Hotel Star Hôtel - Nice

9.4

The hotel owner was fantastic. Nothing was too much bother. He went out of his way to make sure we knew how to find our way around and where to visit.

9.1

We had our concerns about this hotel based on some of the reviews we read. However, in our 10 weeks of traveling through 6 different countries we found this hotel to be one of our best experiences. Contrary to some of the other reviews we found the host of the hotel to be very friendly and accommodating. Our room was large and had a beautiful little balcony and a fantastic, hot shower. The colors were bright and cheery. The location is also great, right near some lovely restaurants and only a 7-minute walk to the Old Town and oceanfront. We would definitely come back!

9.4

We were very satified with the room and the service provided by the staff. Great location with easy access to beach and shops.

9.6

I chose this hotel, mainly for the reviews it had received. Had looked at many others but this ticked all the 'boxes'. I was not disappointed, had emailed before I went to ask for room no. 33 as it had a balcony(only about 4 available), and Phillipe the owner provided us we that room!It is a 2 star hotel but a very good one, Phillipe could not have been more friendly and helpful. Perfect location for discovering Nice and walking distance to both train and bus station.Close to main shopping street(clothes and supermarket).Had breakfast each day at 6 euros, criossant and bread, tea,coffee, juice, cereal. If thats what you want perfect.Only draw back there is no lift(we were at the top on the third floor 3 flights of stairs to climb). General decoration was in need of updating. With all said and done, if you are looking for a good value for money 2 star hotel in Nice, I don't think you will find any better.Enjoy if you go.

9.6

A simple but very good and well located hotel. I highly recommend it.

9.4

accueil,propreté,equipement et taille de la chambre parfaits. seule l'absence d'ascenseur est regrettable.

7.2

This was a good choice for an inexpensive place to stay in Nice. The staff were very helpful. The location was an easy walk from the train station and also an easy walk from the beach. A good budget hotel.

8.3

I stayed for 5 days and very much enjoyed my stay in this lovely little hotel - clean, friendly, comfortable and a good location only 10 mins from the seafront.

8.7

Easily accessible, very clean, rooms are not very spacious, but in excellent location for city tour (if you don´t use car). Very good quality for such a money

6.6

Hotel near the center, clean, we have good suggestion about restaurants, the TV did not work even if I told it to the owner.I paid local taxes (1€ for person) not included on booking.

8.2

the manager was very helpful and available.

9.9

We chose Star Hotel because it provided the lowest price but got the highest rating on Venere. We're so glad that we chose it. 10-15 minutes to the station and another 15 minutes through the main street to the beach by walk. There are two supermarkets and one shopping mall in 1-minute walking distance. Given the conveience, the surrounding of the hotel is very quiet. The hotel is clean, neat, comfortable and lovely decorated. We slept quite well every night. All the staffs we met were so nice. Whatever question or help we asked for, they tried everything to answer or solve. They were even more patient than we were. I'd say it's much better than the 'professional' friendliness in the big hotel. This was a wonderful stay. I'll definitely stay at the same place if I have a chance to visit Nice again.

8.4

Very good compromise price quality . Very friendly service , and helpful .

9.0

Star Hotel was in an excellent location and Alberto was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant recommendation was great (L'ovale). Although a 2 star hotel the rooms were well maintained. We would stay here again.

7.3

Entertaining welcome from vivacious chap - very welcoming though. Walking distance to everywhere important: bus, train, old town, beach, shops.

7.6

We have been on our vacation in Nice, France. Overall, the room was clean and relatively spacious compared to other we have seen in Paris, for example. There was a big grocery store 5 min away from the hotel. Among the negative experience there are some, such as absence of an elevator in 4 store building, the room faced on noicy side of the street (asked for quiet room location).

8.6

Quaint, quite, and colorful little hotel in nice area just off main street. Several nice restaurants & bars very close. Pleasant 10 minute walk down main street “Medecin” to get to hotel. Clean room, but small. Nice window view to little local street. Good AC. Nice bathroom, with shower/tub & amenities & 115V US socket. No free breakfast (eu$6), but it looked okay with several breads, jams, some cereal, coffees & teas. There is also a large Monoprix supermarket with a bakery, fresh meals, and more just 1 block away. Free wi-fi internet worked pretty well. Friendly & helpful & very funny attendants. No lift, so request low floor if necessary. The hotel is being renovated, so soon there will be in-room safes and other improvements.

6.5

It was a nice hotel in a good location to walk to some of the popular areas. Close to train station which was important for me as a solo train traveler. The staff was friendly but did not offer extra help even when asked. The room was small as I expected, but clean. I might stay here again if traveling alone, but would first search for another hotel with more to offer.

9.9

very central location,easy access to old Nice and tram,room very clean and attractive,and a good value breakfast. Phillipe,the owner-manager,was extremely helpful and friendly with lots of good advice on everything! PS don't miss Cimiez,the ancient Roman site north of the city(bus 22)

6.4

Breakfast is not included and is rather poor. Our room was very small with pretty old furnishing (nothing like the triple room on the picture). It is a 2 star hotel, don't expect more. Ok for an overnight stay.

9.9

Employee are friendly, and the service is good. The outside of the room is not so clean, but the room is clean.The breakfast is good. croissant and jam are nice. Its location is very convinient. You can walk to many sight-seeing spots. The station of tram is very close to the hotel.

7.1

The Star had a great location. It was a block and a half off a main drag with lots of access to public transportation. There was also a grocery store and a mall a block away. On the downside, they have no lift so if you have heavy bags...good luck. It would be wonderful to sleep with the windows open but the streets are so noisy you need to keep them shut. So summer might be a problem. We went in September and it got a little warm but not too bad. We tried the a/c but it didn't work.

5.9

hotel is in excellent position close to train staton. you get what you pay for ,we were made to feel beholding to alfredo the receptionist!who sometimes has an attitude problem.He should realise that he is providing a service to which we are paying for,not the other way round!the rooms were clean enough but not sound proofed as was advertised.

10

From way up north we went to Nice to go to the Madonna concert.They offered us to borrow bathing towels etc, to bring with us to the beach.We have been on many hotels, but never received such good service as we did here. It was sad to leave.

9.4

Star Hotel is family or privately owned and we found the customer focus and responsiveness of the owners/management to be superb. In addition, the Hotel offers a computer in the lobby with online access at no charge. Finally, the European breadfast service and menu are excellent. We highly recommend Star Hotel.

9.9

In general, a very good deal. Nice quiet location, but only two blocks from the main street and the grocery store. Only 15 to 20 minutes walking from the Old Nice City and the beach, through a safe, nice street and a main throroughfair with plenty of oportunities for window shopping and people watching.

3.6

The hotel was not as easy to find as expected. The people were not very helpful and certainly got upset if you needed assistance with televisions etc. first night there the air conditioning went off and so did the electricity. the following night the electricity kept going off. The noise from the street ie motorbikes up and down and the garbage truck made it difficult to sleep well. Probably great for young backpackers who only want the basics.

9.2

Excellent place, with free WiFi. Rooms is quite cramped but comfortable. Air-conditioning is provided as well. Breakfast a little pricy and not really that worth it. The dining room is very small and the service is rather slow (because there is only 1 person handling the whole room). Beach towels, mats, and umbrellas offered Free of Charge which is very very good!!

6.6

Friendly staff, nice and clean rooms and it was worth the price.

9.8

Excellent value hotel just off the main street and within luggage-struggling distance of the railway station and Rue Jean Medicin [the main tram route]. Also within easy walking distance of the main shops, the old town and, of course, the beach. Not too far from the bus station either. Rooms are clean and of modest size, with good en-suite, and the air con works well. All ok for the price and their use, after all you don't live there, it's just a place to sleep off the efforts of the day. Breakfast was good, continental style. Staff always very helpful and obliging, and multi-ligual : the perfect hosts, in fact. They will lend beach umbrellas etc - who else would do that ? Highly recommended. Whilst you are in Nice, use the public transport - it is so cheap, and also very comfortable: 1 euro per trip, whether one or twenty stops. We went to Grasse for 2 euros , there and back, and that's a 75 minute trip each way!

9.8

Excellent central hotel. Helpful staff with good advice on things to see. Good breakfast. Good extras such as beach mats, towels, parasols etc.

9.1

We are a couple who went to Nice to relax and to have some romantic days in the city. The hotel was perfect size, the staff was very friendly and had alot of information and recomendations about what to do/see and how to do it. The location was only a block away from a big shopping centre in the main shopping street. Only 10 minutes walk from the old city, or two stops on the "tram". No up or down hills, all flat terrain from the hotell to the beach. Would absolutely recommend the hotel, and will probably go back there again some day :-)

8.9

Excellent service. Very enjoyable stay in Nice helped greatly by the enthusiasm of Phillipe especially. I highly recommend anyone visiting Nice to stay here. Great value and very convenient location.

8.8

We have been fully satisfied with rooms and service provided,hotel is quiet tiny, but if you are looking for a base,where you can come in the evening, take a shower and right after nice dinner in the town, it is a place to stay. Reception is excellent, helpful, providing all info related to town, restaurants,thank you Philippe

7.5

We flew into Nice from Paris Orly and took the shuttle bus to a stop not far from Hotel Star. We later learned that we could have easily got off the bus at the train station and walked to the hotel, but the stop we exited on was even closer to the hotel (so we saved our feet and ourselves from the heat!). Nice was absolutely beautiful. The weather was fantastic and we once again found ourselves steps away from a Monoprix (grocery store). When we arrived at the Hotel Phillipe greeted us. He was quite a hilarious guy and proved to be full of energy no matter what time of day we saw him. The hotel was small, but still roomy. Free Internet is provided and it seemed there were quite a few international travelers that had returned to the hotel for another visit. This was our first time in Nice and at Hotel Star. We likely would return, but ensure we had a room that did NOT overlook the road. This was one of the most noisy hotels we stayed at during our three week trip throughout France and the Czech Republic. It seemed there was activity on the street every night. My wife and I found ourselves stuck awake late at night and awoken early in the morning. That was the ONLY thing wrong with the hotel. It was minutes away from the beach/boardwalk and close to everything.

9.5

The hotel staff was extremely helpful and gave us useful advice on local sights, restaurants, beaches etc. The hotel has umbrellas and towels to be borrowed for beach trips. Excellent service!

8.9

Great staff, very helpful, carpets on the wall in the room was a bit funny but obviously didnt effect the holiday. Would go back again if i was staying in Nice.

6.1

The location is fine. If you prefer a quiet room, ask for one to the back. The owner is very nice, the other employee was unfriendly and forgot to give us the code to enter the hotel at night.

9.5

I have booked hotel via Venere for more than 6 times and this is the most satisfied one. It is a very very clean though not very big room. Everything is well organised. I like the home feeling. The 6 Euro breakfast is nice. The young man runs the hotel is with professional sense of service and have good sense of humor.

9.1

The Star was a pleasant surprise for a budget hotel! The location worked very well and there were many necessities close by (such as Monoprix!) Philippe and Alfredo treat their customers like royalty! I would definitely stay there again!

9.4

Wonderful property to stay at. I strongly recommend it to others. Although it is a small property, people are very curteous ( Speacially Alfredo at the front desk)and it is a very good value for money at Nice.

8.0

Had a great stay here. Pretty good value for the room. The room was tidy and well appointed, not overly large but big enough. The staff on reception are superb, especially if you appreciate a little humour. I would also recommend the breakfast there. 6 euro and plenty to eat, plus just being able to sit around listening to the staff's banter and laid-back jazz/lounge music that is playing.

8.1

Staff was terrific, very accommodating, friendly and responsive. Rooms were small, but very clean and the location was terrific - 2 blocks off the main shopping street, and tons of restaurants and shopping within easy walking distance. Also walking distance to beach and old town.

9.1

The owner was extremely friendly and helpful offering advice as to where to visit and what to see. Also very helpful with arranging a taxi when needed.

8.6

It was a very nice hotel that is owner run. The staff was very friendly and as non-french speakers, it was very comfortable. The breakfast was a good value and it was near to all that we wanted to do and see (5 min walk to old town). In all I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone as a great budget hotel.

6.0

The hotel is conveniently located with a walkable distance to the Promenade Des Anglais. Rooms are generally fine although pretty small. Having to carry luggages up to the third floor of the hotel was a real tough job.

9.2

Hotel is perfectly located-one minute walk to Av.Jean Medecine wich is the main street which leads you to Railway station in one way and to Old city, Promenade and Bus station in the other way. Everything is in walking distance of about 10-15min, and you walk in busy and safe area even at night. Staff is more than great. I was there for 5 nights, first time in Riviera so my aim was to be OUT of the room - visiting Nice and suroundings. I didn't look for any luxury hotel and my staying in Star hotel was perfect.

8.9

The location couldn't be better! It's conveniently located between the major train and bus hubs and all the tourist attractions. There seems to be no sound proofing though. However, for the price you can't beat this well-kept place with friendly staff. I'd try to ask for a room on the inside next time -- the street side is noisy.

9.8

We came from Houston Texas and had the best time at Star Hotel. Alfredo and Phillipe made us feel like family. The breakfast was delicious and the rooms were clean and comfortable. It even had wash cloths in the bathrooms- not common in Europe I guess. We would go back to Nice just to visit that hotel. A fabulous experience.

9.6

Philipe the owner speaks very good English and couldn't have been more helpful. He and his partner made our stay a very positive experience. The breakfast was excellent and the room cheerfully painted in bright primary colors. We were able to get free internet access for our computer which was a plus. The convenience to transportation, shopping and restaurants was great.

7.9

I was very happy with this hotel. The staff were very welcoming. There was a computer in the lobby with free internet service which was nice. The rooms were small, but not uncomfortably so. Typical European hotel. We were traveling around France, so all we were really looking for was a clean, secure, comfortable hotel to stay in and this definitely met that. The price was good and staff were extremely helpful. Highly recommend and I would definitely stay there again.

9.2

Very friendly, helpful staff. Always gave advice when we asked questions re getting around, places to eat, transportation

9.7

Si vous voulez un Hôtel sympa calme parfaitement situé alors n'hésitez pas allez au STAR HOTAL. Vous passerez un excellent séjour. Vous ne trouverez pas un "patron" aussi compétent et sympathique pour vous apporter toutes les informations pratiques et tourustiques afin que votre séjour se passe au mieux

8.5

Although this is just a two star hotel, the excellent service of the staff could make it a three star hotel. The staff was very friendly and offered multiple time every service they could provide. The rooms were clean but rather noisy. As 'just a hotel' this isn't a very special hotel but the kindness of the staff is heartwarming and when we visit Nice again, we will definitely choose this hotel again. And the free internet pc is also a nice feature. :-)

8.2

The guy on the front desk was really friendly and offered lots of tourist information without even being asked! The hotel is 10 minutes walk to the beach and Old Nice, and just off the main shopping street. A little noisy but a handy location.

8.4

Hotel is located in excellent place if you want to be in the walking distance from all the major tourist objects. The staff was very friendly and had recomended us very good restaurant(L'Ovale). We also got maps and a lot of information. The room was small and the breakfast simple but what could one expect for such a small price? The only inconvenience was the extreme noise at the night time, due to the visitors of plenty of restaurants, surrounding hotel, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. But in general, this doesn't matter. If I'll be in Nice again I'll chose this hotel.

8.5

Good location. Friendly staff.

9.2

Our three-night stay in the Star Hotel was a truly pleasant experience. The Hotel is ideally located between the main train station and the old town of Nice - both within 10 min walking distance. There is a choice of restaurants right next to the hotel. Our room was clean, spacious, and despite having two windows facing the street, very quiet. The bed was king-sized, and the bathroom had a tub. We had free access to the internet, were able to browse a whole library of travel literature of the region, and enjoyed a very nice breakfast for a reasonable price of 6 Euros per person. Staff was very friendly and always prepared to help. We would definitely stay again!

9.4

see you soon in nice. mille grazie :-)

8.0

We stayed in this hotel for 6 nights and we would definitely come back here. The welcome was great and the recommended restaurants very nice. The room was on the third floor so that kept us 'on our feet' but we were rewarded with a corner room with everything in it we needed: excellent lights over the bed, good beds, hangers in the wardrobe, a table and two chairs (no light over those), television, good heating system, windows that when shut kept the noise out, a good size bathroom with everything we needed and an excellent shower and .... everything very clean. The hotel is positioned not far from Avenu Jean Medecin and was surrounded with excellent bars and restaurants.

9.1

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Hotel Star in November 2007. The two men at the front desk were so cheerful and helpful and welcoming. They allowed us to park directly in front of the hotel, and we had a large corner room on the 1st floor above the street. Originally we thought noise would be a problem, but the windows were thick glass and we also closed the shutters. Breakfast is not anything special, and they charge 6 euros each... instead go to the Monoprix just up the street and get your own croissants! The Promenade d'Anglais is about a 20 minute walk, as is the train station. We took an easy day trip to Monaco, it was fun! :)

6.9

Good basic accommodation in very good location 10 mins from beach, old Nice, bus and train stations. Decent breakfast for the price. Rooms at front suffer from street noise and, as the air conditioning goes off after 30 September, you have to choose between noise and fresh air!

9.4

Staff are very warm and welcoming and the service is excellent. Staff shared lots of useful information on what to see in the area and how to get around, places to eat, etc. We had a very enjoyable stay here. The hotel location is quite convenient, about 10 minutes walk from the train station and easy walking distance to the bus terminal if you want to travel to other areas. There are also some nice restaurants along the same street and a supermarket nearby.

8.4

Will definitely go back to this hotel if I go back to nice/monte carlo

9.7

We had a great time - all the advice the staff gave on where to eat and what to see was spot on - it's really well located and I thought lending beach towels and umbrellas was a great touch. Very friendly - we will definitely go back

8.0

When we arrived there was a black hair on the bed, and the sheet looked like it's been slept on. We were assured that it hadn't, however we still felt uneasy about it and asked for a new sheet. This wasnt a problem and they gave us a new sheet to change. Overall, very good value for money and excellent location. Buses are v. cheap - you can go anywhere for Eur 1.50. Recommend a trip to Monaco and Antibes.

9.0

The Hotel Star was definitely not plush but what it lacked in looks it made up for in comfort and convenience. However, the most overriding plus was the service, it was absolutely superb. We have stayed in loads of 4 and 5 star hotels and we have never had so much helpful unbelievable service. We had numerous fantastic recommendations for where to eat, what to see and how to get there. I cannot recommend that enough and if the street is a little noisy, well you can always close the doors and put the aircon on!

8.4

The hotel is great value for money. Its close to everything: shops, train, bus, supermarket. A short nice walk to the beach. The hotel staff are helpful. If your looking for budget accomodation with no frills this is the place. The only thing is you might want to take some earplugs if you have trouble sleeping with street noise. The offer free wireless internet.

8.5

Very nice hotel only 10min walking distance to TGV station and 10min to the old town and the buses. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly, spoke very good English. The location is good, lots of noise outside from the mopeds, but the windows are very thick and there is AC in the room.

8.3

The hotel is about 5-10 min walk from the train station. About 10 mins from beach and 10 min walk to old town. The old town has most of the night life. There are a number of cafes and resturants on the same street as the hotel. Hotel is basic, very clean, with very helpful and friendly staff. No problem taking bags up stairs, booking taxis, and providing maps and lots of free advice. First time we stayed room small but had balcony, second time much bigger room and balcony. Would stay again.

7.4

Single room was very small but quiet & comfortable. Wifi worked in the room - just! Signal is a bit erratic on 2nd floor. Front desk staff extremely friendly and helpful.

6.5

The hotel is quite far away from the train station. It needs about 13-walk. In terms of quoted price, the hotel is not matched with the facilites of two-star hotel. There is no lift service and with small reception lobby. However, it provides free WIFI internet service and is a quiet room, near the main street and supermarket. Quite convenient.

8.4

We booked for 2 nights and stayed 7 we found the staff very helpful the position of the hotel is very good 10 mins walk from the bus and railway stations a bit noisy with the windows open We would stay again. very good value for money.

7.8

The hotel was nice and most of all was very near to the city centre and the beach. The personal wa very very nice, they helped having some information about parking and public transport.I would suggest this hotel, it is worth the choice!!

7.8

The room was small but very lovely, unfurtunetly a little bit loud because of the street and construction works. But there is a possibility to close the door and to switch on the air condition. The staff is very friendly, the host is very helpful, speaks english!!

8.8

Good location, clean room with great A/C, comfy bed, and AMAZING staff!! Ask them anything and they'll give you excellent advice, and they speak very fluent English. They really made our stay in Nice easy and enjoyable.

7.4

My first time to NICE. The hotel owners/staff were friendly and affable. They maintain good safety of the hotel by installing a security lock at the entrance. Mats and towels were also offered to guest who wants to go down to the beach (free).Room was clean, bathtub was sweet...it was a lovely hotel.

9.6

I would def. recommend this hotel to others staying in Nice. The location was great; 5 minutes from the train and about 10 from the beach. Also, there were quite a few good restaurants on the same street. The staff was so friendly and helpful, plus they provided us with beach towels and mats to use. The room decorations were a bit dated, but it was clean and so was the bathroom. Both were a bit small, but then again I was also in a triple with 2 of my friends. Overall, this hotel is a great value for the price!