We chose this hotel because of the reviews. Good size room. Really helpful staff. Very clean. Great extras - inc. the best slippers ever. Bar stylish and cosy for a big hotel. We ate in the restaurant - food was just ok but everything else was good. But we are super fussy about food. We will certainly come back as it was very good value.

We used to be regulars at Negresco, until the place started to fall apart and nobody seemed to care about. People say that Palais lacks personality, being like any corporate american hotel, with lots of conventions. I agree. But, except for that, everything works well here. The place is absolutely clean and well kept, service personel (front desk, concierge, waiting staff, housekeeping and chambermaids) is kind, corteous and efficient at all times. There are some complaints against the colunms that obstruct the sea view, but they are part of the original facade, a national landmark.
Altough being in a busy avenue, you won't hear a sound in the night, not to mention the eletric black-outs.
Ask for a room whose number ends 17 ("execytive sea view"). They are not suites, but are large enough, in the very center of the building, with fantastic views.
Weather permmiting, try a light lunch in your balcony. It is a must!

The staff of this hotel were very friendly and helpful and the hotel itself was very comfortable. The location is excellent - easy walking distance to train, shops and old town. Being right on the waterfront, it was perfect for an early morning walk. The hotel was nicely renovated but the casino looked like we had just stepped back into 1970 - it could certainly do with a spruce up. I guess it is not actually owned by the hotel group.

Very central to the old city and beach promenade is right out the front. Clean professional helpful and friendly staff.