This hotel markets itself as both a hotel and hostel, but I would say the standard and atmosphere is very much that of a hostel. My partner and I stayed in a private room, which although inexpensive, didn't provide good value for money compared to other similarly priced hotels in which we stayed while on the trip.

The lack of air con is a real problem - even with the window open, it was stifling at night, and incredibly noise, mainly coming from the hotel itself. The bathroom wasn't very clean, especially the towels and everything smelled damp. It's an OK location, but it takes at least 20 minutes to walk to the old town, and the immediate area is pretty unpleasant.

We were told that breakfast was included in the rate - but the hotel's own signs at the front desk advertise breakfast as being optional and as we only had it one day, we felt that was a bit cheeky, as we would have rather not had it.

We really weren't expecting much as we knew the hotel was very cheap but we stayed in many places in the area in a similar price bracket and this was by far the worst. I really don't think it represents good value for money and we basically had 2 sleepless nights there, what with the noise, heat and lack of cleanliness.

I do not understand some travelers who put bad reviews. This hotel is cheap, charming (typical french old house), the staff is very friendly and room are quiet, clean, not old and simple. (it s not a honeymoon place lol)


It s a one star hotel, not a 3 or 4 stars, and it s a very good value in Nice. I use to go in this wonderful city several time, and the hotels I did before were not so good.
So, keep in mind this is a good place to stay without the slightest doubt.
(100 meters from the railway station)

The Hotel Belle Meunière is my favourite Hotel in Nice (www.bellemeuniere.com). I've stayed there many times. The rooms are cosy, not too many beds in one room, each room has a sink and the beds are comfortable too. The hotel is very central (21 avenue Durante) and the rooms are not expensive. Even at short notice, there's a room to find. Marie and Robert, the staff, are fantastic and you can have your breakfast in the garden area in the summer mornings. There's a place to leave your luggage on the day you check out. Most hostels in Nice, I've had trouble leaving a heavy bag whilst I enjoy the city. There's Internet connection as well. The building is so classical and charming; I want to see a ghost! It's the equivalent to the Chelsea Hotel in New York City. June 2010. Sebastian Jules

My wife and I stopped in Nice for 3 days on our European honeymoon tour. It was our first time in Nice and was ruined by this so-called hotel. The room was on the top floor and thus had diagonal beams which my wife banged her head on several time, the bed was like a hammock and smelt awful, there where no pillows, just a rolled up blanket, no air-con and the room was boiling hot, window was rotten and just about opened which let in the noise from outside. There was only one electrical socket in the room which was used by the fan so couldn't charge anything else. The guy next door was very dodgy and the smell when we walked passed his room was like he used his room as his toilet. The toilet and shower where seperate rooms, the shower was on the ground floor. We where both so disgusted with this place that we left after the first night and checked into the very clean and great Ibis next to the railway station. I would not recommend this place to anyone, disgusting place.