The Boscolo Nice stands on Boulevard Victor Hugo, in the elegant grid of streets behind the seafront that Niçois call the Carré d'Or. It is a five-star hotel with 112 rooms, and its location is hard to beat for visitors who want the city rather than just the beach: Place Masséna is a six-minute walk and the Promenade des Anglais about eight. The hotel's headline feature is water. It has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a rooftop pool, which offers views toward Nice's old town, together with a spa with sauna and hammam and a hot tub. The in-house restaurant is Da Angelo, and there is a beach bar, a terrace, bike rentals, a hair salon and an arcade room that children will notice. Italian artwork runs through the lobby and restaurant, a reminder of the group's roots and of Nice's own Piedmontese history. Rooms have air conditioning, premium bedding and hydromassage showers. The hotel holds Green Key certification for sustainability, is pet friendly, and offers valet parking and an airport shuttle for a surcharge. It is a good choice for anyone who wants a luxury base in the middle of the city, with a pool for every season.
Rooms and setting
Expect polished, comfortable rooms with the details of a five-star hotel, and look at the categories with higher floors or terraces if you want a view of the rooftops. Some rooms are better for families and some for couples, so check configurations when you book. The street is a central boulevard, so ask about quieter rooms if you are a light sleeper.
Living in it
The spa, three pools and rooftop make it a strong all-year base, and the beach bar gives you a seaside stop without the effort of arranging a private beach. The restaurant keeps dinner simple, and the centre of Nice, with Avenue Jean Médecin, the tram and the old town, is on your doorstep. The airport is about nineteen minutes by car, and the hotel can arrange a shuttle for a fee.
Who it suits
Couples and families who want comfort and facilities, business travellers who value a central address, and visitors who plan to eat, shop and walk rather than lie on the beach. Prices are upper-end and rise in summer and at Carnival. Booking in the shoulder seasons can bring noticeably better value. Ask about pool opening hours by season, since the outdoor and rooftop pools are not available all year, and check the airport shuttle times and fee if you arrive by plane.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Rooftop pool with old town views
- ✓Spa with sauna and hammam
- ✓Da Angelo restaurant
- ✓Beach bar
- ✓Pet friendly
- ✓Airport shuttle and valet parking (surcharge)
Good questions
Does the Boscolo Nice have a rooftop pool?+
Yes, in addition to an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. The rooftop looks over Nice's old town.
How far is it from the beach and Place Masséna?+
The Promenade des Anglais is about eight minutes on foot and Place Masséna about six.
Is it pet friendly?+
Yes; check the current policy and fee when you book.
