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Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Place Massena

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The entrance to the Nice Excelsior Hotel with a classic design, featuring a large arched doorway and a sign above the entrance.
A hallway with a red bench, a palm tree, and a staircase with red railings.
A multi-story building with ornate balconies and large windows.
A beach with umbrellas and sun loungers, a building with a dome, and a clear blue sky.
A hallway with a red bench, wooden stairs, and a red staircase railing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a red wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Junior Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a mural of a coastal city, and a wooden floor.

Family Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Triple Junior Suite

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a mural on the wall.

Triple Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a mural on the wall.

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area, a balcony, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Nice

Nice City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Nice City Centre hotel, you'll find Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is within 6 miles (10 km) and Allianz Riviera is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Avenue Jean Medecin - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilique Notre Dame - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nice Étoile Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place Massena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Promenade des Anglais - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chez Moi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joie Joie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nha Que - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture

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

This Nice hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 18 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 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, 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. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite 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 June 30 and close September 06.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

How close is Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture to the airport?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is 4.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture on Oct 16, 2026 start from $189, 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.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have an airport shuttle?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture to the beach?

This hotel is 17.4 mi (40-min drive) from Juan-les-Pins Beach and 0.8 mi (5-min drive) from Blue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Ruhl (13-min walk) and Beaulieu-sur-Mer Casino (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have a pool?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture to downtown Nice?

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture is 0.5 mi away from Nice.

Hôtel Excelsior by HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room with a small balcony, overlooking the garden. Perfect for an afternoon drink in the sun after a busy day! Great location, only a few minutes walk from the main train station.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable, shower excellent, located very conveniently for station, yet it was quiet (we had garden view room). Breakfast had lots of choice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ndeye arame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family studio, very clean and beautiful. The breakfast was good and the staff was friendly. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good central location. Very near train station with easy and cheap journeys along the coast. Good amenities in room : fridge, kettle, mugs, safe, hairdryer. Excellent shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a fan of this hotel…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sze Kwong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is near to the train station so very convenient if travelling by train. Whilst the room we had was small, it was clean and modern. The AC was cold which is great for warmer days. The hotel offered free water dispensers which is great for filling up your water bottles, saving us from having to buy plastic water bottles which is great for the environment. Staff was very friendly. Also loved the smell of jasmine whenever we approached the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff , breakfast & room comfy Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shivneil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an overnight stay and thought it was decent. There was one really frustrating issue though, the air conditioners they use in the rooms are very old and VERY loud. Maybe close to 50 decibels. If I didn’t pack earplugs I would not have been able to sleep. Apart from that, everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very supportive staff! Every one of the staff members made our stay a pleasant one. They put special effort into making our trip very special and memorable. We were truly touched by the beautiful room decorations and the thoughtful touches upon our arrival. It made us feel incredibly welcomed and celebrated. We will definitely return and rebook next time. Thank you, TEAM!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YASUSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great staying!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Close to the main train station and tramway stop. Numerous dining options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel with excellent reception staff clean rooms excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

8/10 Good

Yuyang

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sirin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here and would definitely stay here again when in Nice. Location was great within a 5 minute walk to the centre of town. The staff were super friendly and on hand if needed (A big thank you to Alex and Moreen). The room was great (we booked the delixe with balcony overlooking the pool and courtyard area). The rooms were clean and very comfortable and adequate for a city break stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and in an excellent location for the train station. It is about a 15 - 20 min walk to the Old Town where there are loads of restaurants and bars. We didn’t have breakfast in the hotel choosing to use the local boulangeries which had delicious pastries. We had a triple room on the fourth floor (room 401) which overlooked the garden area. Balcony had the sun in the afternoon. Room clean and shower powerful. Beds were comfy as were the pillows. Had a fridge, coffee maker (with pods) and a kettle. Staff were very friendly and let us store our luggage as we arrived a few hours before check in at 3pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gail

Great location for ladies that like to shop and sightsee.Good access on transportation to Cannes & Monte Carlo.Breakfast provided was very good. Room clean and comfortable.Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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