), at a slightly lower score (9.0 to 9.1).
Maison Lamartine
Nice, France
Maison Lamartine is for travellers who like a little more room than a standard hotel offers… Its studios and apartments, renovated in 2017, come with a dining area and a separate seating area, and guests describe them as spacious and well kept. The location works hard too: one street back from Avenue Jean Médecin, a five-minute walk from Nice-Ville station and about ten minutes from the beach. What guests mention most, though, is the welcome. The hosts and desk staff are described as warm, relaxed and keen to help, and for several guests they made the stay. The building shows its age in places. Some bathrooms are due for an update, one guest found the lift less than fresh, and housekeeping starts early, so a lie-in is not guaranteed. The air conditioning also has a fairly high minimum setting for those who like to sleep cool. For a calm, central and personal base in Nice, these are minor compromises.
Why this position
The same guest score as #14 (9.0), on a smaller body of reviews (810 to 1,168).
Hôtel La Pérouse Nice Baie des Anges
Nice, France
This hotel is located high above the Promenade des Anglais, set into the Colline du Château. It is 250 metres from both Cours Saleya and the harbour, and offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and a…
Why this position
Sits behind #15 on both the score (8.8 to 9.0) and the sample it rests on (771 to 810 reviews).
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Ranking updated 27 October 2026
16 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel | 5★ | Google4.7· 1,402 reviews Booking9.5· 120 reviews | Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze | Best overall |
| 2 | La Réserve de Beaulieu | 5★ | Google4.6· 604 reviews Booking9.6· 139 reviews | Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze | Spa & wellness |
| 3 | Chateau Eza | 5★ | Google4.6· 1,676 reviews Booking9.4· 176 reviews | Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze | Dining |
| 4 | Hotel Le Negresco | 5★ | Google4.6· 6,745 reviews Booking9.2· 1,401 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | Beach |
| 5 | Maison Albar - Le Victoria | 5★ | Google4.6· 433 reviews Booking9.2· 631 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | Views |
| 6 | Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nice | 5★ | Google4.4· 669 reviews Booking9.1· 367 reviews | Vieux Nice | Boutique |
| 7 | Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the World | 5★ | Google4.6· 1,403 reviews Booking8.7· 954 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 8 | Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt | 5★ | Booking8.7· 879 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 9 | Aparthotel 9 Alberti | 4★ | Booking9.7· 323 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | Affordable luxury |
| 10 | Hôtel Petit Palais | 4★ | Booking9.3· 729 reviews | Vieux Nice | — |
| 11 | Apollinaire Nice | 4★ | Booking9.1· 2,673 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 12 | Boutique Hotel Nice Côte d'Azur | 4★ | Booking9.1· 982 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 13 | Hôtel Le Soleia by Inwood Hotels | 4★ | Booking9.1· 716 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 14 | Hotel Gounod | 4★ | Booking9· 1,168 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 15 | Maison Lamartine | 4★ | Booking9· 810 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
| 16 | Hôtel La Pérouse Nice Baie des Anges | 4★ | Google4.4· 694 reviews Booking8.8· 771 reviews | Vieux Nice | — |
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How we ranked these hotels
16 hotels looked at for this destination: 16 ranked above, 0 more we recommend.
The Google and Booking ratings for these hotels are based on a combined 26,465 reviews reported by the sources. This is not the number of review texts Tripplo has analysed.
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
Read our methodologyWhere to stay in Nice?
Areas drawn from our hotels' addresses and updated as the selection changes.
Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais
Best for Seafront and shoppingThis iconic seafront sweep and its adjacent upscale grid represent Nice's Belle Époque history and modern retail. It is highly walkable, offering direct beach access and proximity to the city's main dining spots.
Vieux Nice
Best for History and atmosphereA historic maze of narrow Italianate streets and bustling morning markets set beneath Castle Hill. The area offers immediate access to traditional bistros, quiet chapels, and the sea.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze
Best for Secluded luxury and viewsLocated just east of Nice proper, these exclusive coastal peninsulas and clifftop medieval villages offer quiet estate living and dramatic panoramas. Staying here requires a car or taxi to reach central Nice attractions.
Areas to consider
Visitors should note that clifftop hotels in medieval Èze require climbing steep, cobbled pathways that are unsuitable for those with limited mobility, while the area around the central train station can feel congested at night.
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Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (15 of 16)
- Family rooms (12 of 16)
- Bar (11 of 16)
- Parking (9 of 16)
- Pool (8 of 16)
- Room service (6 of 16)
What these hotels do best
- Location (10 of 16)
- Dining (9 of 16)
- Service (6 of 16)
- Beach access (5 of 16)
How we chose these hotels
At our latest review (August 2026) the properties listed above were measured against the same standard: sustained guest scores on both Booking.com and Google (weighted by how many reviews sit behind them), five-star class or an equivalent premium level, a genuinely first-rate location, and facilities that set the hotel apart.
As a guideline we look for around 8.5 or higher on Booking.com, but no single number decides on its own. When the sources disagree, the broader evidence wins. Guest scores on this page update continuously, and the selection is re-reviewed at regular intervals. The full standard is described in how we choose hotels.
