Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice is a four-star seafront hotel at 223 Promenade des Anglais, on the western stretch of Nice's bay close to the airport side of the city in France's Alpes-Maritimes. Its position is considerably farther from the old town than the central promenade hotels: the old town and Cours Saleya lie several kilometres to the east, so most guests use the tram, buses, taxis or a long seafront walk to reach them. In return, the hotel offers a quieter stretch of the promenade, direct access to the sea and a location convenient for Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, which is only a few minutes away by car, and for the Allianz Riviera area and business districts on the western side. The building is a modern, purpose-built hotel rather than a historic property, designed around sea views and international business and leisure comfort. Rooms are offered as Standard, Sea View and Business Class rooms plus suites, with air conditioning and wifi, and the Sea View rooms look over the Baie des Anges toward the hills. The signature amenity is the rooftop pool, which gives wide views of the bay, and a sea-view restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. A fitness room completes the facilities. Service is aimed at business travellers, airline passengers and families who prefer a modern chain hotel with a pool, and the concierge can arrange transfers and excursions to Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and the hinterland villages. Rates are in the upper mid-range for the city, roughly EUR 150-350 per night, typically lower than the central luxury hotels but rising in summer and during major events. Guests who plan to spend most of their time in the old town should factor in the transport time, while those wanting a calmer base, an early flight or a sea-view room with a pool often find the western promenade a good compromise between price and comfort.