Villa La Tour

What a wonderful little gem in Nice. I really hate to stay at the large resorts or chain hotels, so I try to find little gems like this one. Villa la Tour is charming and is in the heart of Nice Vieux and within walking distance to the castle ruins on the hill, and the beach. The hotel itself used to be a convent. Now as a small hotel, it's ideal. The staff, including the owner, are extremely friendly and helpful. The owner sat down with us upon our early arrival and got a feel for what we wanted to do while in Nice. She gave us a map and some directions, and was very accommodating. The exterior of the hotel is just beautiful and is covered in vines, and there is a little seating area outside. The rooms are French "Shabby Chic" and were just adorable. Our room, a double located on the first floor, was white and blue etoile. The room was small but clean as was the bathroom. There is A/C, but no lift. I would definitely stay here again. Breakfast is available, but not included in the price. There is a bakery just a short walk away (take a left out of the hotel, and then a left at the first corner--black ratan furniture outside) that serves breakfast, including three breakfast pastries, a baguette, and coffee for 3.8 Euros.

We stayed for 3 nights at the Villa La Tour in the Old Town of Nice in Jan 2007. From the outside the hotel looked like a very pretty traditional building with tables and seating outside. When we went into the hotel the lady at the reception was very friendly and could speak english if its needed. She showed us where breakfast was served (room next to reception) between 7.30 - 10.30 am. She then showed us the entrance that we should use if we were coming back at night which was a little door next to the main door into the hotel and gave us the code to let ourselves in.
She then showed us to our room, up some narrow stairs, which had been painted with birds and flowers etc.
Our room was 208, a pretty room with padded walls covered in a flower print fabric (may sound odd but was very 'pretty'!!). It was two single beds pushed together which i guess was the only downside to the room. The room had plenty of hanging space, a little table and two chairs, hair dryer, tv and a safe depoist box.
On the table in the room they had left some information about things to do in and around Nice. Also on the table were two little bottles of water charged at 1 euro 20!!!

I think we would stay here again for a cheap break away and would recommend it if you are not looking for something posh!! It was good that from here you are straight into the old town, not far from the beach, close to plenty of cafes, places to eat and supermarkets. Also only a few minutes walk to the bus station so very handy if you want to travel to other towns or the airport.

For 3 nights we paid £100.

Directions: Set in the Old Town near to the bus station.