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Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Place Massena

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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19 Avenue Durante, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 6000
  • Place, Avenue Jean Medecin
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Massena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Promenade des Anglais
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Garden View

Superior Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Triple Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa Otero by Happyculture

Nice City Centre
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
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  • Games room
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Nice

At Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais. Highlights at this hotel include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Nice City Centre hotel include Allianz Riviera and Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

What's nearby

  • Avenue Jean Medecin - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nice Étoile Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Massena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hôtel Negresco - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nice City Station - 2 min walk
  • Thiers Tramway Station - 5 min walk
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Tacos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Geran Restaurant de l'ile Maurice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nha Que - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Place Massena
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture.

This 4-star Nice hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1898
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offers 42 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nice hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1898
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 January 2026 to 6 February 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 10 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.48 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 17 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 30 June and close on 06 September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Excelsior Châteaux
Hôtel Excelsior Châteaux & Hôtels
Hôtel Nice Excelsior Châteaux & Hôtels Collection
Nice Excelsior Châteaux Collection
Hôtel Nice Excelsior
Hôtel Nice Excelsior Châteaux Hôtels Collection
Nice Excelsior
Excelsior Hotel Nice

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$141.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Yep, Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is a short 15-minute walk from Blue Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming. You can also find boat tours.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have a pool?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June 30 to September 06).

What makes Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests highly rate the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Room was clean. And breakfast was delicious. It’s a quiet, quant area. About a 8 minute walk to the tram and the train was 3 minute walk. Tram could take you to Old Nice in minutes. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Soumyanshu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place in safe neighborhood. The staff is friendly and attentive. Property needs a little touch up /remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Exie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time to Nice with my daughter ...so needed to find a good Hotel.Luckily we chose the Hotel Excelsior! The Hotel is so convenient minutes from the train and walkable to the the city and beach.The Hotel has a good Breakfast Buffet and great rooms with Great AC!But what makes this Hotel 5 star is its Amazing staff!No one walks past you without a Bon Jour and a smile.The manager Dragau is there to help you with anything you may need The front desk staff...Emammela,Angel,Alexandra & Emma are absolutely Awesome. And Sahar will greet you with the biggest smile in the morning and take care of you while having your breakfast. The whole staff made our stay 5 star all the way!This Hotel is a perfect place to stay on your trip to Nice!We will be staying here again when in Nice .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent as well as the breakfast! Gutted we didn’t get a chance to use the pool area especially as the new garden furniture had just arrived! Good excuse to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and hospitality. Everyone was very kind and the breakfast was great. Overall a good stay and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kayoko, Astoria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a 4 star hotel. It was the worst room. I strongly do not recommend especially if you are planning to stay in a group of 3. Many of the staff are very nice and the front building exterior is very cute. The building we were guided to was an old two-storey building behind the front building and the pool. It's a terrible room with a small, mildewy smell and dusty look. There are always people by the pool, so you can't open the windows or curtains.There is absolutely zero privacy. The room is very compact that there is no space to open your luggage. I moved the annoying closet in the middle of the room and found a lot of dust and insects. The air conditioner smells mildew, and my throat hurts the moment I enter the room, and since we cannot open the window, the air makes us difficult to breathe. I asked the front desk to change rooms, but on the first day they told us that the room was full, and on the second day they said they need to clean the room and can’t change it. Even after saying this, they didn't refund so we checked out for our well being. It's not a space for humans to stay. The WiFi is very slow (0.4mbps) a frustrating online experience. The old two-storey house and the front building is disproportionate for the same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tim and Nhora great memories

Just a few minute walk from the bullet train station nice Ville. Fast check in even at 2030 hours. Room was good size, plenty of room. One negative, the room does not have storage for your personal items. A desk is provided but we used it for our snacks, a small frig is available. It’s only a short 10 minute walk to the beach area, you will pass plenty of restaurants along the way. Breakfast was good selection of meats, cheese, fruits, cereal. I would stay again. A thank you to the manager for all his time and information.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is advertised as a 4-star property, but in reality, it feels closer to 2.5–3 stars at best. The bathroom has visible mold, the bathtub is dirty and scratched, the furniture is worn and damaged, and there is a strong, unpleasant odor coming from the bathroom. Additionally, there is dirt under the bed, which shows a lack of proper cleaning. Charging over $300 per night for these conditions is unacceptable. I will be requesting a refund immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salahuddin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harsha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible front desk staff, raised issues multiple times regarding not having AC during a heatwave and was told by 3 different people that an “electrician” was coming to help. Initially offered another room however they said hotel was booked when asked - was forced to stay an additional night given the late hour of notification until we checked into another hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, nice garden with lounge pool. Excellent for walking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the train station and still walkable to other areas like the old town. Beds were very comfortable and loved that my room had a little balcony. Staff were very friendly and breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! We stayed there for one night after our train ride from Paris to Nice Ville. Super walkable from the Nice Ville train station and a very lovely staff. Definitely would recommend, our bathroom was a little small but totally doable for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darrel

I had a good experience but my bedroom door was not secure at night which did not allow me to sleep well. The receptionist was helpful but ultimately it was a problem to be solved by an engineer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, size of room, location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cockroaches

The room had cockroaches. The bathroom was very uncomfortable. When you showered, the bathroom floor got flooded. I asked to be changed to another room, the front desk wanted me to leave my luggage with them and leave us without a room for 6 hs to change my room so that he could change us to the same room we paid for. He should have easily given us an upgrade after the cockroaches incident. The new room was not properly clean. There was so much dust below the bed. The beds were 2 singles out together. I won’t be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend.

Great hotel. Everyone was nice-Concierge, Dining Room & cleaning. 2 minute walk to train station to visit the entire Riviera. Shops and restaurants & attractions all within walking distance in Nice. Smaller, clean and eco-friendly hotel. Breakfast was the same every day but varied options. Thanks for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Staff was fantastic to deal with. Unfortunately the garden area in the back was under some renovations so we couldn’t partake in that space but the hotel itself was gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, very welcoming staff, very nice French-style breakfast, close to the rail station and nice restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025