Villa Rivoli is a boutique hotel in an old townhouse on Rue de Rivoli, a quiet street in the district behind the seafront. It is about five minutes on foot from the Promenade des Anglais, the Blue Beach and the Negresco, four minutes from the Alsace-Lorraine tram stop, about eleven from Place Masséna and Nice-Ville station, and about fourteen minutes by car from the airport. The hotel has a three-star class and a traditional French character, with historic details that guests often describe as old-fashioned in a charming way. Facilities are modest but thoughtful: a garden, a library, a bar and a small coffee shop, bike rental and a 24-hour front desk, with free WiFi and air conditioning in the rooms. Room types include a traditional double, a superior double with a bigger bed, a quadruple room for four people with two queen beds, and an economy semi-basement double, so there is a range of sizes and budgets. Breakfast and self parking cost extra, and pets are not allowed. Guests praise the staff and the central position. It is a good fit for visitors who want a home-like feel at moderate cost within walking distance of the sea and the centre.
Rooms and setting
Rooms are small to medium, and sizes differ greatly by category, from the compact economy room to the roomier superior and quadruple rooms. Check the square metres and the floor level when you book, and avoid the semi-basement option if you want daylight. The garden is a welcome place to sit after a day out.
Living in it
The street is calm by Nice standards, yet the Promenade is close enough for a morning swim or an evening walk. The tram and station are within a short walk, which suits day trips to Monaco, Antibes and Cannes. The library and garden give the place a bookish, restful feel. Check breakfast and parking prices when you book.
Who it suits
Independent travellers, couples and small families who value atmosphere and location over facilities, and those who like boutique places with a personal touch. It is not the choice for travellers who want a pool or spa. Rates are moderate and vary with season and events, with the best value outside summer and Carnival.
Light sleepers should ask for an upper-floor room, and anyone planning to arrive late should tell the hotel in advance so that the front desk can plan for your check-in. Confirm the breakfast price and parking charge when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden
- ✓Library
- ✓Bar and coffee shop
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Family rooms for four
Good questions
How far is Villa Rivoli from the beach?+
About five minutes on foot to the Promenade des Anglais and the Blue Beach.
Does it allow pets?+
No.
Does it have a garden?+
Yes, a garden, plus a library and a bar.
