Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

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

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Triple Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Business center

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
19 Avenue Durante, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 6000
  • Place Massena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Promenade des Anglais
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hôtel Negresco
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Triple Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nice

Located in Nice City Centre, Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais. This 4-star hotel has 42 rooms and welcomes guests with 24-hour room service, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Avenue Jean Medecin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place Massena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Promenade des Anglais - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hôtel Negresco - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port of Nice - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Agora - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fleur de Jade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Léopard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nha Que - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Saetone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Place Massena
Guests of Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and a library.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, electric kettles, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1898
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from June 30 to September 06.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture on Jul 9, 2025 start from $254.31, excluding 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.

What's there to do around Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

This hotel is situated in Nice City Centre within a short 15-minute walk of Promenade des Anglais and also 12 minutes on foot from Place Massena. You'll also find Hôtel Negresco and Port of Nice within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture include a casino on the premises?

No, Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from June 30 until September 06.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar, and premium bedding.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

The closest major airport to Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is 4.4 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or city views.

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

hitenkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Hotel Excelsior Nice, and it was a fantastic experience. This boutique hotel has a unique and quirky charm, and its location is ideal – just a 2-minute walk from Nice-Ville Station and perfectly situated between the old town and the new town. From the moment we arrived, the entire team was outstanding – always polite, friendly, and incredibly helpful. However, I must give special recognition to Angel, who is truly an asset to the hotel. His hospitality, communication skills, and knowledge were exceptional. He was caring, attentive, and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable and enjoyable. The daily breakfast was fresh, delicious, and offered a great variety, setting us up perfectly for the day ahead. I highly recommend Hotel Excelsior Nice and will definitely be returning. A wonderful experience from start to finish.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Bismarck

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Customer service. Stored our bags two hours before checkin so we could walk to the sea and lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay with children. Is nice and quiet. The best thing was Emma. She is a great receptionist and concierge all rolled in one.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fardad

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

Overall a nice place to stay in Nice

Convenient location. Nice room. Ok bathroom. Good breakfast. Nice touch with coffee and cookies throughout the day. Should add decaffeinated coffee to their menu. Safe in the room didn't work. Helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yuyang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and just steps away from the Nice Central Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zareen

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overall happy

Hotel is clean although no bedside table and worst of all NO INTERNET CONNECTION. STAFF very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is ok as long as you dont stay for more than 3 days as it is repetitive . Cappuccino was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Your hotel had a unique vibe and we loved all the extras that were provided. The area and being to walk to the Promenade and feel safe was a plus. Also the train station was walking distance which was a Big Plus!! Enjoyed our stay and loved the Decor!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Lovely room, terrible wifi

Lovely room but terrible wi-fi, the only English channel on the TV was Sky News and even that couldn't cope with the weak wifi - excellent breakfast, excellent staff, 24 hour service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

Some of the stuff was not ver friendly and refused to assist. I wouldn't consider to stay in this hotel in a future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles, Hicksville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel/room was clean. Friendly staff. Separate bathroom in room from shower/sink was way too small. Knees touched the door while using the toilet. Very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this property. Nice boutique style, walkable to everything, and the staff was so friendly. Our room was very clean and comfortable -- loved the bed and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and helpful staff and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a complete joy! We loved the atmosphere, room was large and clean, staff so warm and welcoming and overall just a charming and pleasant hotel. Last but not least: beds very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant stay for my southern France vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024