Hotel Massena is a charming boutique property located in the heart of Nice, famous for its grand *Belle Époque* façade that captures the timeless elegance of the French Riviera. While the exterior honors the city’s rich architectural history, the interior—recently overhauled by designer Armelle Beslay—offers a striking, modern contrast with contemporary art-deco flourishes.
The hotel is more than just a place to sleep; it’s a hub of local culture. It holds the “Nice Hôtel Historique” designation and maintains a commitment to sustainability with its “Green Key” certification. Guests can relax in the stylish Matisse lounge or enjoy the convenience of being just steps away from the bustling Place Masséna, the city’s central social heartbeat.
Its location is perfect for those who want to experience the best of Nice on foot. You are only a few minutes’ stroll from the iconic Promenade des Anglais and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. If you are in the mood for local flavors, the vibrant Cours Saleya flower and food market in the historic Old Town is also within easy walking distance.
For art lovers and explorers, the hotel is perfectly positioned near major cultural landmarks like the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain (MAMAC) and the lush, scenic Promenade du Paillon. Whether you’re planning to soak up the sun on a partner beach or wander through the narrow, winding streets of the old quarter, this hotel serves as an ideal, elegant home base.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
1 May 2026
Nice like the city.
Very good location
The parking. We paid for 24 hours but they gave us a bit of stress to remove the car before 1PM which was much earlier than the 24 hours we paid for.
21 April 2026
Perfect location and hotel staff are amazing
Breakfast was decent. They have superb staff who are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
19 April 2026
Very nice hotel
Great location, very nice staff, very clean. Only 400m from the beach, good starting point to discover the city. Highly recommended
Nothing
19 April 2026
Very good and friendly staff.
Great location
Staff helpful and friendly
17 April 2026
But the staff great service makeup for the shortfall
Location is great. Walking distance to city centre
Is old and room is small and breakfast not so great
9 April 2026
Very central hotel
Very well placed hotel, in the centre of the city, but quiet, short distance from the beach, old town, shops or train station. Staff was welcoming and willing to assist. I changed 2 rooms, but finally was happy with the third one on the 6th floor that was cozy, with enough light and view of the rooftops. Breakfast was decent. Overall, it was a good experience.
My first room was a bit smaller than advertised and second was well-sized, but a bit dark and cold on the first floor.
4 April 2026
Great location, could be better value for money
The location was fantastic and the staff were friendly. The breakfast was excellent and the hotel was clean and modern looking.
The room was small and didn't have much light due to a small window. The air conditioning was very drying and loud.
23 March 2026
Great location, fantastic stay
The service of the receptionist Fabian. He offered us a drink at check in and arranged a reservation at a great restaurant nearby. Moreover, the breakfast was very good and the bathroom was really nice
Finally the location is great, close to two tram stops of different tram lines, close to the old city of Nice and close to Avenue Anglais.
The room was a bit warm
23 March 2026
A newly renovated hotel in the heart of Nice
An excellent hotel in the very heart of Nice — just steps away from the Galeries Lafayette department store, a short walk from Place Masséna, five minutes on foot to the Old Town, and seven minutes to the beach. The location is outstanding!
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We were checked in earlier than scheduled since our room was already available. Moreover, we were upgraded to a suite, which was a very pleasant surprise. Special thanks to the administrator, Georgina.
The room was clean, and the terrace offered a beautiful view of the city with its red rooftops and green hills.
I highly recommend this hotel to everyone.
Many hotels in Nice have rooms with separate bathrooms. The toilet is in one part of the room, but to wash your hands after using the toilet, you have to go to the other end of the room. This is very unusual for us.
19 March 2026
Find somewhere else to stay
The location in place Massena is perfect and the breakfast and morning staff all outstanding
The evening staff and general manager. And although a returning guest was out in a low floor and the street noise bar next door etc did not allow for any sleep during the stay. After speaking to manager his best suggestion was noise cancelling ear plugs. I had a similar experience the first time I stayed with the giving me a different smaller class of room until I inquired half way through my stay when they apologized and placed us in the correct room. So I gave them another chance. I will not stay here again and will not recommend to all my fellow travelers and travel sites I belong to.
18 March 2026
Great location within walking distance of Old Town, the beach, restaurants and public transport.
Staff were very welcoming with check-in and check-out process. Clean room, comfortable bed and reasonably spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with lots of variety to choose from. Loved the location as it is close to Old Town and within easy walking distance from the beach.
I didn't like the shower being over the bath and there was no rail to hold onto which is not ideal.
15 March 2026
Great location, nice hotel.
The location of the hotel is excellent, and the room I stayed in was very comfortable. The size was adequate, the closet space was very generous, and there were a few armchairs to sit and relax. The iron and ironing board were also of high quality. The staff were very kind and helpful.
Nothing. I like everything.
3 March 2026
Convenient situated comfortable friendly hotel
Well situated, very comfortable room with great view of Nice. Extremely helpful friendly staff and great range of food for inclusive breakfast.
3 March 2026
A pleasant stay
I liked the comfortable bed, breakfast variety, friendliness of stuff and location
14 February 2026
The place you would want to return
The staff was amazingly responsive and supportive. And yes - location. Just at the back of Galaries Lafayette
4 February 2026
We had a great time
Location, breakfast, staff
31 January 2026
Thanks for all things such as delicious breakfast and we'll too mm cleaning services
All things were good
25 January 2026
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location for exploring Nice
Breakfast was lovely, room was clean and lovely size
Noisy outside the hotel around 4am
23 January 2026
Central location, varied breakfast
Location is very close to main areas. Just a few minutes walking distance to massena square, old town and the seaside. The breakfast was quite varied. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was cleaned every day.
16 January 2026
Great location, nice terrace, terrace view as on photos
Location
Room was smaller than expected. Room required some small cosmetic fixes
10 January 2026
Will always book this.
Best location. Walking distance from nearby places.
Clean and Friendly staff
28 December 2025
Overall beautiful hotel in the Center of Town yet very quiet
Location,Accommodation and Great Staff!
Size of Rooms
23 December 2025
Started with a few issues. But was sorted quickly. Was great, perfect location. Very comfortabl
Great breakfast. Christmas decorations and treats in lobby great. Comfy beds.
Shower in bath difficult to use. Breakfast staff not clearing tables.
23 December 2025
Great location and value.
Welcoming professional staff. Great location close to all attractions, old town and restaurants. Only short flat walk or tram from main train station.
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

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2 May 2026
A comfortable stay with a great location and a nice city vibe
The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The front desk team were particularly good, offering useful recommendations not only for nearby restaurants but also for key sights, without us needing to ask.
Parking is available at an additional cost, which is convenient if you are travelling by car.
Breakfast offered a good variety of choices, and I particularly appreciated being able to reheat the pancakes — they were delicious.
The room was reasonably spacious, and ours had a small balcony overlooking the street, which allowed us to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the city.