The 7 Best Luxury Hotels in Nice
A convent above the Old Town, a Belle Époque palace on the Promenade or a rooftop pool over the Baie des Anges: our travel advisors personally find the one among the luxury hotels in Nice that suits you. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Nice
Where would you like to wake up, with a sea view or over the rooftops of the Old Town? Here are the best hotels in Nice at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: families stay in calm surroundings at Hôtel du Couvent Nice, while anyone after a rooftop pool and views should choose Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel du Couvent Nice | Vieille Ville | ★ 4.7/5 | 345 € |
| Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel | Jean-Médecin | ★ 4.5/5 | 245 € |
| Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice | Jean-Médecin | ★ 4.8/5 | 323 € |
| Le Méridien Nice | Jean-Médecin | ★ 4.1/5 | 154 € |
| Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice | Promenade des Anglais | – | 303 € |
| Le Negresco Nice | Promenade des Anglais | ★ 4.4/5 | 304 € |
| Hôtel la Pérouse Nice | Vieille Ville | ★ 4.2/5 | 225 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Nice
Hôtel du Couvent Nice · Vieille VilleOur luxury hotels in Nice are very different from one another, and our advice depends on you: for families and calm above the rooftops we recommend Hôtel du Couvent Nice, for a rooftop pool and views near the Promenade Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice. Belle Époque and art right on the bay await at Le Negresco Nice.For a view over the sea and the Old Town, right from breakfast on the roof, there is Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what the luxury hotels in Nice offer you today
Since June 2024 you can stay at Hôtel du Couvent Nice in a 17th-century convent, restored over some ten years. Studio Mumbai shaped the architecture, terraced gardens climb the hillside, and during school holidays there is a club for children aged four to ten.
Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice · Jean-MédecinIn November 2024 Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice followed, also a 5-star hotel, in the Carré d'Or, a few steps from the Promenade des Anglais. On the roof you find a heated pool and Taulissa restaurant with 360-degree views, below it the Oria Spa; the Prestige Suite Céline has a 60 sq m sea-view terrace with its own hot tub.
After a full renovation, Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice reopened in June 2026: Linda Boronkay has reinterpreted the hotel's art deco heritage with Mediterranean curves and pastel tones, and the restaurant is now called Zouzou. Le Negresco Nice opened N Le Spa in 2024, and since January 2026 the 1913 statues have been back on its restored façade.
These luxury hotels in Nice have a pool – plus spa & wellness from thermal baths to rooftops
Roman baths in a convent: At Hôtel du Couvent Nice, a Roman-style thermal circuit leads through tepidarium, caldarium and frigidarium, with a relaxation pool and a movement studio, for guests aged 16 and over. Outside there is a 20-meter lap pool overlooking the Old Town, and a small plunge pool in the vegetable garden.
Le Méridien Nice · Jean-MédecinPools above the bay: On the roof of Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice you swim in a heated pool in season, with food and cocktails served by the water; the Oria Spa adds an indoor pool with whirlpool jets, a hammam, a sauna and an ice fountain. Le Méridien Nice also has a rooftop pool with sea views; it is maintained during the winter.
In the rock and by the sea: At Hôtel la Pérouse Nice, the pool is carved into the rock of Castle Hill and heated to 24 °C from April to October. At Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice, the third-floor pool terrace faces the Baie des Anges and the pool continues indoors; next to it are a quieter heated indoor pool, a sauna and a steam bath.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
A spa with art: In N Le Spa at Le Negresco Nice you swim in a daylit indoor pool with underwater music, with saunas, hammams and a private spa suite alongside. Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel offers a hammam, a sauna and treatments with Thalion marine cosmetics.
Dining in Nice's luxury hotels: Michelin-starred cuisine, rooftop restaurants and a convent garden
Fine dining on the Promenade: At Le Chantecler restaurant at Le Negresco Nice, Virginie Basselot, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, cooks Mediterranean haute cuisine awarded one Michelin star; in summer it is served on the terrace facing the Promenade. Breakfast and brasserie dishes come at La Rotonde, styled like a carousel with wooden horses.
Le Negresco Nice · Promenade des AnglaisRooftop restaurants with a view: At Taulissa on the roof of Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice, Glenn Viel and executive chef Fred Grava cook Provençal dishes for sharing; Glenn Viel holds three Michelin stars in Provence at L'Oustau de Baumanière. On the roof of Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, SEEN by Olivier serves Mediterranean cuisine with an Asian twist and sushi, and breakfast with a panoramic view in the morning.
From the farm and under lemon trees: At Hôtel du Couvent Nice, restaurant Le 1604 serves eggs and vegetables from the hotel's own farm and bread from its own bakery, and at lunchtime you eat at La Guinguette in the vegetable garden. At Hôtel la Pérouse Nice, Damien Andrews cooks seasonal Riviera cuisine at Le Patio restaurant under century-old lemon trees.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Bars for the evening: The wood-paneled Le 1913 bar at Le Negresco Nice has barely changed since opening day, with live music five nights a week. At Le Méridien Nice you sit in Latitude 43°4' bar with sea views and live music.
How Nice eats
Grab a socca at the Cours Saleya market, the thin chickpea pancake from the wood oven, and a pan bagnat for lunch. Pissaladière with onions and anchovies comes from the bakery, still warm from the oven.
Luxury hotels in Nice with history: Belle Époque, art deco and Michelin Keys
Le Negresco Nice opened on 4 January 1913, designed by Édouard-Jean Niermans for Romanian-born Henri Negrescu; in World War I the palace with the pink dome served as a military hospital. After Jean-Baptiste Mesnage bought it in 1957, his daughter Jeanne Augier turned it into a hotel full of art, where historic works hang next to contemporary ones.
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel · Jean-MédecinThe building of Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel went up as early as 1848 as the Hôtel de France, received its Belle Époque façade from Charles Dalmas after a sale in 1913, and reopened as an Anantara in December 2022 after a full renovation. Behind the listed art deco façade of Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice, American financier Frank Jay Gould opened his casino palace in 1929; the building has been a hotel since 2004.
Hôtel du Couvent Nice was built from 1604 as a convent for the Poor Clares and has been a listed monument since 1989. Hôtel la Pérouse Nice opened in 1936 at the foot of Castle Hill; it is named after the navigator Jean-François de La Pérouse, because here you look out to sea as if from a ship's deck.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Awarded: The Michelin Guide gives Le Negresco Nice two Michelin Keys and Hôtel du Couvent Nice and Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice one Michelin Key each; the distinction goes to the hotel as a whole, not to its kitchen.
Our tip: evening light on Castle Hill
Climb Castle Hill in the late afternoon. From the top, the rooftops of the Old Town and the curve of the bay lie at your feet before you head back down into the lanes for dinner.
Where to stay in Nice: Old Town, Promenade or Carré d'Or – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Distances are short, yet each area has its own rhythm: the sea at your door, lanes and markets, or elegant shopping streets. Whether you want a 5-star hotel in Nice by the sea or in the lanes, everything is close together.
Hôtel la Pérouse Nice · Vieille VilleOld Town and Castle Hill: Hôtel du Couvent Nice sits on the hillside above the Old Town amid about one hectare of gardens, Hôtel la Pérouse Nice on Quai Rauba Capeù at the eastern end of the Promenade, a few steps from Cours Saleya. Our pick for market mornings, lanes and evenings in the Old Town.
Promenade des Anglais: Le Negresco Nice stands at No. 37 right on the Baie des Anges, Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice at No. 13 near the Old Town and Le Méridien Nice at No. 1 next to the Jardin Albert 1er. Our pick if you want to see the sea first thing in the morning.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Carré d'Or and Place Masséna: Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice lies on Avenue de Suède, just a few steps from the Promenade, and Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel on Avenue de Verdun between Place Masséna and the sea, overlooking the Jardin Albert 1er. Our pick for shopping streets and short walks to the Old Town.
Our tip: a room with a view of the bay
At Hôtel la Pérouse Nice almost every room looks out over the Baie des Anges; at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel most rooms have a sea or garden view, many with a balcony or terrace. Tell us when you book if it should be the sea.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Nice costs – benefits, points and seasons
Here you can see the starting price per night at each hotel, sorted by location.
Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice · Promenade des AnglaisIn the Old Town, Hôtel la Pérouse Nice starts at 225 € and Hôtel du Couvent Nice at 344 €.
On the Promenade you stay at Le Méridien Nice from 154 €, at Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice from 302 € and at Le Negresco Nice from 304 €.
In the Carré d'Or, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel starts at 244 € and Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice at 323 €. The hotel list below shows what is available on your travel dates and what it costs, updated daily.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town and Castle Hill | |||
| Hôtel du Couvent Nice | 344 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Hôtel la Pérouse Nice | 225 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.2/5 |
| Promenade des Anglais | |||
| Le Negresco Nice | 304 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice | 302 € | 1st night | – |
| Le Méridien Nice | 154 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Carré d'Or and Place Masséna | |||
| Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice | 323 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel | 244 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
Included: At all seven luxury hotels, breakfast for two is included every day, at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel at SEEN by Olivier on the roof, at Le Negresco Nice at La Rotonde and at Hôtel la Pérouse Nice at Le Patio restaurant. An upgrade, early check-in and late check-out are added subject to availability; at Hôtel la Pérouse Nice you are welcomed with Champagne.
Hotel credit: You receive 100 US dollars at Hôtel du Couvent Nice, Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice and Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice; at the latter, a stay of five nights or more doubles it. At Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, Le Negresco Nice and Hôtel la Pérouse Nice the credit depends on the rate or room category; our travel advisors check this before booking.
Minimum stay: For the benefits you need two nights at Hôtel la Pérouse Nice; at all other hotels one night is enough.
Points and status: Marriott Bonvoy credits points for Hôtel du Couvent Nice and Le Méridien Nice, World of Hyatt for Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice and I Prefer for Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice. Because suitespot books at the hotel's direct rate, points and qualifying nights land in your account and your status is recognized. Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel and Le Negresco Nice belong to Leaders Club, while Hôtel la Pérouse Nice is independent.
Nice through the year: Spring and autumn are mild and perfect for strolling, summer belongs to the sea, rooftop pools and long evenings, and winter brings museums, markets and clear days; in February the city celebrates its Carnival. For summer and Carnival, it is best to book early.
How long to stay: Three to four nights at a 5-star hotel in Nice are enough for the Old Town, the Promenade, the market and the Matisse and Chagall museums.
The hotels in Nice at a glance
What sets the hotels in Nice apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel du Couvent Nice | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel | 1848 | 2022 | ✓ | ||
| Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | |
| Le Méridien Nice | 2022 | ✓ | |||
| Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice | 2004 | 2026 | ✓ | – | |
| Le Negresco Nice | 1913 | 2026 | ✓ | ✓ | 2 Keys |
| Hôtel la Pérouse Nice | 1936 | 2023 | ✓ | – |
Earn points & use your status in Nice
You earn points with Marriott Bonvoy at Hôtel du Couvent Nice and Le Méridien Nice, with World of Hyatt at Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice and with I Prefer at Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice. Through suitespot you book at the direct rate, so points and qualifying nights count. Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel and Le Negresco Nice belong to Leaders Club.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders Club | 2 hotels | Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, Le Negresco Nice |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2 hotels | Hôtel du Couvent Nice, Le Méridien Nice |
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Nice
How much does a luxury hotel in Nice cost per night?
Le Méridien Nice starts at 154 €, Hôtel la Pérouse Nice at 225 €, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel at 244 € and Hôtel du Couvent Nice at 344 € per night. Breakfast for two is always included when you book through suitespot.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Nice?
It depends on your trip: for families and calm we recommend Hôtel du Couvent Nice, for a rooftop pool and views Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice, for Belle Époque and art Le Negresco Nice, and for a sea view in a small hotel on Castle Hill Hôtel la Pérouse Nice.
Which 5-star hotels in Nice are new?
Hôtel du Couvent Nice opened in June 2024 in a 17th-century convent, Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice in November 2024 near the Promenade des Anglais. Both hold one Michelin Key.
Which famous hotel stands on the Promenade des Anglais?
Le Negresco Nice, the Belle Époque palace with the pink dome, opened in 1913 and filled with Jeanne Augier's art collection. At Le Chantecler restaurant, Virginie Basselot cooks with one Michelin star.
Which luxury hotels in Nice have a pool?
Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice has a heated rooftop pool, Hôtel du Couvent Nice a 20-meter lap pool above the Old Town. At Hôtel la Pérouse Nice the pool is carved into the rock, and Le Negresco Nice has an indoor pool in N Le Spa.
Which luxury hotels in Nice have Michelin Keys?
Le Negresco Nice holds two Michelin Keys, Hôtel du Couvent Nice and Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice one Michelin Key each.
Which hotels are right on the Promenade des Anglais?
Le Negresco Nice at No. 37, Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice at No. 13 and Le Méridien Nice at No. 1, next to the Jardin Albert 1er.
Which hotels in Nice earn points?
Marriott Bonvoy applies at Hôtel du Couvent Nice and Le Méridien Nice, World of Hyatt at Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée Nice and I Prefer at Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice. Booked through suitespot, points and qualifying nights are credited just as with a direct booking.
Which luxury hotel in Nice suits families?
Hôtel du Couvent Nice: during school holidays there is a club for children aged four to ten, plus babysitting and spacious gardens. At Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice you can also book a babysitter.
Is there a minimum stay in Nice?
For the suitespot benefits you only need at least two nights at Hôtel la Pérouse Nice; everywhere else one is enough.
Which luxury hotels in Nice offer rooms with a sea view?
At Hôtel la Pérouse Nice almost every room looks out over the Baie des Anges. On the Promenade you stay right on the bay at Le Negresco Nice, and at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel most rooms have a sea or garden view.
Which luxury hotels in Nice accept pets?
Hôtel du Couvent Nice, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel and Maison Albar - Le Victoria Nice welcome pets. Let us know about your four-legged companion when you book, and our travel advisors will confirm the conditions with the hotel.
