Hôtel Aston La Scala is built for people who want to walk everywhere. It stands at 12 Avenue Félix Faure, two minutes on foot from Place Masséna and from Avenue Jean Médecin, three from the Opera, five from the Promenade des Anglais and five from the Cours Saleya, with an Opera-Vieille Ville tram stop two minutes away. The building has Art Deco architecture and 149 rooms across six floors, in ten room types, with air conditioning, free WiFi, a safe and a TV. Facilities include a rooftop terrace and bar, two restaurants, a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers that runs from June to September, a 24-hour gym, a business centre and meeting rooms, a concierge and a gift shop. The hotel is Green Key certified and accepts pets for a fee. There is no parking on site, with a public car park a short walk away, so it suits visitors who are arriving by train or air rather than by car. Breakfast is a buffet that carries an extra charge. The rooftop and the central location are the selling points, and the rest is the reliable service you expect from a four-star in a big hotel chain.
Rooms and setting
Rooms vary by category, so look carefully at the descriptions, and pick a higher floor for the best light and quieter nights. The street location is central, which means some noise, and light sleepers should request an upper or inner room. The rooftop is a pleasant place for a drink after a day on your feet.
Living in it
It works best as a base for walking. From the door you can reach the main square, the market street and the seafront in minutes, and the old town is a short stroll. The pool is seasonal, so winter visitors should not count on it. Check breakfast options and prices when you book, as eating out nearby can be good value.
Who it suits
First-time visitors who want the centre, couples on a city break and business travellers. Families can use it but should check room types and the pool season. The nearby tram and Nice-Ville station, about seventeen minutes on foot, make day trips easy. Rates are moderate for the location and vary with the season and events.
Because the hotel sits so close to Place Masséna and the market streets, it is especially convenient for a short stay of two or three nights, when saving time on transfers matters more than a sea view. Ask about late check-out if you have an evening train or flight.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace and bar
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool (June to September)
- ✓24-hour fitness room
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Pets allowed (fee)
Good questions
Is Hôtel Aston La Scala close to Place Masséna?+
Yes, about two minutes on foot. The Promenade des Anglais and the Cours Saleya are about five minutes away.
Does it have a pool?+
A seasonal outdoor pool, open from June to September. Check hours when you book.
Is there parking?+
There is no parking on site; a public car park is a short walk away.
