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Choose Anantara Plaza Nice for a Riviera city stay centered on Old Town walks and shopping rather than a secluded resort escape.

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Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel

Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel sits in one of the most useful positions in Nice, between the gardens of Albert 1er, Place Massena, the Old Town, luxury shopping, and the Promenade des Anglais. The hotel is close to the sea without being only a beach hotel. That gives it a strong city-and-riviera balance, which is exactly what many travelers want from Nice.

The building itself adds weight to the stay. It dates back to 1848 and has a Belle Epoque presence that fits the history of the Cote d'Azur as a winter resort destination. The interiors are contemporary. That combination is important. Nice has several hotels with history, but not all of them feel fresh. Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel uses its heritage as a frame, then adds modern rooms, a rooftop restaurant, spa, fitness, and beach access through Ruhl Plage.

This is a strong base for travelers who want to walk. Guests can reach the Old Town, Cours Saleya, Place Massena, the Promenade des Anglais, luxury boutiques, museums, and the seafront with ease. Nice airport is also close enough for short stays and weekend breaks. The hotel works well for couples, city-focused guests, Riviera explorers, and travelers who prefer a central luxury hotel over a resort outside town.

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Rooms

  • 151 151

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel

Deluxe Single Room
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Deluxe Single Room

215 sqft
From 384 USD

A desk beside the window provides a place to write, with a padded chair, table lamp and built-in wooden shelving close by. Black-and-white artwork hangs...

Grand Deluxe Room
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Grand Deluxe Room

291 sqft
From 473 USD

Wooden floors, panelled walls and pastel colours give this room its character. Framed black-and-white pictures hang beside the bed. A padded chair sits near the...

Grand Premium Garden View Balcony Room
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Grand Premium Garden View Balcony Room

377 sqft
From 485 USD

The balcony looks towards the palms and green lawns of Jardin Albert I. Tall glass doors draw that view into the bedroom, where an armchair...

Premium Garden View Balcony Room
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Premium Garden View Balcony Room

280 sqft
From 529 USD

Tall glass doors frame the palms of Jardin Albert I and lead onto a balcony with decorative iron railings. The garden lies across the avenue,...

Premium Sea View Balcony Room
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Premium Sea View Balcony Room

280 sqft
From 629 USD

The outlook layers the gardens across the avenue, the buildings of Nice and the Baie des Anges beyond. It can be enjoyed from the bed,...

Grand Premium Sea View Balcony Room
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Grand Premium Sea View Balcony Room

355 sqft
From 685 USD

Set on the third floor, this room looks over the park towards the Baie des Anges. Tall balcony doors stand beside an armchair and round...

Suite
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Suite

441 sqft
From 754 USD

An ergonomic desk and sofa furnish the separate living room. The bedroom is set apart from work and conversation, with grey wall panels, a padded...

Garden View Junior Suite
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Garden View Junior Suite

420 sqft
From 810 USD

A chaise longue at the foot of the bed creates a place to stretch out within the main room. An armchair and a small round...

Premium Panoramic Sea View Terrace Room
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Premium Panoramic Sea View Terrace Room

366 sqft
From 810 USD

On the fifth floor, full-height glass doors open onto a terrace above the park and the Baie des Anges. Its elevated position takes in the...

Panorama Sea View Terrace Junior Suite
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Panorama Sea View Terrace Junior Suite

527 sqft
From 998 USD

A glass balustrade keeps the outlook open from the terrace, where cushioned chairs and a low table face the park and the Baie des Anges....

Sea View Junior Suite
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Sea View Junior Suite

441 sqft
From 1’035 USD

Two tall sets of glass doors bring daylight into the sleeping and sitting areas. An armchair stands beside a round table near one window, with...

Sea View Balcony Suite
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Sea View Balcony Suite

517 sqft
From 1’054 USD

A separate living room gives the suite a clear division between time together and rest. The bedroom has a chaise longue at the foot of...

The hotel has 151 rooms and suites. Many offer views toward the Mediterranean, the gardens, or the city, while several categories include balconies or terraces. The rooms are designed with pastel tones, wood, marble, Mediterranean textures, and a polished contemporary style. The mood is lighter than a formal palace hotel, which suits Nice well.

Room choice matters because the views and outdoor space can change the stay. Deluxe and Premium rooms may work well for shorter visits. Higher-floor rooms, sea-view categories, suites, and terrace rooms give a stronger Cote d'Azur feeling. Guests who plan to spend real time at the hotel should look closely at the categories with balconies or sea views.

Suites are especially relevant for travelers who want space. Official materials describe suites with views of Albert 1er Garden, the Old Town, or the Mediterranean. They can include extra living or dining space, which is useful for longer stays or for guests who want a more residential base in the city. Families can also consider connecting rooms, while accessible rooms are available.

The best accommodation choice depends on the purpose of the trip. For a quick Nice break, a well-located room may be enough. For a romantic Riviera stay, a terrace or sea-view suite makes the hotel feel much more special.

The rooftop restaurant and bar are among the hotel's strongest selling points. SEEN by Olivier gives guests panoramic views over Nice, the Baie des Anges, the gardens, and the city. This is not a small detail. In a destination where light, sea, and skyline are central to the experience, a rooftop changes the value of the hotel.

The rooftop is useful at different times of day. It can work for lunch, sunset drinks, dinner, or a final nightcap after walking through the Old Town. It gives the stay a sense of height and occasion. Guests who are comparing central Nice hotels should see this as a major advantage.

The dining offer also reflects the way travelers use Nice. Some evenings will be spent outside the hotel, in the Old Town, along the seafront, or in nearby villages. Other evenings should be easy. A strong rooftop lets guests stay in without feeling they have missed the destination. That is the ideal balance for a city hotel on the Riviera.

The best version of Anantara Plaza Nice is not only about sleeping close to the Promenade. It is about returning to a refined, open-air setting that still feels connected to the city below.

Anantara Spa and the fitness facilities add another layer to the stay. Nice is a walking city, and Riviera days can be long. Guests may spend the morning in the Old Town, the afternoon by the sea, and the evening on the rooftop. A spa treatment or gym session gives the trip more balance.

The hotel also offers access to Ruhl Plage, a partner beach on the Promenade des Anglais. This is important because Anantara Plaza Nice is a central city hotel rather than a beachfront resort with its own sand directly below. The beach partnership gives guests an easier way to enjoy the sea while keeping the hotel's best central position.

That distinction should be clear. Guests should not expect a secluded beach resort. They should book the hotel for a central Nice address, sea views from selected rooms, rooftop atmosphere, spa time, and walkable Riviera access. The beach element supports the stay, but the identity is urban Riviera luxury.

The fitness offer, spa, meeting spaces, and pet-friendly policy also make the hotel useful beyond romantic travel. It can work for business stays, short breaks, and longer Riviera itineraries.

The location is one of the hotel's most persuasive features. From the hotel, guests can walk to the Old Town, Cours Saleya market, Place Massena, the Promenade des Anglais, the seafront, luxury shopping, and cultural stops. Nice-Ville station is also practical for train journeys along the coast.

This opens the wider Riviera. Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Eze, Grasse, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence can all be part of the trip. Nice is one of the best bases for this kind of itinerary because it has a real city life, strong transport links, and a coastline that rewards slow exploration.

Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is especially useful for travelers who do not want to rent a car for every day. The city is walkable, the tram is useful, and trains can handle many coastal trips. Guests who want a more private day can still arrange drivers or guided experiences.

The hotel sits in the middle of that flexibility. It gives guests a luxury base without isolating them from Nice.

Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is best for travelers who want a luxury Nice hotel with Belle Epoque heritage, rooftop dining, spa facilities, partner beach access, and a walkable central location. It is a strong choice for couples, Riviera first-timers, culture-focused travelers, and guests planning day trips along the Cote d'Azur.

It is less suited to travelers who want a quiet resort outside town or a private beach directly attached to the hotel. Plaza Nice is urban, central, and social. That is part of its appeal. It places guests close to the sea, the Old Town, shopping, restaurants, and the Riviera rail network.

For travelers searching for a luxury hotel in Nice with rooftop views, Mediterranean style, Anantara Spa, Ruhl Plage access, modern rooms, and easy walks to Place Massena, the Promenade des Anglais, and Vieux Nice, Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is one of the city's most complete choices. It gives Nice both glamour and practical ease.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The Belle Époque facade and contemporary interiors give Anantara Plaza Nice a sense of Riviera history without sacrificing a modern hotel setting.

SEEN by Olivier brings Mediterranean cooking with Asian influences to the rooftop, pairing dinner and drinks with views across the Baie des Anges.

Anantara Spa's warm-pebble and herbal-pouch treatments echo Nice's beaches, adding a local sensory character to time spent unwinding at the hotel.

Location of ANANTARA PLAZA NICE HOTEL

12 Avenue de Verdun, 06000 Nice, France

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What to Know About Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel

Is Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel worth it?

Yes. Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is worth it for travelers who want a polished luxury hotel in central Nice, with 151 rooms and suites, sea-view options, rooftop dining, spa facilities, and strong walkability.

Where is Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel located?

Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel is in the heart of Nice, near Jardin Albert 1er, Place Massena, and the Promenade des Anglais. The location is practical for beach days and city walks.

How many rooms and suites does Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel have?

Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel has 151 rooms and suites. Many face the Mediterranean, Jardin Albert 1er, or the city, and several categories include a balcony or terrace.

What is the best room to book at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel?

For views, choose a sea-view room with balcony or a panoramic sea-view room with terrace. For more space, compare Junior Suites, sea-view suites, and the Baie des Anges Signature Suite.

Does Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel have sea-view rooms?

Yes. The hotel offers sea-view rooms and suites overlooking the Baie des Anges. Some of the strongest choices include private balconies or terraces, which add real value in Nice.

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