HOTEL LE NEGRESCO, Nice

Hotel Le Negresco - A historic 5-star palace hotel with an extensive art collection and private beach access

Overlooking the Promenade des Anglais and Bay of Angels, this 5-star hotel features 102 rooms and 26 suites decorated with period furniture spanning five centuries of French art history. The Michelin-starred Le Chantecler restaurant serves refined gastronomic meals with 18th-century decor, while La Rotonde offers brasserie-style dining with lunch dishes starting at €20. Hotel Le Negresco maintains a collection of over 6000 artworks displayed throughout the property, including pieces by Niki de Saint Phalle and Raymond Moretti. The property includes N le Spa, a private beach club with sea views, and multiple event spaces including the Salon Royal with its Baccarat chandelier. Located 0.5 km from the Promenade des Anglais and 1 km from Place Massena, the hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a business center, and concierge services. Family suites feature two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while pet-friendly accommodations include provided bowls and baskets. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Hotel Le Negresco.

Pros

Extensive collection of over 6000 artworks spanning five centuries of French history

Private beach club with direct sea views overlooking the Bay of Angels

Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined gastronomic cuisine in 18th-century decor

Multiple event spaces including the historic Salon Royal with Baccarat chandelier

Family suites with two separate bedrooms and bathrooms

Cons

The historic building's central location results in consistent pedestrian and vehicle traffic

Some rooms feature interior views rather than sea or garden vistas