Clair Hotel - Nice

9.9

I was struggling to book any hotel in Nice for the weekend we wanted (Monaco Grand Prix). I had looked at Hotel Clair as it had such a good write up on trip advisor but was unable to book it on other sites. Had the room been smaller it would be tempting to describe it as dated but somehow because it was really spacious it seemed more rustic with a really nice comfortable feel. There was a fridge provided in the room and in the court yard a room with a kettle and microwave. The location was great. 2 mins walk to the bus stop for Monaco and 10 mins walk to the old town. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful and I liked that they didn't inflate their prices for that weekend as other hotels had. Not the most luxurious of hotels but in terms of comfort, facilities, service and location (although maybe not suitable for disabled or really unfit travellers as it's either steps or a bit of a bank) really good value for money.

4.7

I would rate this as Hostel more than a hotel.Situation very close to Fire station and what appeared to be the French equivalent of a JobCentre . Very old and battered furniture some with holes in .Shower very basic(hand held spray) but hot enough . Felt slightly uncomfortable with the late night walk back ..feeling shared by other couples.A fair walk from centre and could not use the front door, had to use small back gate .Many steps to negotiate from back gate level to upper road. We were discouraged to take hotel breakfast and encouraged to self cater , although our room 16 had no kitchen..there was a kitchen round corner. Had ants in room which were eventually cleared up , but re appeared. Very quiet at nights, but rooms were very dark as had to close shutters to avoid other guests seeing in ( rooms arranged around courtyard ) There was a trip hazard in our room (16), a low almost invisible floor ridge, which we tripped over many times before placing a chair to mark it . In all , an ideal place for students and backpackers , but not for anyone used to any modicum of luxury. There is no lounge except the courtyard outside . This is a cheap hotel for Nice, and as in all things, you get what you pay for.

8.0

The welcome was very friendly and the owners are happy to suggest places to visit and how to get there. The public transport in Nice is good and cheap. We visited and enjoyed Eze, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Monaco and Nice itself in the 5 days we spent there. We enjoyed being able to sit outside in the garden and could eat what we wanted (and when we wanted). This is a hotel for those people who just want to do what they wish to do.

7.6

Enjoyed our stay very much. friendly and helpful staff. disappointed with the stairs to the the hotel and returning late at nite through the backdoor was rather uncomfortable.

9.8

Nice stay, only in the evening we felt a little insecure to come home.

9.4

The host and hostess who own this hotel could not have been more helpful. We had some special needs---one of our bags had been stolen at the bus depot, so borrowed their alarm clark in order to get up early to get our air flight. Moreover, we had the host phone for our taxi, as the meeting place was not in front of the hotel. As it turned out the taxi couldn't find the place, so phoned the host and he came out in his bathrobe and waited until the taxi arrived. (This was at 6:15 a.m.) Then the worst thing happened when we got to the airport---my husband could not find his passport! Air France stepped in to help us and phoned our host (luckily we had his card from the hotel), so he had to go search our room; he also kindly called the taxi to make sure it wasn't in the taxi.) At the last minute my husband found the passport so all was well! But the host had been unduly interrupted by us; he could not have been nicer to us. We are not young (78 & 81)--- and he helped us carry luggage, etc., even when we didn't need his help. The price on this hotel is "right"; there is a nice courtyard in front for breakfast, (though it was too cold in Nov. to be out there); I think any age of people would like this hotel. Our room also had a nice bunk bed and I could see travelling to this hotel with a family. The host was great about telling us which way to head out to the port, find busses, etc. I think people who are looking for luxury would not choose this place, but the beds were very comfortable, the water was hot, etc. Our host also provided us with wine glasses and an opener, as well as spoons for our grapefruit which I had brought. When we left, he gave us two very special oranges.

7.3

The hotel has rooms out back behind the main house/hotel and that is really all we saw of the hotel other than a 5 minute look at the hallway in main hotel. So, we cannot speak to any of the rooms/amenities that might be in the main building. Our room was one of about 6 rooms outback with its own rear entrance/exit.

9.5

Very welcoming staff. Helped us out a lot even though we arrived in the middle of the night with 7 mountain bikes.

8.9

Very welcoming owner. We go there very late in the night but got a warm reception and guidance on where to get something to eat etc. Room was spacious and clean and so was the bathroom. Location was great too.

8.7

Run by a lovely couple, really fantastic to stay tehre!

9.5

L'hotel è molto informale e l'ambiente molto familiare. Eccellente la colazione servita in camera. Il giardino chiuso è l'ideale per chi viaggia con piccoli cani (sono gratuiti se piccoli).