Belle-Époque niçoise on the heights of Cimiez, between patrician villa and Mediterranean garden.
Hôtel Petit Palais
From
285.48 €
“Outdoor pool in a wooded park 10 minutes from the centre, rare for a 5★ urban hotel at this price.”
The Hôtel Petit Palais occupies a 1890 villa on avenue Émile-Bieckert, a stone's throw from the musée Matisse. We head up to Cimiez, the neighbourhood turns residential, ochre facades and palm trees outline a calmer Nice. The rooms blend period mouldings and classic furniture, some open onto the garden. The outdoor pool, surrounded by cypresses and olive trees, justifies the detour on its own from 285 € a night. Service remains discreet, efficient, without ostentation. Pets accepted, rare in this category. An address for those seeking Belle Époque charm without the seaside crowds ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Petit Palais to couples seeking Niçois calm without renouncing standards. The address suits families with children, the pool and family rooms facilitate long stays. Business travellers appreciate Cimiez's tranquillity for working between appointments on the Côte.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The villa dates from 1890, ochre facade typical of Niçois Belle Époque, mouldings and high ceilings preserved. The rooms mix original parquet and classic furniture, light fabrics, marble bathrooms. The 3 000 m² park plants cypresses, olive trees and palms around the pool. 25 rooms spread over three levels, some with balcony overlooking the garden.
Highlights
- Villa 1890 in the Cimiez neighbourhood, 10 min from the centre and musée Matisse
- Outdoor pool in a wooded park with cypresses and olive trees
- Airport shuttle available, convenient for arrivals from Nice Côte d'Azur
- Pets admitted, rare for a 5★ in France
- Booking score 9.3/10 from 710 reviews, service-setting consistency
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Nice
The hotel stands on avenue Émile-Bieckert, in the residential neighbourhood of Cimiez, 10 minutes by car from Vieux-Nice. The musée Matisse and Roman arenas are 400 metres on foot. Airport shuttle available, Nice Côte d'Azur airport is 20 minutes away. Private parking on site, essential in this hilly neighbourhood.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted without supplement, basket and bowls provided on request.
- Pool
- Outdoor, open May to September, sun loungers and parasols included.
- Parking
- Private free on site, 15 spaces, reservation advised.
- Airport shuttle
- Available on reservation, rate to confirm at reception.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the property, stable fibre connection.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Room service
Wi-Fi available throughout
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Location
Where Hôtel Petit Palais is located
Exact address
Hôtel Petit Palais
Address
17, Av. Emile Bieckert
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