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Hotel Massena, Nice

58, Rue Gioffredo, 06000 Nice, France (show on map)

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

New York Times review:

“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.

Guest rating

4.1 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Nice


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Value for Money

84.13 %

Ranked 10th in Nice


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Oi

2 May 2026

A comfortable stay with a great location and a nice city vibe

The hotel is in an excellent location, right in the heart of the city, with easy walking access to the seafront.

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.

The toilet is separate from the bathroom and feels a bit cramped.

4.0
Nuria

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.

5.0
Jiovineah

21 April 2026

Perfect location and hotel staff are amazing

Breakfast was decent. They have superb staff who are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

4.5
Eszter

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

4.5
Ian

19 April 2026

Very good and friendly staff.

Great location

Staff helpful and friendly

3.5
Dorothy

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

4.0
Sonia

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.

3.5
Sarah

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.

4.5
Robert

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

5.0
Marat

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.

3.5
Michele

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.

4.0
Jeannette

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.

5.0
Erdem

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.

4.0
Rowena

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.

3.5
Kamshat

3 March 2026

A pleasant stay

I liked the comfortable bed, breakfast variety, friendliness of stuff and location

5.0
Vadym

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

5.0
Fitim

4 February 2026

We had a great time

Location, breakfast, staff

4.5
Arash

31 January 2026

Thanks for all things such as delicious breakfast and we'll too mm cleaning services

All things were good

4.5
Alexandra-marie

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

5.0
Funda

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.

4.5
Olga

16 January 2026

Great location, nice terrace, terrace view as on photos

Location

Room was smaller than expected. Room required some small cosmetic fixes

4.5
Ali

10 January 2026

Will always book this.

Best location. Walking distance from nearby places.

Clean and Friendly staff

5.0
Astar

28 December 2025

Overall beautiful hotel in the Center of Town yet very quiet

Location,Accommodation and Great Staff!

Size of Rooms

4.0
Elzette

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.

5.0
Adam

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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