Europe > France > Côte D'Azur
Art Deco casino turned hotel, completely redone in 2004, on the Promenade des Anglais overlooking the water.
| Score | 81.16 |
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| Stats | 188 rooms; 1 restaurant; 1 bar. |
| Competitive Edge | A central location near Vieux Nice, perfect for people-watching and strolling along the waterfront. |
| Rooms to Book | Nos. 421 and 515, for perfectly framed sea panoramas. |
| Don't Miss | Taking a swim in the heated outdoor pool. |
| Cost | Doubles from $470. | Contact |
13 Promenade des Anglais 33-4/92-14-77-00 www.lepalaisdelamediterranee.com |
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| New to the T+L 500 | High-Speed Internet | Gym | Pool | ||||
| Spa | Tennis | Golf | Outdoor Activities | ||||
| Water Activities | Fishing | Kids' Program | |||||
“Nice's Palais de la Méditerranée reigned over the glittering seaside Promenade des Anglais from 1929 to 1978, during which time Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier performed in the hotel's theater. The 188-room property, which had been gutted, leaving only the Art Deco façade, recently reopened. Glamorous touches such as marble columns and plush gaming halls stay true to the Palais's past, while modern amenities—heated outdoor pool, hammam—take it into the future...” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Mar 2004