5 `Nice` Hotels to Visit

Hotels on the French Riviera are known for their style and sophistication and those in the beautiful city of Nice certainly live up to their reputation. On Nice's seafront, Promenade des Anglais, visitors will find the Hotel Westminster. Ideally situated close to the shopping area and the city's historic streets, this prestigious hotel retains Exhibition rooms with seven-metre high ceilings, as well as a hallway full of baroque frescoes. Spacious bedrooms have been recently renovated in contemporary colours behind the hotel's pink façade.

Built in 1842, the Hotel West End is also located on the seafront. Comfortable and impressive accommodation is on offer at this four-star luxury establishment. A private beach boasts its own restaurant looking out on to the Baie Des Anges (Bay of Angels). The hotel offers private parking and 24-hour reception facilities. Hotel West End is air-conditioned and has private parking, with 250 guarded parking spaces as well as six garages. Fifty of the hotel's rooms have sea views. This is certainly a hotel that combines enchanting charm with modernity.

In a quiet street close to the Promenade des Anglais is the Hotel Elysee Palace. All of Nice's attractions are nearby and the city centre can be reached in less than 20 minutes on foot. Refurbishment in 2008 has provided the hotel with a modern, elegant look. High-speed internet access and wi-fi are available in the hotel's 143 well-equipped rooms. A sun terrace provides relaxation space.

Nice's Clarion Hotel Aston makes a perfect place to stay on business or on holiday. Situated in the heart of the city, overlooking the fountains and gardens of Massena Square, the hotel is just minutes from the Cote d'Azur's beaches. The Nice-Acropolis Convention and Exhibition Centre is a short walk from the hotel and the surrounding area is full of boutiques, restaurants and speciality shops. A delicious Mediterranean menu is featured at Le Café de l'Horloge restaurant, which is housed within the Clarion. The hotel is pet friendly, has internet access in all rooms and a heated outdoor pool.

The Mediterranean Sea serves as a backdrop to Nice's Radisson Blu Hotel. Guests are treated to on-site casual and gourmet eateries. Swimming and sunbathing can be enjoyed on the rooftop terrace. The hotel boasts a sauna and fitness centre, as well as free high-speed internet access. Comprehensive services are available to businesses, along with flexible meeting facilities. The hotel is only a five-minute drive from Nice International Airport.