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Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

4.0 star property
Hotel with pool bar, near Place Massena

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Located near Place Massena, Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offers a warm welcome with a cozy library, lush garden, and scenic terrace. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and unwind with bike rentals or dry cleaning/laundry services on site. Guests rave about the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $174
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Why we love this property

Breakfast and bar
A satisfying buffet breakfast starts the day right at this hotel. The chic bar offers a perfect spot for evening relaxation.
Dreamy comfort haven
Silky premium bedding and blackout drapes ensure a deep slumber. The hotel ups the ante with 24-hour room service, a minibar, and unique furnishings.

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Family Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Triple Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Avenue Durante, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 6000

What's nearby

  • Avenue Jean Medecin - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nice Étoile Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Massena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hôtel Negresco - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 14 min drive
  • Nice City Station - 2 min walk
  • Nice-Pont-Michel Station - 7 min drive
  • Parc Imperial Station - 18 min walk
  • Thiers Tramway Station - 5 min walk
  • Jean Medecin Tramway Station - 7 min walk
  • Liberation Tramway Station - 9 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Agora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chez Moi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Tacos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

  • Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is just 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Thiers Tramway Station is 5 minutes and Jean Medecin Tramway Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 18 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1898
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 10 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.48 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June 30 to September 06

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Also known as

Excelsior Châteaux

Hôtel Excelsior Châteaux & Hôtels

Hôtel Nice Excelsior Châteaux & Hôtels Collection

Nice Excelsior Châteaux Collection

Hôtel Nice Excelsior

Hôtel Nice Excelsior Châteaux Hôtels Collection

Nice Excelsior

Excelsior Hotel Nice

Frequently asked questions

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 18 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Ruhl (13-min walk) and Beaulieu-sur-Mer Casino (12-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and swimming, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

What's the area around Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture like?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is a short 5-minute walk from Thiers Tramway Station and 15 minutes' walk from Promenade des Anglais. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, delicious, and offering a great variety. (29 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Beach
Balcony
Shower
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff , breakfast & room comfy Would recommend
Grainne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Close to the main train station and tramway stop. Numerous dining options nearby.
Dennis, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location very close to the station. Breakfast could have been better and there was a lack of space for breakfast. Room was clean enough as a base to explore the city
Nathan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location for ladies that like to shop and sightsee.Good access on transportation to Cannes & Monte Carlo.Breakfast provided was very good. Room clean and comfortable.Would recommend to others.
Gail, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Average hotel. Room very small. Wouldn’t stay there again. Positives - very well situated. Reception staff were very pleasant.
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building, very welcoming staff, very nice French-style breakfast, close to the rail station and nice restaurants.
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to the train station and still walkable to other areas like the old town. Beds were very comfortable and loved that my room had a little balcony. Staff were very friendly and breakfast was good.
Jan, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly, nice garden with lounge pool. Excellent for walking around.
Jordan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were excellent as well as the breakfast! Gutted we didn’t get a chance to use the pool area especially as the new garden furniture had just arrived! Good excuse to visit again!
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly. Room was clean. And breakfast was delicious. It’s a quiet, quant area. About a 8 minute walk to the tram and the train was 3 minute walk. Tram could take you to Old Nice in minutes. We would definitely stay here again!
Megan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel! We stayed there for one night after our train ride from Paris to Nice Ville. Super walkable from the Nice Ville train station and a very lovely staff. Definitely would recommend, our bathroom was a little small but totally doable for one night.
Juston, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Convenient location and just steps away from the Nice Central Station.
Yuyang, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

excellent hotel with excellent reception staff clean rooms excellent breakfast
Ayhan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and location.
Julia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel! Amazing customer service, excellent location!
Edward, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing and helpful staff and clean facilities
Zoe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was fantastic to deal with. Unfortunately the garden area in the back was under some renovations so we couldn’t partake in that space but the hotel itself was gorgeous.
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at this hotel. Very close to the train, close to the water, and many restaurants and shops too. Really enjoyed the breakfast each day
Melissa, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and convenient stay

Had a very enjoyable 4-night stay. I found the staff very friendly and welcoming, the room was comfortable, the breakfast was really great and I found the location really good - short walk to old town and promenade that allowed you explore other parts of nice on the way.
Conor, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved this property. Nice boutique style, walkable to everything, and the staff was so friendly. Our room was very clean and comfortable -- loved the bed and bedding.
Laura, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great service

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel excelsior. Nice rooms, nice balcony and the staff were so helpful!
Lina, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel to stay with children. Is nice and quiet. The best thing was Emma. She is a great receptionist and concierge all rolled in one.
Ping, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and very helpful staff!!!
rena, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Your hotel had a unique vibe and we loved all the extras that were provided. The area and being to walk to the Promenade and feel safe was a plus. Also the train station was walking distance which was a Big Plus!! Enjoyed our stay and loved the Decor!
Brenda, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was a complete joy! We loved the atmosphere, room was large and clean, staff so warm and welcoming and overall just a charming and pleasant hotel. Last but not least: beds very comfortable!
Lara, 3-night trip