This is a pleasant hotel in a good location. ( 0508/ss)
The building is in the Belle Epoque style.
The lobby is of a medium size. It is laid out with polished tiles and features a large, colourful mural of Nice and the seafront, in front of which there is a sitting area with glass tables and large, heavy dark brown sofas.
This popular hotel is situated in the centre, close to the main train stations. It offers numerous opportunities to explore Nice and the surrounding area. In the beautiful old town, guests will discover a flower market, restaurants, boutiques and clubs. Nearby, La Coline du Chateau offers stunning views over the city and the ruins of the former cathedral. The nearest long sandy beach is only one street from the hotel, just 800 metres. The hotel is well situated for access to the public transport network with links located just 300 m from the hotel. It is 5 km to Nice airport.
The air-conditioned hotel was built in 1900 and includes 6 floors with 48 rooms. Facilities include a pleasant lobby, which contains a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange desk, cloakroom and lifts. Dining options include a cafe, an inviting bar and an air-conditioned a la carte restaurant with a separate non-smoking area. In addition, guests are offered a TV room, a conference room, public Internet access as well as room and laundry service and medical assistance. Guests may park their cars in the hotel car park.
The Best Western Hotel Riviera is ideally located in the city center, in the praised Musicians Area and 250 meters from the Nice Ville central railway station, the hotel welcomes you to Nice and opens the doors of the Cote d'Azur. You will reach the beach and the celebrated Promenade des Anglais within 10 minutes through the pedestrian area and its couturier shops. Stroll through the Old Town, with its palaces, baroque churches, countless shops, its world famous flower market and its tiny serpentine alleys. Follow them to end up in the splendid 'Musee d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MAMAC)'. Climb the Castle Hill to catch breathtaking views of Angle Bay. Back the Best Western Hotel Riviera, don't fail to proceed to the nearby Cathedral St. Nicolas, the largest Russian orthodox building outside Russia, to get a surreal and exotic glimpse of the late 19th and early 20th centuries Russian legacy. Marc Chagall was a long-time Riviera resident. His Biblical Message is housed in the purpose-built museum within walking distance from the hotel. If you feel attracted by the glittering atmosphere of Monaco, the train will carry you there in less than 20 minutes from the nearby station. It will take 30 minutes to reach Cannes by train. The Best Western Hotel Riviera offers 48 rooms fully renovated in 2003, with air-conditioning, satellite television, refrigerator, mini-bar, hairdryer and double glazing windows. (Chargeable car park nearby) *** From the 01/06/09 to 31/08/09 guests will receive a free pack lunch everyday per person (includes 2 sandwiches, an apple and a small bottle of water), free welcome drink, and 1hr free usage of the internet corner. ***
Rooms with Direct dial phone, Dataports, Desk. Lounge, Safe, Laundry, Baby sitting. Conference room capacity: 75 persons.
Rates shown are per room per night.
