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French Riviera Hotels|French Riviera, France

Le Negresco

Name: Le Negresco
Telephone: 33-4-93-16-64-00

A palatial stay in the heart of Nice

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Le Negresco isn’t the only graceful hotel in Nice, of course, but it may be its most fascinating. The property’s enthralling backstory — the 1913-constructed hotel was the idea of Henri Negresco, a charismatic maître d’hôtel/head waiter, but it didn’t blossom into the elegant address we know today until it was purchased by Jeanne Augier in the late 1950s — sets the tone for a visit.

It was Augier's opulent (if not a bit eccentric) predilection for mink bedspreads or dapperly attired doormen that has made the pink-domed hotel a must-visit for royals, Hollywood's elite and well-heeled globetrotters. Le Negresco's art collection features classical and contemporary, spanning five centuries of French history dedicated to talent and great masters, a concept created and developed by Augier.

But the 128-room jewel box isn't content with merely being a showroom of gilded furnishings and lavish chandeliers, and it proudly demonstrates this by equipping rooms with flat-screen TVs and other up-to-the-second technological treats.

It doesn't matter if you're more intrigued with the new or the old, you'll agree that Le Negresco's position along the Mediterranean Sea is an absolute thing of beauty. Bask in the views from your water-facing room or at your table at the posh Le Chantecler Restaurant.

In between camera snaps, though, be sure to check your surroundings for a famous face because you never know who is staying for the night. Le Negresco isn’t the only graceful hotel in Nice, of course, but it may be its most fascinating. The property’s enthralling backstory — the 1913-constructed hotel was the idea of Henri Negresco, a charismatic maître ...READ MORE

Our Inspector's Highlights

Le Negresco is an homage to the subtle and contrasted French décor. Though entwined in eccentricity, the luxury hotel’s soul is classically French.
The antique furniture and collection pieces handsomely blend with Mediterranean soft colors, silk hangings and velvet textures, creating stunning displays of French palace life.
The luxury hotel owes its strong identity partly to a large art collection. Some of the most prestigious paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries (along with modern sculptures and other show pieces) are displayed throughout common areas and the rooms.
Enjoy fine dining at Le Chantecler or a more relaxed meal at La Rotonde, both overseen by executive chef Virginie Basselot, who is helping to lead a new generation of French gastronomy.
The Bar may be famous for its walnut woodwork and wondrous cocktails, but its Live Sessions music shows on Friday and Saturday evenings are a delight, too. Residents and guests have a blast to rock, reggae, jazz and many other genres.

Things to Know

Le Negresco has several venue options for your next event in Nice. Plan a grand reception in the majestic Royal Lounge, an area sitting under a large glass dome that could be considered Le Negresco’s heartbeat. Or, you can set up your private story in the Versailles Lounge, a space with Louis XIV’s portrait and a 968-square-foot terrace.
The elevator is original to the Nice hotel. With its red paint, chandelier and old-fashioned feel, you’d almost expect an attendant to be inside pushing buttons to the floors.
Higher-floor rooms have the better views and are more quiet.

The Rooms

Each floor has a different theme (animals or Asia, for example) and all the rooms are individually designed and well-equipped. Some rooms are fabulously quirky while others are more traditional. A few units feel a bit dated, but they're all charming in their own individual way.
The bathroom, naturally, is far from standard. Though some of the washrooms have rose-colored marble counters you’d find in other high-end addresses, here you’ll also spy acrylic gold sinks or striped walls that could be dubbed as pure kitsch elsewhere but not here.
Though the Nice hotel’s tapestried halls might indicate otherwise, the property is certainly of the times with its earth-first policies. Le Negresco uses energy-saving light bulbs, promotes guest recycling and its onsite restaurants proudly uses produce from local growers.

The Restaurants

Bathed in white and gold, the renovated La Rotonde is stylish and relaxed. A carousel of white horses adds a whimsical touch to the contemporary brasserie.
Chef Basselot showcases local products from the sea and land at La Rotonde.
Heralded Le Chantecler pays tribute to regional products. Expect romanticism, elegance and a savory display of French culinary delights on the nightly menu from Basselot.

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Getting There

37 Prom. des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France

TEL33-4-93-16-64-00

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NCE (10-14 min)

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