Ideally located in the heart of Nice and 900m from the beach, the Hotel Apollinaire – WH Distinctive is a recently renovated 4-star establishment. 95 rooms and suites as well as several pleasant facilities (patio, wellness area, gym…), are decorated in a contemporary and elegant style.
We were attracted by its facade with its typical Nice charm. The Hotel Apollinaire is ideal for visiting Nice and its nearby places of interest, but also for a professional stay. Meeting space and quality wifi are indeed offered.
In this article, we present you our experience thanks to many photos, our opinion, and all the practical information you will need to organize your stay.
This review is completely independent, we stayed anonymously and paid our bill in full.
Why stay at the Hotel Apollinaire in Nice?
This establishment has many assets. If you are looking for comfortable and elegant accommodation, both in the city and close to green spaces, this hotel is probably for you. Here are its main strengths:
- its ideal location: in about ten minutes on foot, you are at the beach, at the Albert Ier garden or on the famous Place Masséna. It will take you the same time to go to the most beautiful monuments of the old Nice, such as the Sainte-Réparate cathedral, the Charles Nègre museum of photography or the Lascaris Palace.
- its comfortable facilities: spa, gym, and especially the patio which is a real plus to enjoy the mild climate of Nice!
- the diversity of its breakfast: whether you prefer salty or sweet, hearty or light, you will find what you are looking for with the complete buffet of the hotel Apollinaire!
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Is the Apollinaire Hotel in Nice worth it? Our review
Our stay in this hotel was really pleasant. We have listed it in the best hotels to stay in Nice. The setting is very pleasant: the building is very beautiful, and the lounge area is both bright, pleasant, and relaxing. The staff was attentive. We recommend this establishment, which offers a refined experience, comfortable spaces, and careful decoration.
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Decoration and atmosphere
The decoration of the hotel is particularly elegant and contemporary. If the walls and furniture are mostly sober, quality materials and strong pieces bring cachet and warmth to the whole. For example, we liked the marble and wood furniture in our room, as well as the relaxing atmosphere created by the light fixtures and the headboard with its plant decoration.
We liked the mix of styles in the decoration. Geometric patterns reminiscent of the 1970s are found alongside floors covered with tropical-print carpeting, or more Mediterranean tiles, as in the living room.
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The room
Our room was bright, contemporary and striking with its black and white wave-shaped floor and the landscape decorating the headboard. The bedding was comfortable and the closet to store our things was large enough.
On a small cupboard, we found a kettle and tea, as well as a coffee machine and its cups. Inside, we had at our disposal a safe and a minibar.
A bottle of microfiltered water with two glasses was set up next to our bed. We could refill it at any time during our stay thanks to a drinking water fountain located near the wellness area: a good alternative to plastic bottles! There was also a pen and paper conveniently located near the phone to the left of the bed.
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The bathroom
We were delighted with the bathroom, which was really beautiful and very comfortable. It was equipped with a bathtub and a spacious shower as well as a deep basin. The toilets were integrated, so as not to lose space.
In addition to the bath products offered by Fragonard (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and vegetable soap), we had towels, a hairdryer and a glass, convenient to put our toothbrush.
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The breakfast
The hotel offers a rich and diversified breakfast, which we particularly appreciated. First of all, the room was large and bright, with many openings to the outside.
It was also easy to find your way around the extensive buffet. Organized in two parts, it offered on a central island, a wide variety of breads and quality teas, as well as pastries and several coffee machines.
In the other part of the buffet, you could find salty food, such as cold cuts, cheese, or smoked sausages. We also had a large selection of yoghurt, fruit and old fashioned quality jams.
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Equipment and common areas
The strength of this establishment is above all its facilities. We were won over by the patio, which offered a pleasant, bucolic setting on the first floor, perfect for relaxation.
Overlooking the patio, we were able to take a tour of the gym, which has several types of weight training equipment.
To relax after your sports session, what could be better than a visit to the wellness area, with a small spa and hammam? We were also able to relax at the bar with its chic atmosphere and particularly comfortable seating.
The hotel is also suitable for business trips. You will find meeting rooms and benefit from a free and efficient wifi connection. The reception is open 24 hours a day and you can take advantage of a luggage storage service to make the most of your escapades in the city.
Finally, you should know that the rooms are soundproofed, air-conditioned, and heated, and that your pets are welcome. You can ask for bowls for your 4-legged friends.
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Price range
Sleeping at the Apollinaire – WH Distinctive hotel in Nice in the 4 star category represents a cost justified by the numerous facilities offered and the quality services provided by the staff, attentive to its customers.
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Where is the hotel Apollinaire in Nice
The hotel is located in downtown Nice, at 25 Boulevard Dubouchage. It is close to the old town of Nice, the beach, shopping centers, Place Masséna and the train station.
- Driving time from Marseille: 2h20min by car or 3h by train.
- Driving time from Cannes: 55min by car or 50min by train.
- Driving time from Avignon: 2h45min or 3h45min by train.
- Driving time from Montpellier: 3h40min or 5h by train.
- Driving time from Toulon: 1h35min or 2h by train.
These times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
How to get there
The hotel is located near many public transportation stops. A 2-minute walk away, you will find the Durandy stop served by tramway line 2 and a 5-minute walk away, the Jean Médecin stop, where tramway line 1 runs. The 57 bus line is also easily accessible, via the Victor Hugo stop located 260m from the hotel.
To get to Nice, several solutions are possible. Bus companies serve Nice from the main cities in Europe and France. Nice station makes the city accessible via TGV (Paris, Cannes, Antibes, Lyon, Avignon, Toulon…) and TER (Antibes, Toulon, Montpellier, Marseille…). The train station is located 800m from the hotel.
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By car, you can take exit 50Nice Promenade” from the A8 highway, which connects Nice to other cities in the south of France.
Finally, Nice airport is located 7km from the establishment. It takes about 15 minutes by car or cab and about 30 minutes by streetcar (line 2) to reach the hotel.
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Parking
The main drawback of this establishment is that it does not have a parking lot reserved for its customers. Being located in the heart of the city, the parking spaces near the hotel are quickly taken over.
Here is a selection of 24-hour, 7-day paid parking facilities located near the hotel:
- Parking Nice Etoile: public parking, 3min drive and 4min walk from the hotel.
- Courthouse parking: public parking, 7 minutes by car and 10 minutes on foot from the hotel.
- Parking Sulzer: public parking, 14min by car and 12min on foot from the hotel.
You will find recharging stations for your electric car at 2min from the hotel (5 rue Gustave Deloye) and 3min (7 rue du Maréchal Joffre).
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- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
For people with reduced mobility
This accommodation is adapted for people with reduced mobility. An exterior ramp leading to an elevator provides access to the lobby. 3 superior rooms are specifically designed for people with reduced mobility, as are the toilets on the first floor. If you need this type of room, please specify it at the time of your reservation or by contacting the reception directly.
Is the Apollinaire hotel in Nice family friendly?
Absolutely! It has family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people. Children under 12 years old staying in their parents’ room are free. Cribs are also free but are subject to reservation and availability. If you are a large family, you can request an extra bed for an additional fee, depending on your category. Finally, you can also request games or puzzles, making this a family-friendly hotel.
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