Hotel Negresco

Location. In Nice, France, the Hotel Negresco is within walking distance of major museums and the shopping district. The Musee Massena is next door to the hotel and shopping in Rue de France is two blocks away. Less than two kilometers from the hotel are the Opera House and Vieux Nice. Nice International Airport is six kilometers away.

Hotel Features. Built in 1912, the Hotel Negresco features original Salvador Dali paintings and ancient Japanese vases. Amenities include complimentary newspapers and safe deposit boxes in the lobby.

Le Relais bar is open from late morning and serves beverages only. Rotonde serves breakfasts, afternoon tea and cake and an a la carte menu. The Chantecler restaurant serves a la carte and set menus for lunches and dinners daily. Tasting portions are available.

The hotel includes a small fitness room. Nine meeting and conference rooms are on site decorated with crystal chandeliers and antique style furniture. Complimentary Internet access is available.

Guestrooms. The Hotel Negresco's 145 guestrooms are furnished with antique furnishings. Amenities in the rooms include turndown service and minibars. Ensuite bathrooms have heated towel rails and complimentary Roger Gallet perfume. Select bathrooms offer gold tubs and double wash basins. High speed Internet access is available for a fee.

Expert Tip. Colline du Chateau (Castle Hill), is not a chateau at all, but the site of an ancient fortress. Less than two kilometers from the hotel, a tiny lapidary museum on the grounds features Roman and medieval remains found on the site. Admission is free. The hotel's restuarant, The Chantecler, is closed during January each year.