Hôtel de la Fontaine - Nice

We stayed 6 nights in this wonderful, little, charming hotel, renovated in modern style. Rooms very clean and comfortable! Great price and fantastic location, walking distance to main places! I would gladly stay at Hotel de la Fontaine again! Hopefully in the near future!

Good Location one street back from Promenade Des Anglais. About 10-15 min walk from Niceville Station. Close to shops and resturants and beach.

I reserved this hotel at the last minute, so I had not many to choose among. It is just a step away from Boulevard des Anglais and the sea, the only good thing about this hotel. I was set on room number 4 at the first floor and there was the constant sound of a foutain and I could hear what was done by the staff at reception. The room was not so clean and there was a smell of closed house, the linen were not changed on the second day and bathroom also was not so clean. The morning of the second and last day of my stay, there was a big spider I killed with my shoes. I don't think this is a 3 stars hotel, perhaps a single star one (if any), so simply avoid it. Much better to pay even the double and stay in a clean room, as it was in all other hotels during my journey.

Avoid room 12, it is so small it should be converted to a broom cupboard!

Great location and great room!! Stayed at two different hotels and this one was definitely the better one.

This was my second time.

Mum bought me a holiday break for a special birthday, we have fallen in love with Nice and Hotel de La Fontaine. Mum & Dad visit Nice regular and recommends the Hotel to friends. Excellent location.

Stayed 7 nights Oct. 2010, hotel staff very helpful and accommodating. Rooms are very clean and housekeeping excellent. Hotel close to all facilities only a step from the beach. Loved my stay...thanks for looking after me well.

This was a great stay in Nice! We stayed for 6 nights. The location of the hotel could not have been more convenient - just steps away from the Promenade, excellent restaurants and a short walk from old Nice. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable, especially Olga and Marco, gave us some useful advice on how to get around, etc. The room was totally adequate and not too small by European standards. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to any category of travelers except those with kids.

Location excellent, easy access to the beach and shopping areas. The room was quite small, but clean. Breakfast was good and served in quite fasinating inside-garden.

Small hotel with smallish rooms; but cheap prices with central location so can't complain.

Really good hotel. V friendly, helpful and pleasant staff. Ideal location for exploring Nice. About 15 mins walk from station. 2 mins from the sea. Umbrellas and mats for the beach available at reception. 10 mins walk from the old town. Excellent buffet breakfast though it is 10 euro. The rooms at the back were quiet and all have air conditioning.

Courtyard rooms are excellent. Rooms on the upper floors are small and noisy

We book 3 room 2 double rooms and 1 triple room for 7 girls away on a break from work relaxing and just enjoying the resort. All rooms small but clean. Will recommend to anyone and we are booking soon to return next year to same hotel.

Very good location, friendly and helpful employees, good breakfast.

If you want a reasonably priced, well located hotel in Nice, La Fontaine is a good choice. One block from the sea, five minutes walk from the Pedestrian area and ten minutes walk from the Old Town. The staff were welcoming and efficient, always ready to provide advice, serve coffee/drinks, etc. While not large, the rooms are adequate and have everything one needs. The only slight downside was the noise from revellers in the street on the Saturday night. Light sleepers might want to think about booking a room facing the courtyard. Bottom line, this was the first time we stayed at La Fontaine and we would do so again if visiting Nice.

Really nice hotel in a good location. Staff very friendly an efficient.

Hotel de la Fontaine exceeded our expectations! It is a charming little hotel with a back open-air patio with fountain that was great for an afternoon drink. Breakfast is offered but we left too early to partake of it. The one recommendation I would have for the hotel is to have shower curtains installed in the tub area. There is a hand-held shower but the water pressure is high and water went all over. Other than that, bathrooms were clean and adequate. The desk clerk, Marco, spoke English and was most helpful in getting us oriented. He arranged for two separate vans to the airport at different times early in the morning (which were on time!), and helped us learn our way around the city. He was a definite bonus. Best of all, our rooms (4) were ready when we arrived from our cruise at 9:30 am, and gave us the day to explore NIce and surrounding areas. There is also a luggage storage room if needed. Highly recommended.

The hotel is in a good location one street behind Promenade des Anglais and you will pay less than half the price of a room on the promenade. The room we had was on the third floor with small view of courtyard, there is a small lift, staff were helpful. Didn't eat breakfast at hotel but found lovely place for breakfast, turn left out of hotel opp side of road just before Med hotel, Bar des Chauffeurs. Would recommend this hotel for short stay where you just want clean room and bed for night in good location.

We had a fantastic stay! We had a room off the courtyard which was quiet and beautifully clean. It is located 1 street from the beach and is within easy walking distance to everything in Nice. We would recommend this hotel to anybody.

The staff was both friendly and helpful. location was perfect for both walking to the beach or shopping. the garden side of the hotel was quiet which was perfect for us to get over the jetlag. i will stay again next time i'm lucky enough to be in nice.

Welcoming and helpful reception. Room is quiet and bathroom clean, though the carpet could use an update. Regardless, we enjoyed our stay as the hotel is walking distance to the center and most importantly the beaches.

Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Great location for Beach,Station and Bus Depot and all the things to do in Nice and environs . Would reccommend La Fontaine to to anyone

Excellent location. Staff are friendly, welcoming, helpful, and multilingual. Room was small but very clean and tidy, with big comfortable bed. Extra charge for room safe is slightly annoying, despite being clearly advertised. The free wireless internet was very temperamental and unreliable. Despite these relatively minor issues, would definitely consider staying there again.

Twin room. Cleaned every day. Bathroom a little small - however, would be perfect if they had hooks for the shower head so that it is not hand held. Staff very welcoming at all times.

Only problem was the booking was reserved for my son and partner. On check in I was present and presented credit card and was told i did not have to be there on check out. Wrong! I was quite a distance away when my son went to check out and had to race back to the hotel to confirm payment.Having said that the room was beautiful (No.2) and the touch of choc F1 cars on the bed for the weekend was amazing. Would definitely go back.Breakfast expensive though (15 euros)

In Nice for work I had a small, well appointed, clean and quite room - perfect for me. One road back from the beach and close to the old town, food and shopping. 20 min walk to the central bus station. Staff were excellent (and I speak very little French).

The hotel is in a very good location. All areas are within easy walking distance and there are some really good restaurants close at hand. We would stay at this hotel again.

Hotel de la Fontaine was a great hotel to stay in. It was in a great location, one block from the promenade de anglais and 2 from the pedestrian street with lots of shops and restaurants. It was a quick walk to the old part of Nice, and a 5 minute walk from the train station. The room was quiet (request a room on the garden side to avoid street noise) and it was clean. My only complaint is about the size of the room. The queen bed fit in with only about 4 feet on each side, so the suitcases of 2 adults who were traveling for 2 weeks were crammed in there. Not a big deal though, since we didn't spend a lot of time in the room anyway. Overall it was a great stay and I'd stay there again, no question.

Brilliant location. We enjoyed the nice quiet room too.

A simple, but very nice hotel. A very convienent location with restaurants, the sea and the train station nearby.

Location is great!!! So easy to find. Bus stop of Airoport shuttle (No 98) just in 5 min walk, very convinient. Ticket costs 4 EUR one way.Bus runs every 20 min. Hotel is so clean, has good decor and everyday room service (cleaning) was exelent. Located just in a few steps from the city centre, shopping and eating area, famous Flower Market. Next road leads directly to the Railway station and it's only 10-15 min walk. You can get train to Monaco, Monte-Carlo (return ticket costs about 8EUR and it's 20 min journey), or visit Cannes (40 min ). Trains are very frequent. Good value for money. We'll definitely reccomend this hotel to all our friends who is going to visit French Riviera. There is only one comment. In summer season try to book garden side room - it is not so noisy.

Our first time here, nice central position, nice staff

Hotel was well placed for our needs and room was adequate,staff very helpful. Tea/coffee making facility in room would have been helpful as we like a cuppa at night before retiring. All in all good value for money and a very good breakfast was provided

My only compliant was the size of the room. For two people it was small which was OK, but the bathroom was so small, I could hardly turn around in it. Otherwise the stay was excellent. The staff was amazing, all spoke English and were avaliable to answer any question. I wish I could them all a reward, that's how impressed I was with them. I have stayed in several hotels around the world and they were the best!

This is avery conveniently situated hotel. But our room was very excentric,beside the patio it had only thin net curtains. The cupboard for clothes was besides this window and was visible from outside. The bathroom door did not fit properly and often had to be kicked open.Bathroom untiled, obviously not finished. Not 3 star standard.But the patio was charming and we had a pleasant stay nontheless but very basic.

The hotel was very nice. It was situated very conveniently just a block from the beach and close to all the shops and restaurants.

Perfect location!!! 3-4 minutes from the beach and promenade area!!! The most luxury Hotel Negresca is also situated in this district. Tidy rooms and helpful staff. Not far from the center and main shopping streets.

Hotel de la Fontaine was exactly what we wanted, small and friendly, and close to everything we needed. We shall cetainly use this hotel again.

An ideal location, two minutes walk to the Blue Beach where you can hire a sunbed and parasol (by arrangement via the hotel) at a discount. Central for bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was quite compact but with good facilities, very clean and overlooked the courtyard where you can have breakfast

Staff were vary helpful. Good location for shops and dining.

We were originally given the middle room in the patio area at the back. this however entails that you cannot open your window or pull curtains as the people breakfasting outside on the patio can then look in. the room was dark. when we asked to change, we were first told that people always liked that room??? in any case, we got the room changed on the second day and from there on in we had no problems whatever. I would stay there again, but be aware of the patio rooms on the ground floor. they do lack a certain privacy!!

When I arrived there was a power outage in the neighborhood, but the staff were very accomodating in making me comfortable until it was repaired. Great staff, excellent location in Nice. The rooms are a bit rough around the edges (cosmetic) but the hotel and rooms were very clean and friendly.

La situation de l'hôtel est vraiment excellente: à proximité de tout. Ce qui m'a permis faire le tour de ville avant d'un RdV. J'apprècié la possibilité de prendre le petit déj. dans la petite courette. Cépendant, il serait bon de terminer le "raffraissement" de l'hôtel, pour le prix annoncé il n'est pas encore au point.

We had a great stay here. Just a moment's walk from the beach and the staff was able to help us pick which activities were worthwhile vs. which might be a waste of our time.

Good to have wirelss internet service in room and lobby

We where Warm welcomed by the clever, nice and helpsom people of the hotel. Even if we had chosen a room on the ground which not where right for us, with a smile we where helpt with another fine room. We enjoed stayng at Hotel de la France. If posible we will come back. Best regards from Magne and Karin

I would recommend this hotel to anybody. the staff were very helpfull, the breakfast was good value and there was plenty to eat. the hotel is kept very clean. the receptionist was exstreamly helpfull in giving directions and places to visit.

The hotel is well located, close to the beach and a reasonable walk to the old town, railway station and the bus station. There are many restaurants close by. The rooms are not spacious but adequate. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good value.

A very enjoyable stay, very friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money, basic but clean room and a good location

Very well situated and well run small hotel. Accommodation was bright if a little basic; very clean. Atractive foyer; pleasent, helpful staff. Room at back was quiet. Only the egg boiler frightened us at breakfast. A very good place for a weekend break.

Hotel De La Fontaine is located on a narrow street one block away and parallel to Promenade des Anglais. The street is full of small stores and other businesses but vehicular traffic is relatively slow and thus not too noisy. In the evening there are dozens of nice outdoor restaurants in the area. The hotel is simple but clean and quiet. My room faced the street but with closed windows there was hardly any noise coming in. Reception desk staff was very friendly and everybody spoke good English. In the morning there is nice breakfast (extra 9 euro if I recall). Location is very good: 1 minute from the sea, about 15 minutes to the train station. You can get to the hotel from the airport by taking bus 98 and getting off by famous Negresco Hotel (2 blocks away from De La Fontaine. Cost 3.5 euro. Taxi for the same trip 30 euro. Overall, it would be hard to complain about anything during my 2 night stay at the hotel.

Rooms typically small but adequate. No onsite parking available and street parking was always full. Lot about 2 blocks away though. Staff excellent and friendly. Good value and convenient to restaurants and beach nearby.

We had a great time in Nice!

This hotel is definitely only a 2 star hotel. Very small rooms with very basic furnishings. Our room did not have a shower as requested but a bath with a hand held tap extension. This proved difficult as we both have long hair. The hotel lift can only take one person with luggage as it is very small. Breakfast is available but it is uninspiring and so we ate at a local cafe(and for cheaper). You are required to pay extra for a room safe which is a hefty $13AUD per day. We knew before we booked that tea & coffee facilities were not available in rooms but we took our own jug, cups etc. The good thing about this hotel is that it is in a good location to shops, beach and cafes especially Le Jockey cafe around the corner which had good meals and was a fun place and the lady on the front desk was very nice to us. Nice is quite expensive so I guess you get what you pay for, however we had come from a London hotel (not cheap there either) which was also rated as a 3 star, but in comparison to the Hotel Fontaine it was a 5 star.

Very kind. They give us a lot of information to enjoy Nice.

It's a lovely hotel & we have a great time...thank you

Ideal location, just behind the Negresco and close to the sea. Convenient for shops, bars and restaurants. Helpful and welcoming staff. Room OK with view of courtyard and the backs of other hotels. Quiet despite being on a busy road.

Staying at the Hotel De la Fontaine was an excellent experience. It was only an overnight stop, but it had everything we needed- easy access to the airport, near restaurants, but not noisy and very near to the Promenade des Anglaises.

We stayed in 3 hotels while in the Provence area, all in the same price range. We thought this hotel was the nicest of the 3 in terms of location, breakfast offering, staff helpfullness and friendliness, pretty-ness of the rooms, maintenance of the hotel, and room features. We only had some confusion in the booking of the rooms, which is a standard American translation terminology problem I frequently run into when trying to determine if European rooms for two people have two beds or one bed.

Good location, rooms fairly basic but clean and prefectly adequate for a weekend stay. Breakfast good but staff in the breakfast/bar area could have been more attentive.

I would highly recommend this hotel. It is in a fabulous location with the beach right around the corner and shopping surrounding it. Andre at the front desk is very friendly and helpful. Mamie

By american standards the rooms are too small. the girl was unhelpful when we arrived. also i left some clothes at the hotel (by accident) and they could not return them- so would i recommened the hotel? probably not- but i would recommend your website! thanks/tina

Fine small hotel with excellent location. Might stay there again.

The two major problems here were first, the room size. It was TINY!! Secondly, the air conditioner broke the second night of the stay (a Friday) and still wasn't fixed on MONDAY afernoon, when we arranged to stay elsewhere. One of the employees was VERY nice, apologetic and understanding, others not really so nice at all. It was arranged to give us a discount on the nights spent there melting, and cutting the reservations short was not a problem. All in all, this could have been a much better experience!! The nonchalance regarding remedying the problem was unacceptable.

We really enjoyed our stay in Nice. The hotel was in a very good location, close to the Promenade, restaurants and shops. We had a patio room, which was not huge but satisfactory. We would recommend this hotel to others.

Just to be clear, this is not some quaint little hotel with a beautiful fountain. It is a standard 2-3 star French hotel, which means, unspectacular rooms and a less than interesting lobby, but decent service.

This is a good place to stay while in Nice - very centrally located, clean and cheery. The bathroom - with a huge tub - was a perfect source of relaxation after a long day of walking the city. The front desk receptionist is very helpful, and willing to help with telephone problems, directions to local spots, everything. I will definitely stay here again.