Hotel Beau Rivage

The hotel is in a fantastic location - just a few steps from the many bars and restaurants of the Old Town and less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. The room was a reasonable size for two. We had two single beds and a make-up table with a chair. Kettle and tea/coffee and lots of power points, There was a TV and minibar which we didn't use so I can't comment on the channels or content. The rainfall shower was nice and warm and the bathroom had all the ameneties you would expect. We had a large window that opened up to the main street which provided a nice breeze if the air-con was off for the winter. Breakfast was nice with a good choice of hot and cold food, but the room is quite small so can get a bit tight for space during busy times. The staff are all super friendly and seem very happy to help with any questions or provide assistance.

We stayed in the hotel twice so I will copy my review on both bookings. The 1st time we had an Executive Room (3 nights) which was great. It was big and comfy and we enjoyed it. The greatest thing about this hotel is the location - excellent! Close to the beach, old city, restaurants, main streets, all within walking distance. In some of the days we rented a car and the hotel gives parking for 22 EUR a day in the "Interparking Sulzer" right outside it. The staff are friendly and helpful, we really had a good time. On the last day of our stay, the hot water problem started (boiler malfunction, entire hotel had only freezing cold water). It was unpleasant, but things happen, so we weren't too upset at first. The hotel gave us 1 day free parking as compensation. Then we came back for our 2nd stay. It has been 4 days (!) since, and they still didn't fix the hot water problem! Ridiculous. We had to stay 2 nights (3 days) and they didn't fix it by then. We got an upgrade to the Junior Suite which was huge and amazing (living room & porch, etc.), and we thanked them for it, but we couldn't shower in the cold water the entire time, and still they had no solution. Honestly I wanted to give the hotel a "10" grade since it really was so great, but the hot water thing really made me lower it, and I feel bad because it's nobody's fault and it's not a bad hotel! If I ever come back to Nice I would definitely stay in it again. By the time we left it was over a week without hot water. I think they should have been more creative with it, like offer guests to shower in a gym/spa/something nearby, because not everyone can switch to another hotel. We felt sorry every time we saw new guests arriving and thought "poor souls, they don't know about the water yet". If it weren't for the water thing, I would highly recommend this hotel when travelling to Nice!! (Update: The hotel credited us 40% on the 2nd stay.

The location cannot be better, and it was so inspiring to think of Matisse staying at the hotel when he first came to Nice and being inspired by the Mediterranean's colors and light that he could see from his hotel window!, It was also wonderful to have access to the beach club, with its outstanding restaurant, where we had several meals looking at the water and the sunset. The Executive room was large and comfy, and very quiet despite that it faced the street. The staff is very courteous and responsive.

We loved the location/proximity to things, the really nice sized room, and the highlight- the breakfast. We could count on knowing they had options we could eat as vegetarians before leaving for daily travels, which is always a plus.

Room was large - at least compared to what I have known rooms across France and especially Nice, to be. Quiet. The staff - especially Rayan was super Helpful throughout my stay. Also Seck who called my phone when I could not find it (I forgot it at the pharmacy nearby) all the while Rayan looked everywhere. These guys made my stay worthwhile at this hotel. Location was PERFECT.