This place was wonderful. The staff is present and helpful 24/7.
True, it is not on the promenade or immediately accessable to the beach, but it's not that far, either (10 minute walk). The good thing about being slightly removed from the promenade is that the Agata is QUIET and is near modestly priced shops to buy bakery goods and water/soft drinks. An added bonus....the bus to Villefranche, Cap Ferrat, and Monaco stops right in front of the hotel. The same bus line in the opposite direction (the stop is right across the street) goes to the Gare Routiere (main bus stop) where you can pick up any bus you wish. People reading other reviews need to remember that Europe is not the US-- hotels don't have enormous rooms and baths bigger than you have at home. The Agata is clean and comfortable. It's probably not the best choice for seniors or families with kids who'll be walking (rather than riding in a stroller) since it is a bit of a walk from the main tourist area, but I thought it was great, and I would gladly stay there again.

Stink of stale urine in toilet & floor (though they did clean it for us when we asked). Bathroom very substandard. Shabby & cramped room, corridors & lifts. Wrong side of port from main centre & tourist area. Wouldn't recommend walking back after dark. No hotel restaurant & none nearby. Only for the desperate really.

Some of the reviews on here complain that the hotel is not in the centre of Nice. That's true, it's near the port, so if you want to stay in the centre of Nice do some research and book a hotel there. I was taking an early ferry to Corsica so booked this hotel for it's excellent location to the port. Also worth noting is that the port area is very pretty with lots of cafes, bars and restaurants. The hotel lobby and reception are clean and well kept with a good selection of tourist information leaflets and a vending machine for those late night snacks and drinks. The room was small with one double bed, a small balcony (side sea view), a television, and air-conditioning. The bathroom was also small with a bath, shower, bidet and basin but no shower curtain. The room was clean but a bit 'tired'. The hotel does serve breakfast but my ferry was leaving very early so I did not have time so cannot comment on this. The port is less than 10 minutes walk from the hotel and the centre of Nice is about a mile or two away. This hotel is fine if you need to be near the port or just want a base to explore the whole of the Nice area. The bus to Monaco stops a few yards from the hotel.

This hotel is listed as a block form the Sea, however the access is private with no entry. It is on the outskirts of Nice on the road leading out of the city, so lots of traffic. The rooms are typical for Europe, small & clean. A short walk down the hill and you find a few good restaurants. You need a taxi to go everwhere. The city center is not within walking distance. Also, interent services were advertised, but not available. Breakfast is not included and the cost is 9 euro per day. The staff is friendly and courteous. Not all of them speak English.