Hôtel de la Fontaine

The rooms at Hôtel de la Fontaine accommodate one or two people, while the Triple Room sleeps three and the Family Apartment can accommodate four guests. All categories have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a coffee machine. The Standard and Superior rooms differ in size and views; there is also a Single Room, a Triple Room overlooking the garden and a ground-floor room overlooking the terrace.

The Family Apartment stands out for its two separate bedrooms, living room, fitted kitchen with a dishwasher and balcony. It is in a separate building on the fourth floor, with no lift. Bed arrangements vary by category: some rooms offer a double bed or two single beds, while the Triple Room and apartment have several beds. Bathrooms have either a shower or a bath, depending on the room.

Hôtel de la Fontaine brings together places to relax and useful services for a stay in Nice. You can have a coffee on site, order wine or champagne and choose to have breakfast in your room. The bar offers a place to sit down for a drink, while the furnished terrace provides space to enjoy the Nice air. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage, as well as private or express check-in and check-out. A tour desk and shuttle service are among the facilities. The property has a lift, family rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including toilets with grab rails and a low washbasin. Non-smoking and soundproofed rooms are available. Pets are allowed, and pet bowls are provided. Bicycle hire completes the range of services.

Nice combines the Mediterranean seafront with a lively old town and elegant 19th-century neighbourhoods. Hôtel de la Fontaine is in the Rue de France area, between the city’s façades and the Promenade des Anglais. Nearby pebble beaches, gardens and museums give this part of Nice a pleasant pace for a car-free stay. The neighbourhood suits travellers who want to alternate swimming, urban walks and cultural visits.

The Promenade des Anglais runs along the Baie des Anges and is ideal for walking or cycling. The Musée Masséna, housed in a Belle Époque villa, traces the history of Nice; the Jardin de la Légion d'Honneur offers a leafy break near the shore. Further east, the streets of Vieux-Nice lead to markets, Baroque churches and Place Masséna. Colline du Château offers views of the port, rooftops and bay. Nice-Ville station is about a 13-minute walk away, and the tram connects the area to the airport from the Alsace-Lorraine stop.

Spring and autumn are good times for long walks, with often mild temperatures and fewer visitors than in the height of summer. In summer, set aside the cooler hours to explore the narrow streets of Vieux-Nice and the hottest part of the day for swimming or shaded breaks. You could start the day by the sea, continue to the Musée Masséna and finish in the old streets around Cours Saleya. In winter, the museums and cafés in the centre offer an alternative to beach days.