Hôtel Gabriel

All rooms at Hôtel Gabriel have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. They measure between 13 and 20 m² and accommodate one or two people. The Chambre Simple Lavande and the Camélia and Jasmin rooms have a balcony; the Chambre Mimosa overlooks the city but has no balcony. A coffee machine, desk and safe complete the amenities. The upper floors are accessible by lift.

The Chambre Simple Lavande is designed for one person and has a balcony. The Chambre Mimosa measures 15 m² and has a double bed or two single beds. The Chambre Camélia is the largest, at 20 m², and has a balcony; it accommodates two people. The Chambre Jasmin also has a balcony, measures 15 m² and can accommodate two people. All four rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom.

Hôtel Gabriel has several spaces where you can enjoy your time at the hotel. The sunny terrace and outdoor furniture let you sit outside, while the garden provides another open-air space. There is an on-site café, and the bar serves wine and champagne, among other drinks. A kettle or coffee machine completes the drinks facilities. Luggage storage makes it easier to store your belongings, and reception is open 24 hours a day.

Services also include express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry. Board games and puzzles are available for downtime. The hotel has a lift and facilities for disabled guests. Rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking; some are soundproofed. Indoor parking is available, and free Wi-Fi can be accessed in the communal areas. The flat-screen TV, cable or satellite channels and radio complete the media facilities.

Menton stretches between the Mediterranean and the first foothills of the Alps, on the Italian border. Its old town, with its warm-coloured façades and sloping narrow streets, contrasts with the seafront and subtropical gardens. The hotel’s neighbourhood makes it easy to walk from the old streets to the waterfront; pebble beaches line the promenade, while terraces and markets give the town a lively atmosphere throughout the year. French and Italian influences come together here, particularly in the architecture and local cuisine.

Plage du Marché and Plage des Sablettes are among the town-centre spots for reaching the sea. The Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel overlooks the old town, with its Baroque façade and forecourt. Musée Jean Cocteau presents the artist’s work in a setting connected to his history with Menton. For an outing in nature, Hanbury Gardens, on the Italian side, bring together Mediterranean plants on terraces facing the sea. Menton train station, 850 m away, serves the coast; Monaco is 8 km away and Nice Côte d’Azur is 24 km away.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks in the old town and visits to the gardens, when temperatures remain mild. In summer, swimming and walks along the seafront can easily fill a day, but the beaches are busier. In February, the Lemon Festival transforms the town with its sculptures and parades; this period attracts many visitors. You can also spend a morning at the covered market, then head to the seafront and finish the day in the old streets. The train makes trips to Monaco or Nice easy without a car.