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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Location
Recent guest reviews
1 December 2025
Pleasant
the location of the hotel is very nice, friendly staff, great breakfasts, but
i still haven't got my deposit back- one week has passed,i want to get it!
1 December 2025
Very good
Good location
Old fashioned and noisy
28 November 2025
Exactly what we needed.
Friendly, professional staff. Nothing too much trouble.
Everything was good.
28 November 2025
Great hotel in the heart of Nice
We loved the free upgrade to penthouse suite with terrace. Beautiful room, terrace with views over the town. Great staff, great location, right in the centre but quiet.
Breakfast was good but not at the same level and the breakfast room lacked natural light.
20 November 2025
It was a short stay mad all the more pleasant by a fine hotel.
The property is a beautiful treasure of Nice. Situated close to everything good about Nice.
There is nothing I would criticise about the hotel.
17 November 2025
A hotel choice that surprised on the upside - a very well run property.
Superb buffet breakfast - fresh Orange Juice, Real honey, proper local cheese and a very wide selection of hot, cold savoury and sweet foods. Location is perfect - close to trams, Old Town, Promenade Anglais and shopping.
Toilet room was separate to bathroom (good) but a little small (not so good - but manageable.)
16 November 2025
Highly recommend!
Very nice hotel. Perfect location. Polite staff. Delicious breakfast.
None
16 November 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location, fast check-in and check-out, very good breakfast.
16 November 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location in city center, near tram lines, old city... Breakfast was good, staff is friendly! Room was nice, clean.
Wifi could be better
13 November 2025
Exceptional
I have stayed many times at this clean, friendly and well organised hotel. Staff are kind, helpful and efficient. The location is central. Book with confidence and look forward to your trip!
8 November 2025
Exceptional
Staff were friendly and informative and could speak english well enough to give us guidance and local advice
5 November 2025
Good experience
Location of the hotel. Supporting staff and to mention the guidence as received by Mr Florian at the reception. He explained us the places to visit in details and his excellent suggestions for the restaurants. Nice memories
We ordered breakfast box for one day and the content was not properly done
4 November 2025
Fabulous
Location and balcony room
2 November 2025
Lovely hotel in Nice close to Fabulous restaurants and especially close to beach
Perfect Location to explore Nice
2 November 2025
Very nice stay would highly recommend
The staff were lovely and friendly, breakfast was very good. The room was spotless and a great size.
1 November 2025
Exceptional
Great area, close to the shopping are, the beach and the old town
31 October 2025
Very good
Location was great, and staff was very nice and helpfull, valet parking was perfect
I espected a restaurant at the hotel
23 October 2025
Good location and services/staff very helpful
Convenient location
The room was a tad small
20 October 2025
Amazing location, has all you need, a bit pricey
The hotel is very well-located, right next to Massena station and next to the rue which is loaded with restaurants. It is also near the main street (Av. Jean Médecin) and pretty close to the promenade (walking distance). Extremely convenient location for everything you need to see and do in Nice. Staff very friendly. Room was clean. We enjoyed our stay!
The room (Standard Double Room) was relatively small for the price (I found better hotels for less nearby - so I wouldn't consider it 'good value for money'). It seemed quite old (wooden doors, etc. - but clean and maintained). The bathroom and shower were in 2 separate rooms (not a huge problem, but letting you know in case it bothers you). Nothing problematic overall, we enjoyed our stay.
19 October 2025
Our stay was extremely comfortable
Nicely renovated hotel. Quite spacious rooms for European standards especially corner units with balconies
17 October 2025
Pleasant
Location
Small, noisy room and bathroom.
16 October 2025
Highly recommended
The location was excellent. Very central to the places and areas that i wished to visit Breakfast selection was good The reception staff very helpful in briefing this solo traveller of some of the must see highlights in Nice to view
15 October 2025
Perfect location and comfortable rooms
There was nothing I could point out, except maybe the internet that had to be constantly reconnected but that is the case in many hotels, that was below expectations or a bit disappointing. Everything was consistent and accurate.
13 October 2025
Great hotel for a spending a few days in Nice
Great hotel. Great great location. Comfortable beds but pillows are too hard. Breakfast was very good.
Pillows
11 October 2025
Very helpfull and friendly staff.
Very friendly staff. Perfect location.
Nothing
29 September 2025
Exceptional
Front desk real support at night when we arrived late 4 hours due to airlines delay. Arranged to help find food when it was too late and everything was closed since we didn't eat for 18 hours. Thanks a lot for his support he found a delivery restaurant for us and helped on the language barrier. 🥰
Nothing
28 September 2025
Very good
The location and the room
27 September 2025
Great stay and best location
Nice clean spacious
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25 September 2025
Very good
Great staff..great location..good breakfast
24 September 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location, very helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable room. Nice additional in room (coffee, macaroons, welcome letter with recommendations)
A little too much communication before out arrival via email and e-concierge which was in French (I don't speak French).
24 September 2025
Fabulous
Great location for a stay in Nice.
Great value for money.
22 September 2025
Pleasant
The location was good.
The interior materials are cheap and the pillows wasn't comfortable.
21 September 2025
Fabulous
bathroom was within the room - not really what I would expect for a four star
bathroom was poor
19 September 2025
Very good for my purpose of seeing my son in Ironman World Championship
Very central location yet quiet. Very pleasant staff. Great breakfast. Catered for the early start for Ironman ie breakfast started at 4.30 am
Slightly tired about the edges. No outside space at all but near too the square
13 September 2025
A lovely stay in the loveliest area of Old Nice.
The room was comfortable and even had a small balcony. The most important trait is the hotel's centrality, very close to the beach, two minutes from the beautiful Massena square, and yet very quiet.the staff was very efficient. Every single wish of ours was met instantly. The breakfast was lavish and fresh.
6 September 2025
Great location for access to beaches and old town, with comfortable beds
The location of this hotel is perfect for access to the beaches and the old town. The staff are polite and super helpful
The double basin in the bathroom leaves no space for placing make up / toiletries
1 September 2025
Fabulous
The Staff were excellent and specially Mr.Franz ..
Best hotel location in Nice ... Excellent staff And Manager Mr. Franz
30 August 2025
It was good. Breakfast ok but variety needed. Generally good staff except for one person. Excellent
It was ok. I had an issue which was resolved nicely at the end of my stay. I want to thank them however, the incident left a sour taste in my mouth.
Front desk- Jennifer's attitude
30 August 2025
Great location, friendly and very helpful staff
Location and staff
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28 August 2025
Exceptional
Very accomodating, smiling and helpful staff
The only thing were too big and fluffy pillows for our taste, we didn’t try to ask for a different ones though
26 August 2025
Great location, sleep and breakfast, would stay here again
Excellent location. Staff lovely and approachable. Breakfast was tasty with different options Beds comfortable and cereal hotel very clean
The outside of the bedroom windows could maybe do with a clean
23 August 2025
Nice place to stay at when visiting Nice
Great location, staff, rooms and a bonus is the parking next door. Few minute walk from the old city and the main promenade. Very welcoming and friendly people.
I bit pricy for the chain.
23 August 2025
Exceptional
Friendly and professional staff
22 August 2025
Very good
The choices and quality of breakfast is good but not special. The hotel location is very good.
The room smells somewhat. The design of the shower area is not good - the floor near it is alway wet.
20 August 2025
Fabulous
Staff were exceptional, they were super friendly and helpful
18 August 2025
Great choice
Great location
Nothing to complain about
17 August 2025
Wonderful location, right at heart of Center and shopping, very close to Prom. Anglais. No noise at night but very clo
Excellent service, location, room, cleanliness, breakfast selection. Ruhr Plage a bit far, not major. Discount of other hotels is better for day stay.
Wash closet too small, way too small and sink should be next to it, logistics of this does not work,
17 August 2025
Nice is always a great city to explore!!!
Reception Staff especially Axelle made us feel welcome and was so friendly and helpful. The Hotel is in a great Location for sightseeing. The breakfast had a good selection.
Our shower was too small and needs updating
15 August 2025
Great centrally located staff. Nice and friendly and helpful staff. Decent price for the offering.
Central location, booked last minute. Lovely welcome and help during my stay.
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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 December 2025
Fabulous