We just stayed at the Hotel West End Nice to celebrate a big birthday and anniversary. It was also…read moreour first time in France. I was so nervous about a non-refundable international booking, but let me tell you that this hotel made our trip SO special and memorable. I will never forget it.
After booking a Deluxe sea-view room, I emailed them ahead to confirm, and they replied promptly. When we arrived, we were treated to a stunning full view oceanfront room in a historic hotel that has been painstakingly cared for. I was awed, just blown away. They left a lovely handwritten note with snacks and chocolates to wish us a Happy Birthday, which was seriously so thoughtful and touching. Marie at the front desk was so sweet and patient with us when we arrived tired from a long flight and gave us all the information we needed to have a good stay.
The historic hotel itself is beautiful, and constantly being meticulously maintained. You can tell how much pride and care they have in the property. Our room was very clean, sanitized, and comfortable, with regular housekeeping. We had no mold or repair issues. The hotel is bustling with guests during the day, but quiet at night.
Our booking included the French buffet breakfast every morning, and that was another highlight of our trip! We ate there literally every morning of our 8-night stay. We had delicious croissants, eggs, cakes & pastries of all sorts, cheese, baguettes, cereals, pancakes, crepes, coffee of all kinds, smoked salmon, ratatouille, fruit, bacon, sausage, juices, and to top it off- the most professional, diligent staff you'll ever meet. What a great start to the morning! After the wonderful breakfast, we were fueled up and ready to hit all the cities along the French Riviera. From the hotel we walked the Promenade, walked to Old Town Nice, walked to the tram, bus and train stations to connect to other towns, and explored Nice with ease. It's a great home base, and adjacent to many major landmarks.. Also, because it is literally waterfront and on the promenade, we fell asleep to the sounds of the ocean every night.
I can say that I didn't have a single interaction with the hotel that was negative. Everyone is so professional, helpful, spoke English, and very friendly. This is an honest review, because we chose Hotel West End Nice on our own due to its easy proximity to the beach and the promenade, and from other very positive Google reviews (I learned that Europe does not use Yelp, so I found the few negative Yelp reviews conflicted to the more positive and detailed Google reviews).
What a magical stay. We will absolutely be back. Thank you Hotel West End Nice for making our vacation so memorable!