Hotel Suisse

Located at the far eastern end of Nice’s iconic Promenade des Anglais, with views over the city’s ‘Bay of Angels’, this cheerful hotel offers the chance to stay in the heart of Nice without breaking the bank.

Set in a particularly picturesque row of pastel facades at the bottom of the city’s Colline du Chateau hill, rooms are airy and modern in soothing shades – and lively Old Nice, with its bars and restaurants, is within easy walking distance.

One big draw is the hotel’s sweeping sea views, seen from this historic building’s many balconies: there are 38 rooms in total and 35 have sea views – traditional rooms don’t have balconies, but superior rooms and all higher categories have balconies facing magical, Matisse-like vistas of the Mediterranean. The one suite has a separate living room, balcony and terrace.

Parking is available, a few minutes away; and the hotel has a special partnership with a nearby private beach club, offering discounts on sunbed rentals.