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Hôtel Suisse, Nice

15 Quai Rauba-Capeu, 06300 Nice, France. (show on map)

Hôtel Suisse is a distinctive, Italian-style gem perched right at the foot of Castle Hill in Nice. Its history is quite fascinating; while the original establishment was founded by Edouard and Barbara Hug nearby in 1866, the hotel eventually moved into this iconic building at the Quai Rauba Capèu. Notably, the literary legend James Joyce stayed here in 1923, and it was within these walls that he began writing his complex masterpiece, Finnegans Wake.

The building itself is instantly recognizable for its warm, Mediterranean-hued facade, which stands in perfect harmony with the azure backdrop of the Baie des Anges. Inside, the hotel maintains an intimate feel with 38 rooms, most of which offer stunning, unobstructed panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. The decor is refined and contemporary, designed to let the spectacular coastal scenery take center stage.

Location-wise, you couldn’t ask for a better spot. The hotel sits just steps away from the vibrant Cours Saleya Flower Market and the labyrinthine lanes of the historic Old Town. You are also right next to the entrance of Castle Hill Park, where you can take a lift to the summit for one of the most famous vistas in the French Riviera.

Whether you are enjoying a breakfast overlooking the sea or strolling down to the nearby private beach, the hotel serves as a serene, historic gateway to the very heart of Nice’s most beloved sights and sounds.

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“Charging modest prices for a spectacular view from the top end of the seafront, where the promenade winds around to the port, the acclaimed Hôtel Suisse far outclasses most other hotels in this price range, although be prepared for a small reception area and a très petit elevator.”

Telegraph review:

“On a rocky promontory looking down upon the curving Baie des Anges, Hôtel Suisse commands the best sea views in Nice. This chocolate-box-pretty luxury hotel is popular with couples and single travellers who want to explore the Old Town and port on its doorstep.”

Guest rating

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Nice


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What guests liked


Value for Money

85.27 %

Ranked 7th 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

4.0
Clifford

5 September 2025

Old school hotel with premium location and ocean view

Excellent location, excellent balcony view of Promenade des Anglais, great front desk staff

Very small room and little storage space for clothes and luggage

4.5
Sarah

4 September 2025

Great view

Views were amazing. Friendly staff and great breakfast

Room wasn’t ready at check in which is annoying after coming straight from the airport. We waited 20 mins next to reception. Didn’t even offer us a drink!

4.0
Tom

2 September 2025

Very good

The reception staff were excellent, helpful and professional. Jenniefer, in particular, was top class.

4.0
Tara

2 September 2025

Very good

Location was fabulous and the breakfast was great

Room was on a lower floor and view was partially obstructed by a palm tree. Service at the front desk was slow.

5.0
Connie

28 August 2025

Exceptional

Great location and view. Hotel was clean, staff were very friendly. We received champagne on arrival. Bathroom was spacious and clean- they even had robes and slippers for us.

Just note, they process the payment separately using a different website which I originally thought was a scam but when contacting booking.com I realised it was just their system

5.0
Barbara-ann

27 August 2025

La suisse .. elegant bright and so francaise … I love it xxitso much its own individuel self

I love this place .. the ambiance .. thviews .. there’s just something special about it

N/a

4.0
Vitalii

17 August 2025

Very good

Very good location - from the hotel's balcony you can see amazing Nice's seacoast and breathtaking sunsets. The hotel is nice. The room was small, but clean and cozy.

Nothing.

3.5
Michael

13 August 2025

Pleasant

Location of property is perfect. Views you get with a sea view are amazing

The rooms are not very clean. Feet were black walking around the room (even after routine cleaning). The “king” bed is two twins put together (normal), but there is a large crack where beds meet, making it uncomfortable especially sleeping with significant other. Bathrooms are very “90s” and walls / doors you can see need to be updated and painted

5.0
Richard

14 July 2025

Beautiful- inside and out!

Old building with lots of history but beautifully modernised, a very spacious room and tastefully decorated- we really enjoyed our stay!

Nothing

4.5
Doris

6 July 2025

Fabulous

Location. Variety of food.

Didn’t replenish food for later diners.

4.5
Dagny

25 June 2025

Fabulous

The view, the staff, the cleanliness, the location.

Rooms are not soundproof, so you hear everyone walking past and talking in the hallway. We had to pay to upgrade to the top floor for a more peaceful experience.

4.0
Fatafehi

23 June 2025

Great location with a long view of the beach

Location location location. A quick stroll from Old Nice and Port Lympia.

4.5
Nigel

13 May 2025

Perfect location , great view

Location perfect

Nothing

5.0
Karina

11 May 2025

Excellent

We liked everything about the property

No such thing

5.0
Catherine

6 April 2025

Spectacular views! Perfect location! Loved it here!

Our family of 4 stayed in their suite that offers a bedroom, room with pullout that doubles as a 2nd bedroom, bathroom with a large jacuzzi tub/shower, separate toilet room, walk in closet, and 2 balconies (one with 2 tables/chairs and the other with 2 padded chaise lounge). The views are every bit as spectacular as they look.. just stunning! Could have happily sat out there for hours. You can hear the soothing sound of the waves on the rocky beach when the doors are open. For a sandy beach, we could uber to the nearby gorgeous town of “Ville -France Sur Mer”. Lots of nearby restaurants, shops and markets within easy walk of the hotel. The steps/lift to the castle viewpoints are right outside the door. All along the shoreline is a large pedestrian promenade and biking paths. Airport is an easy 20 min drive along the shoreline. Train station is abt 25 min walk (where you can easily hop over to Monaco for the day). Bed was comfortable (tho firm). Bath robes and slippers were provided. Staff were helpful with arranging transportation and suggesting restaurants. Daily housekeeping and plenty of towels. We were exceedingly happy with our room choice and are already dreaming of a return visit!

Some nights there was a bit of street noise so a travel fan was helpful. The extra rollaway bed we added on was flimsy but sufficed. The 2 small minibar fridges were filled with items, and one did not get very cold… so not much space for food. Suite was pricey (but worth it!)

4.0
Thomas

4 April 2025

Great

Great

4.5
Yuriko

4 April 2025

Very nice location ! Nice breakfast !

Very nice location. The staffs are very kind.

3.5
Milka

4 April 2025

nice hotel if you have room facing the promenade.

the location

My room had no view and it was not possible to open the window. It was very much uncomfortable stay.

3.5
Rodica

1 April 2025

Pleasant

THE VIEW IS FABULOUS

SMALL ROOM MODEST BREAKFAST

4.5
Garry

26 March 2025

Wow, what a spot!!

Location was excellent View from balcony exceptional. Upgrade to a better room was much appreciated

The light outside on road a bit invasive. Not hotels fault.

5.0
Paul

17 March 2025

Wonderful location

Superb location. Wonderful breakfast. Effortlessly elegant. We had a sea view so were lulled off to sleep with the sound of the waves and woke to stunning views from the balcony.

It met our needs perfectly.

4.5
Stacey

7 March 2025

Beautiful views and central location. Very professional staff!

Beautiful location.

Shower/tub leaked

4.5
John

3 March 2025

Lovely

Breakfast was great. Wait staff were fabulous.

Room was small. I’m sure you have bigger ones.

5.0
Marina

25 February 2025

Beautiful hotel in Nice

This is the second time I have stayed at Hotel Suisse and I am confident that this is one of the best places to choose for a trip to Nice. The view from the room is stunning, the bed is comfortable, the service is amazing. I am beyond satisfied with my experience here.

4.0
Madlen

23 February 2025

In total, I am satisfied with my stay.

Perfect location and view. Location: it’s close to the city centre & the old town, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.; the Nice harbor is within 15 minutes walk; and the sea is in front. The view: recommend you to book a room with a sea view. It’s amazing! Breakfast: it’s was middle, but with sea view! Staff: polite & helpful.

The room is tiny, the hotel is old. All the rest was good.

5.0
Barbara-ann

22 February 2025

Exceptional

I’ve been here before .. A few times . I love it ..ihave an appartement in nice . But always spend time at the hôtel suisse .. beautiful views .. lovely staff ..can’t wait to come back .. my favourite hotel .. thank you …xxx

4.0
Elizabeth

21 January 2025

Very good

Staff and location

Jan 2025: hotel is under renovation. They do a nice job of managing with occupancy (i.e. our room did not have scaffolding outside, and noise while we were in the hotel was minimal), but it was enough to expect that they wouldnt be charging full rates. Other than that, we loved everything but the shower, and the pillows.

5.0
Lee

19 January 2025

The hotel that you will go and stay at again and again.

The room was clean, and the views were spectacular.

There was not anything that we could find fault with.

4.0
Alexander

14 January 2025

Very good

Great view

Temp control in room didnt work

5.0
Michael

8 January 2025

Exceptional

View of bay

4.0
Rasmus

3 January 2025

Nice location

The View

The location

4.0
Robert

21 December 2024

Very good

I found that the hotel selling no food more than usual and cannot understand why this is so . Not just the guests being unable to order but too, the hotel seeks no financial benefits to top line revenues have a restutant available, the only room I saw I was informed it’s for breakfast only? Makes no sence . The view from my room was sensational . Robert

5.0
Andrea

27 October 2024

Perfect small hotel

Wonderful view, nice and cosy room, great service.

4.0
Mohamed

17 October 2024

Very good

Perfect location

Very small rooms

4.5
Agron

8 October 2024

Excellent stay. We hope to go back soon again and strongly recommend this hotel in the heart of Nice

Location was the best and the view was spectacular. I have to mention some exceptional employees: Kirill and Jennifer from the front desk are very kind, knowledgeable and patient. Also, Lulzim from the maintenance was always ready to take care of any issue small or big immediately. Migena from the kitchen was outstanding at serving people and meeting their needs. The room cleaning crew was excellent as well. We were happy with our stay and we hope to go back again.

I don't have any comments, we liked everything.

5.0
Georg

23 September 2024

Exceptional

Great host! All fine! At any time again! Kind Regards George from Zermatt

4.0
Susan

20 September 2024

Nice hotel with good views in an excellent location.

On the sea front. I had a sea view. Very close to the Old Town. Helpful staff

4.5
Larissa

20 September 2024

Fabulous

Loved the view!!! It was so beautiful, it made the stay! The bed was pretty comfy too. The breakfast was nice. Lastly the hotel staff were friendly

Very minor thing - it would be good to have a Google chrome so that guest are able to watch Netflix at night but honestly it doesn’t impact the stay.

4.5
Wendy

17 September 2024

Fabulous

Great location. Close to the old town and views right along the sea front . Also a short walk to the marina . The markets nearby are fab. The staff are very good and excellent breakfast

4.5
Nicholas

11 September 2024

A very pleasant stay

Location was perfect! Great views too.

The breakfast service was disorganised and very ‘Fawlty Towers’ but we did receive profuse apologies for the confusion and delays in the service provided.

5.0
Sabine

2 September 2024

Exceptional

Perfect location, second time there and always a pleasant stay

4.5
David

19 August 2024

We enjoyed it, but our last minute booking made it more expensive than we'd like.

The location was excellent, adjacent to the old town, the hill and the beach. Balcony was big enough for 2 to eat on. Breakfast was a buffet, not very big, but every item on it was good quality. The breakfast staff were attentive and polite.

The room was small, given its price. Furniture in the room was basic. It felt like a 3 star in that respect.

3.5
Clare

17 August 2024

Great location, hotel is small & needs updating

Location is excellent, staff were friendly + helpful …

Rooms were very small …no bar open , breakfast not very good

4.0
Eka

11 August 2024

Very good

Location

5.0
Danica

9 August 2024

Exceptional

Great proximity to the beach, beautiful views, friendly and accommodating staff

5.0
Suha

30 July 2024

Superb stay, I will do it again to the same hotel!

Everything was just perfect even more than perfect, checking in, cleanliness, location and family friendly environment!

4.5
Laurie

26 July 2024

Amazing view and location!

We loved this hotel. The view was exactly as shown on the website, which was amazing. The room was nice and a good size and there was a great little patio. The front desk attendants were helpful and kind. The location was absolutely perfect! There was no parking at the hotel, but they did have a couple of temporary parking spots for you to load and unload luggage, which was convenient.

It was very difficult to take a shower without drenching the floor in water. Also, at first we were only provided with one bath towel, no hand towels and no floor mat, so we didn't have a good way to mop up all of the water on the floor.

4.0
Fiona

26 July 2024

Fab location and did the job for watching the Tour de France but tiny room and very basic

The location and balcony was fab for watching the Tour de France which is why we were there

The room was tiny - for what we paid - £1000 a night - I was underwhelmed

3.5
Flo

25 July 2024

Pleasant

Location

The bed is not a single big bed, it is combined with two beds and me and my kid keep fall into the gap of the beds. Second the hotel floor not clean and quit old to be honest.

4.0
Irene

10 July 2024

Very good

We love how close was to the ocean

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Activities

  • - Tennis court (additional charge)
  • - Skiing
  • - Windsurfing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking
  • - Cycling
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Snorkelling (additional charge)
  • - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
  • - Walking tours
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)
  • - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - Fire extinguishers
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