Expert reviews
“The plush Hotel Massena, which occupies an ornate 1906 Beaux Arts building, has also benefited from an ambitious recent renovation. The lobby exudes bachelor-pad chic — red velvet chairs, black leather couches, abundant mirrors — while the sleek rooms mix Mediterranean colors with black-and-white photos of classic cinema and music legends.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Nice, France.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Terrace
- Excellent breakfast
- Bar
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Hotel Massena is a chic boutique hotel, located near the beautiful Old Town of Nice. Its charming character welcomes guests with its contemporary yet artistic design and luxurious Belle Epoque façade. Located moments from the Promenade des Anglais seafront, the hotel is a sophisticated stay in the most scenic area of Nice, with the Massena Plaza located right outside.
The hotel is modern yet elegant which can be expected from the Best Western Hotel group of which it is part. However, the city’s glamorous reputation has helped to define the hotel which itself has over a century’s worth of history.
The hotel is extensive with 110 guest rooms, and offers excellent amenities which include private valet parking, and access to the Ruhl private beach club. A buffet breakfast is served daily to guests with continental or American-style options, and the bar is open to guests until 11 p.m. daily.
Guest rooms are modern with a contemporary design and offer a comfortable retreat to relax in. Single, and double rooms are available for solo travelers and couples, whereas families can enjoy the extra space of the Privilege rooms or adjoining double rooms.
Each room has Juliette balconies overlooking the city and private ensuite bathrooms with modern facilities. Rooms are also fitted with high-tech TVs, mini-fridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi and children are more than welcome to stay at the hotel. Well-behaved dogs are also catered for.
With a wonderful location right next to the Promenade du Paillon Park located opposite the hotel, it is an ideal stay for families or anyone wishing to be close to the scenic Old Town area of Nice.
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Recent guest reviews
8 April 2025
We'll come back again
Good
Bread ran out at 10oc
3 April 2025
Great hotel in a perfect location
The staff are very enthusiastic, personable, friendly and pleasant. They are superb! The location couldn't be better. Get the Tram2 from the airport and it's approx 8 min walk or less from where the tram drops you off at Jean Medecin. It's right beside Massena Plaza which is within walking distance of everywhere. The breakfast was really good with great staff. The bed was huge and very comfortable. I would definitely come back here
1 April 2025
Very good
Good
26 March 2025
Comfortable, good standard of service,quiet despite central location.
Central location. Wide range of room choices
No bar or restaurant although that seems to be common with hotels in Nice
17 March 2025
A very comfortable and pleasant stay in an ideal location
The location is excellent, a short walk to main shopping area, the old town Promenade des Anglais and main attractions. Also , the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The extra large bed was very comfortable.
There was one waitress on one morning who practically rushed us out the door when finishing breakfast at 11.10. She took everything off the table that we weren’t using. Luckily we only met her on one morning out of four. All the other staff at breakfast were very pleasant.
15 March 2025
We enjoyed our stay. Nice is beautiful and the location of the hotel was excellent.
Location. Good buffet breakfast. Friendly staff.
The room was not the one I expected. The size and furnishings did not match the deluxe room as shown on their website. Also, it was impossible to turn on the water in the bathtub/shower without first stepping into the tub. The staff were informed but were unable to fix the problem.
13 March 2025
It was a great getaway at a perfect place!
The location is superb! The staff is very nice and helpful all the time.
The hotel is not new, but it's in ok condition. The breakfast did not have a great variety, but it was enough.
10 March 2025
A pleasant stay with friendly staff in a great location.
The hotel’s location was excellent, close to public transportation and tourist attractions. The staff, especially at the reception and breakfast area, were friendly and hardworking. Overall, we were very satisfied.
We didn’t experience any negative situations.
10 March 2025
Fabulous
The location is amazing in the heart of the city center. The old town is within walking distance. The breakfast was very nice, with enough options and local options
28 February 2025
Fabulous
Extremely helpful and attentive staff on the front desk - thank you for making me feel welcome! Everything was super clean and it was an ideal place for a quick one-nighter in Nice!
21 February 2025
Fabulous
Location, staff super friendly specially that I arrived so late but they were so helpful, room was clean. Bed was comfortable,
Nothing
17 February 2025
Great stay
Good breakfast
Small room
13 February 2025
Loved it! Will return with pleasure.
Perfect location, comfortable bed, smiling and friendly staff, bathtub.
Sound proof wasn't optimal for upper stair noises. No fresh pressed juice for breakfast.
7 February 2025
good
The location, a lot of things are from working distance. the personnel were very helpful and friendly. the breakfast was good.
room and bathroom size and comfort, it was verry small and not very comfortable.
3 February 2025
Fabulous
Perfect location and staff were so very helpful
Nothing
3 February 2025
Nice hotel in great location
Great location, helpful staff and very good breakfast. Room was suitable for our needs with a decent shower.
28 January 2025
Great locations!
Great locations! We visited in January so it was incredibly reasonably price. All staff were very nice and they gave us clear guide to where to visit/how to get there. We could borrow umbrellas which was very helpful!
23 January 2025
Very good
Can't abide coffee from a machine should have barista option
19 January 2025
Excellent location, great staff, tasty breakfast! Would stay again.
All the high standards of Best Western located minutes from the beach and easy walking distance of many bars and restaurants in old town too. Also located conveniently close to the tram line but on a quiet street. Staff were super helpful and very gracious. Breakfast was excellent, very delicious! Value for money very good too.
Minor: the walls were a little thin in my room, occasionally could hear other guests’ conversations.
18 January 2025
Very good
Location, staff, comfortable bed, quiet room
In the hotel there is no signal, not wanting to use the hotel wifi due to the security reason you are without connection.
16 January 2025
Lovely hotel with lovely staff
Good hotel in a good location with great staff.
n/a
16 January 2025
Nice hotel, great location. Wonderful town.
The location is great. Close to everything. The breakfasts were very good as well. The room was nice.
The hotel does not have a gym, bar or restaurant. I wanted to have a drink in the lobby before dinner but that is not possible. You also can not eat dinner at the hotel. The good news is there are tons of great restaurants close by, but if you have mobility issues (I was 2 weeks post hip surgery and limited in my walking ability) it forces you to walk to get food.
14 January 2025
Fabulous
The location is very central, all places are within walking distance. The reception team was very friendly and lovely. The breakfast was really good. There was a lot of delicious selection of macarons and croissants. Our room was clean and big. We like that the toilet is separated from the bathroom so you don't have to wait for your family members :)
None. Everything was good!
13 January 2025
Fabulous
Location
12 January 2025
Exceeded my expectations
Excellent value for money
9 January 2025
Fabulous
Really good breakfast buffet. Location of the hotel is perfect.
8 January 2025
Very good
Very good position
7 January 2025
We loved it (again!)
The location is so central to everything. The markets / beach / promenade & the old town plus the shops. Breakfast is amazing - so much choice ❤️
The pillows on the bed are not that comfortable
7 January 2025
Best!
The location is fantastic! It's a tourist's dream come true! Everything is walking distance (what I mean is hop,skip & jump), be it LaPlage or Messina square!
Breakfast could have been better, the restaurant cleanliness & service needs work.
6 January 2025
It is okey for a short stay
Nice and friendly recepción. Offered me “to go breakfast” because I’ve checked out very early
The windows aren’t soundproof at all so the birds outside were too loud
4 January 2025
Quality of staff and the buffet breakfast both first class
Staff, food, and location
Nothing to dislike
19 December 2024
Great
Location
No facility to buy a drink or something eatable by card
17 December 2024
A pleasant weekend
Comfortable and clean room, perfect location. We liked breakfast. The staff is supportive.
Even in a 5 floor it was noisy sometimes, mostly from the street. There is not enough light in room in the evenings.
13 December 2024
Perfect location
Attentiveness of staff and location location location
The cleaning crew were not on top of their game compare to the manager who was very prompt in taking care of the unfinished cleaning of the room and balcony
10 December 2024
Bedst location , clean and very pleasant personal
Bedst location near everything Very clean Very good breakfast Very pleasant personal
10 December 2024
Not value for money
Friendly staff. Great location.
Small roomes. Breakfast was not reliable.
8 December 2024
Would stay again, lovely hotel.
The hotel is in a great location. Everything is easily accessible from there, the old town, shops, numerous restaurants, the promenade. Best time to visit when its still warm and sunny but cooler in the evenings also the Christmas village is here in December. Great also for excursions to Monaco, Eze, Monte Carlo, Cannes and Antibes. The breakfast at the hotel was great, serving from 7am until 11am and lots of variety hot and cold. The staff were also very courteous and helpful and the hotel looked lovely festively decorated.
We found the large double bed to be two single beds put together, which is probably the norm for the room if twin beds are required, however we found them to be a little hard and dipping to the side. Also the pillows were too hard. The ensuite could do with redecorating and the basin also had a large crack in it. We would book a different room if we went again.
7 December 2024
We loved the location and the room was very nice.
Staff was excellent - friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and the location was perfect. Breakfast was quite good and the selection was ample. There is a coffee machine available 24/7.
Wish they had supplied amenities in the bathroom.
5 December 2024
Very good
Amazing location and helpful staff
Small room + nose especially in the lower rooms
3 December 2024
Awesome room in the heart of Nice and super nice staff :)
Awesome room in the heart of Nice and super nice staff :)
N/A
3 December 2024
It was great
The room was comfy and the location was great and breakfast is really good
Wifi didn’t always work well and the room was somewhat dark
2 December 2024
Very good
location is perfect
room is very small and wifi is so bad
1 December 2024
Fabulous
Great location, kind staff, clean
1 December 2024
Great location and price
Great location, staff very friendly. When I first arrived, the woman I think Francousca was here name was very helpful and friendly, showed me how to get the tram, train and places to visit, and a very welcoming person and nothing was a hassle to her
The only thing I didn't like and it's not a moan as you adapt to it,is the toilet is in a different room to the shower and sink, means you do the toilet then touch door handles etc to wash your hands. But that wasn't a problem just something myself personally didn't like
29 November 2024
Recommended.
Great location. Hotel in line with the standard of its category.
28 November 2024
First time in Nice. Fabulous hotel with very attentive staff. Best hotel breakfast ever!
The breakfast was superb. So many choices!
The room was small and cramped with our luggage.
24 November 2024
Great location, spacious and comfortable room, staff exceptional!
Every staff member we met was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
21 November 2024
A very good choice to stay in Nice
Amazing location, walking distance to everywhere. Very helpful and sincere staff. Good breakfast. I definetely would recommend the hotel.
17 November 2024
Nice central hotel in Nice
Nice central hotel in Nice. Nice and spacious room. Very polite staff. Ok breakfast, nothing fancy but it had all we needed.
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
- - Beach
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
10 April 2025
Highly recommended