Luxury Hotels in Nice
7 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Our picks
Best overall1.Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel€€€€Google4.7· 1,397 reviewsBooking9.5· 120 reviews
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Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel
Nice, France
Best overallSet on 7 hectares of Mediterranean gardens, at the tip of captivating Cap-Ferrat, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat is awarded the status of a luxury Palace hotel and offers a 33 metres-long sea-water heated… Read more
Why this position
Leads the ranking on Google's rating (4.7 to 4.6), where the Booking score sits slightly lower (9.5 to 9.6).
A Famous and charming accomodation on the Riviera, La Réserve de Beaulieu welcomes you for a stay mixing luxury and intimacy, in a unique natural surrounding… Read more
Why this position
Highest guest score of the 7 hotels we rank here — 9.6 from 139 reviews. Guests on Booking rate it above #1 (9.6 to 9.5), but #1 leads on Google (4.7 to 4.6), which the ranking weighs equally.
This hotel is a converted chateau in the medieval and pedestrian village of Eze. It offers rooms with a view of the Mediterranean Sea and a gastronomic restaurant… Read more
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #2 (176 to 139), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.6).
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Hotel Le Negresco, overlooks the beach and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Free Wifi access is provided and there is an on-site fitness centre… Read more
Why this position
The largest body of guest feedback on this page: 1,401 reviews, averaging 9.2. Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (1,401 to 176), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.4).
Maison Albar - Le Victoria in Nice offers a beachfront setting with stunning sea views. Plage du Centenaire is a 2-minute walk away, while Avenue Jean Medecin lies 1.2 km from the hotel… Read more
Why this position
The same guest score as #4 (9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (631 to 1,401).
Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nice
Nice, France
BeachHôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Nice, offers luxurious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room features a balcony with garden or inner courtyard… Read more
Why this position
Sits behind #5 on both the score (9.1 to 9.2) and the sample it rests on (367 to 631 reviews).
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the World
Nice, France
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel in Nice offers a central setting with stunning views. Plage du Centenaire is a 3-minute walk away, while Nice-Ville Train Station lies 14 minutes on foot. Castle Hill of Nice… Read more
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #6 (954 to 367), at a slightly lower score (8.7 to 9.1).
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Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 10 October 2026
Ranking updated 2 September 2026
7 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel | 5★ | Google4.7· 1,397 reviews Booking9.5· 120 reviews | Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze | Best overall |
| 2 | La Réserve de Beaulieu | 5★ | Google4.6· 601 reviews Booking9.6· 139 reviews | Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze | Spa & wellness |
| 3 | Chateau Eza | 5★ | Google4.6· 1,662 reviews Booking9.4· 176 reviews | Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze | Design |
| 4 | Hotel Le Negresco | 5★ | Google4.6· 6,726 reviews Booking9.2· 1,401 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | Dining |
| 5 | Maison Albar - Le Victoria | 5★ | Google4.6· 427 reviews Booking9.2· 631 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | Views |
| 6 | Hôtel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nice | 5★ | Google4.4· 648 reviews Booking9.1· 367 reviews | Vieux Nice | Beach |
| 7 | Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the World | 5★ | Google4.6· 1,374 reviews Booking8.7· 954 reviews | Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais | — |
How we ranked these hotels
8 hotels looked at for this destination: 7 ranked above, 1 more we recommend.
The Google and Booking ratings for these hotels are based on a combined 18,083 reviews reported by the sources. This is not the number of review texts Tripplo has analysed.
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
Read our methodologyWhere to stay in Nice?
Areas drawn from our hotels' addresses — updated as the selection changes.
Carré d'Or & Promenade des Anglais
Best for Seafront and shoppingThis iconic seafront sweep and its adjacent upscale grid represent Nice's Belle Époque history and modern retail. It is highly walkable, offering direct beach access and proximity to the city's main dining spots.
Vieux Nice
Best for History and atmosphereA historic maze of narrow Italianate streets and bustling morning markets set beneath Castle Hill. The area offers immediate access to traditional bistros, quiet chapels, and the sea.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu & Èze
Best for Secluded luxury and viewsLocated just east of Nice proper, these exclusive coastal peninsulas and clifftop medieval villages offer quiet estate living and dramatic panoramas. Staying here requires a car or taxi to reach central Nice attractions.
Areas to consider
Visitors should note that clifftop hotels in medieval Èze require climbing steep, cobbled pathways that are unsuitable for those with limited mobility, while the area around the central train station can feel congested at night.
More hotels we recommend in Nice
These pass the same checks as the ranked list, but sit outside our top selection for this destination. Several of them lead our all-inclusive and adults-only guides.
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Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Nice — in numbers
Most common facilities
- Free WiFi (8 of 8)
- Parking (7 of 8)
- Bar (6 of 8)
- Family rooms (6 of 8)
- Pool (6 of 8)
- Spa & wellness (6 of 8)
What these hotels do best
- Dining (5 of 8)
- Views (4 of 8)
- Location (4 of 8)
- Pools (4 of 8)
How we chose these hotels
At our latest review (August 2026) the properties listed above were measured against the same standard: sustained guest scores on both Booking.com and Google — weighted by how many reviews sit behind them — five-star class or an equivalent premium level, a genuinely first-rate location, and facilities that set the hotel apart.
As a guideline we look for around 8.5 or higher on Booking.com, but no single number decides on its own — when the sources disagree, the broader evidence wins. Guest scores on this page update continuously, and the selection is re-reviewed at regular intervals. The full standard is described in how we choose hotels.
