Welcome Hotel

The rooms at Welcome Hotel accommodate two people, while several suites have a sleeping area and a lounge and can host more guests. Air conditioning, a private bathroom and soundproofing are among the shared amenities. A balcony, terrace and sea views characterise many of the accommodation options. The Classic, Comfort and Superior rooms offer different floor areas and views of the sea, square or citadel.

The suites differ in their layouts and amenities: some have a separate lounge, a hydro-massage bath and a separate toilet. The Junior Suite has an open-plan layout, while the Yacht Cabin Suite has two terraces on the top floor. Several rooms include a coffee machine and minibar. The Vigie Room with terrace and Sea View is the only room with an English name; it combines a terrace with a sea view. Sleeping arrangements vary by category, with double beds, single beds or a sofa bed in some suites.

Welcome Hotel offers a range of services for your stay and travel arrangements. Reception is open 24 hours a day, with luggage storage, concierge service and currency exchange. Room service, daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services are also available. Guests can enjoy an on-site café, a snack bar and breakfast served in their room; special-diet menus are available on request. A minibar is among the in-room amenities.

For activities, the hotel offers water sports facilities, as well as snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing, cycling and hiking. A tennis court is also available. Wellness facilities include a sauna, massages and an open-air bath. Terraces and outdoor furniture provide places to relax, while the shared lounge has a television. The property has a lift and accessibility features, including toilets with grab rails. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Private parking is available nearby for a fee and must be reserved.

Villefranche-sur-Mer stretches around a deep harbour, between the colourful façades of the old town and the hills that slope down to the Mediterranean. Quai Amiral Courbet overlooks the boats and seafront terraces; a few streets uphill, vaulted passageways and small squares tell the story of this former fortified town. It is a place suited to both days at the beach and walks through a historic centre on a human scale.

Plage des Marinières, at the end of the bay, has a long stretch of sand and pebbles facing the boats. The Chapelle Saint-Pierre, decorated by Jean Cocteau, and Rue Obscure offer a chance to explore the local heritage on foot. The Citadelle Saint-Elme houses museums and exhibition spaces within its ramparts. Villefranche-sur-Mer station makes it easy to travel to Nice and neighbouring towns; Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is 7 km away. For an excursion, Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer recreates a residence inspired by ancient Greek architecture.

You can easily explore the coast over the course of a day: swim in the morning, visit the citadel or chapel in the afternoon, then walk along the harbour. In summer, the beaches and quays are lively and the sun can be intense; spring and the shoulder season are well suited to walks and outdoor visits. Nice offers museums and urban heritage, while the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula draws walkers to its coastal paths and sea views.