We enjoyed a very pleasant stay in Nice on business/relaxation for six nights at Le Grimaldi. While half of the hotel was closed for winter we had the run of the place. Our room on the sixth floor was large even by US standards and the bath was amazing and beautifully tiled with a very large shower stall in addition to double sinks and a tub. The toilet was in a separate room. Breakfast buffet was included as was wifi, a bottle of champagne on arrival and an excellent dinner for two at Luc Salsedo restaurant next door. Location is in the "new town" but only 10 minutes by foot to the beach and 15 minutes to the "old town". There were several very good and inexpensive restaurants nearby. Lastly the staff was very friendly and took good care of us! I would definitely return and also recommend to anyone going to Nice.

I read all the reviews before booking and had concerns. All the comments people made about drawbacks were true: the very small, caged elevator, no hotel parking lot, empty refrigerator (some mentioned a bottle of wine), rooms are very dated and bed was in need of replacement, and the staff is limited helping with recommendations for dinner and directions. I was most upset about my jacket missing from my room - I realized I forgot it as we were driving away for a tour. When I returned, it was not where I left it. My husband and I went through the room, emptied our suitcases then reported it the next day to the front desk as we were leaving. The gentleman on duty said he would look into it and call me. I never heard from him so I emailed. The response was that he checked with staff and it was not there.
I would definitely not stay at this hotel again. For the price we paid, it was not worth it. We often stay in four and sometimes five star hotels - this hotel is not a four star. If I had to do it over again, I would book much earlier and spend the extra money for a better place. On the plus side, the location is very good and the people staying there were friendly.

have stayed at le grimaldi twice now and love it. I last came in June 2011 for my 30th birthday and decided to upgrade to a suite. We had a balcony where we drank wine before going out for my birthday and two bathrooms so we could get ready at the same time.
The breakfast is good, but there can be some waiting in the morning for a table, although this wait isnt long. Overall I love this hotel, full of french charm, but I did notice a bit of decor update is required - our room had sun damage which took away a little bit from my memory of it.
The location is perfect for me, in the side streets so not much street noise yet close to the bustling city. We had a beach break package and so one day had sunbeds and a lunch on the beach. We were amazed by the quality of the food in the restaurant (and the wine was free!) and had a fantastic lunch

I would only stay hear if I came to Nice again, although I dont think the upgrade from the standard room was worth the extra.

The efficient, knowledgeable and friendly staff (with one or two exceptions), excellent location near the old town, the Promenade, and good restaurants, and the clean and comfortable rooms have made me and my family feel welcome on many occasions. Recommendations for restaurants and nearby attractions have been top notch.

On our last visit, however, we were invited at check-out to have our bill charged to our credit card in dollars. I declined, but the transaction was still somehow processed in dollars - at a rate that cost me about $90 more, because my credit card has a very favorable rate and no transaction fees. When I realized what had happened later that day I expected the hotel to promptly reverse the transaction or help me out. Unfortunately they initially rather unpleasantly said it was my fault and there was nothing they could do. After numerous phone calls with four different staff members and the owner, a return visit to the hotel, and submission of receipts and my credit card statement, the hotel said they would try to get Global Blue/ DCC Currency Choice to refund the difference in exchange rates. After three months, the hotel finally put me in touch with Global Blue in Bratislava who immediately offered to refund the difference, saying they had just learned about my problem from the hotel. I'll happily go back to the Grimaldi anyway, but want to warn travelers to check the rate before agreeing to pay in dollars - a practice that is becoming increasingly frequent in supermarkets and shops as well. Note that some credit cards will charge a foreign transaction fee even if you have paid overseas in dollars.