The Jay Hotel by HappyCulture

The three categories include a studio for two people and two apartments that can accommodate up to four guests. The Studio (2 Adults) has a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Both apartments have a separate bedroom, a kitchen and a sofa bed in the living area. Each measures 32 m², compared with 20 m² for the studio.

The 1-Bedroom Apartment overlooks the city; the Apartment with Balcony adds an outdoor space with city views. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine are among the amenities shared by all categories. The accommodation also has a fridge and a microwave, and the bathroom has a shower or a bathtub. The studio stands out for its more compact layout, while the apartments offer a separate bedroom and a living area. Use of the kitchenette incurs a supplement per stay.

The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers concierge and luggage storage services. Guests can also make use of express check-in and check-out. Daily housekeeping is provided, and room service is also available. For indoor relaxation, there is a shared lounge with a TV and board games. The hotel also has a business centre and offers fax and photocopying services.

A lift serves the floors, and family rooms are among the available categories. Facilities for guests with reduced mobility include wheelchair access, raised toilets, grab rails and a low-level accessible washbasin. The property has heating and soundproofed rooms. A café, a bar, and a tea and coffee maker are also available. Guests can stay with their pets; a supplement may apply.

Nice combines the Mediterranean seafront with neighbourhoods that each have their own character. The area around Rue Meyerbeer lies between the Promenade des Anglais and the shopping streets in the centre. You can alternate between swimming, walks along the seafront, museum visits and exploring lively squares. The city is suitable both for a few days of sightseeing and as a stop on a trip along the French Riviera.

The Promenade des Anglais runs along the bay and leads to public and private beaches. Musée Masséna, housed in a 19th-century villa, is 210 m away; it covers the history of Nice and the Riviera. Place Masséna, 750 m away, marks the entrance to the pedestrian streets and the old town. Further east, Palais Lascaris, 1.4 km away, features Baroque interiors in Vieux-Nice. Nice-Ville train station, 900 m away, provides train connections to other towns in the region.

For a day in the city, spend the morning exploring the old town’s narrow streets and flower market, then head to the seafront for a swim or a late-afternoon walk. Castle Hill offers a higher-level route and views over the bay. Nice can be visited all year round: the warmer months are best for beaches and evenings outdoors, while cooler periods are better suited to museums and walks around the city. The tram and buses make it easy to travel beyond the centre.