HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - NICE - GRAND ARENAS BY IHG, Nice

The hotel sits in the Grand Arenas district, a 5-minute walk from the airport terminal and 6 minutes by free tram (lines 2 and 3) from Terminal 2. The Grand Arénas tram stop is steps away, with trams running every 8 minutes until after midnight. Nice Saint-Augustin train station is immediately opposite, providing direct regional rail to Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and other Riviera destinations. The city centre and Promenade des Anglais are a 15-minute tram ride (20-25 minutes to Old Nice). Plage Landsberg beach is 2 km, the nearest train station is a 10-minute walk. Parking is on-site with a barrier, and underground access is available via lift. The area also provides several dining options within a 5-minute walk, and the adjacent Crowne Plaza has a restaurant and bar.

All rooms feature air conditioning, soundproof walls, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Some rooms offer a walk-in shower. The double rooms have either a queen bed or two single beds; rooms with a sofa bed accommodate up to three people (ideal for families with a child). The building is 100% soundproofed, ensuring a quiet sleep despite the airport proximity. The hotel is older but the rooms are kept clean and modern. Some rooms have a small single window with a view of the building or train line; upper-floor rooms offer better views. A safe deposit box and ironing facilities are available in the room. There is no mini-fridge or bottled water in the room.

Breakfast is a continental-style buffet included in the room rate, served in the restaurant. It includes bread, pastries, cold cuts, cheeses, yoghurt, cereal, scrambled eggs, sausages, and hot drinks. The buffet is replenished from 6:30 AM, though at peak times refills can be slow and cutlery may be in short supply. The bar is open during breakfast hours only; for other meals and drinks, the adjoining Crowne Plaza offers a restaurant and bar where a discount voucher is provided. The hotel has a snack bar and coffee house on site, and wine/champagne are available at an additional charge. Several dining options are within a 5-minute walk.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all areas, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out. Daily housekeeping is included, and dry cleaning and meeting/banquet facilities are available for an additional charge. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, emergency cord in bathroom, lower sink, raised toilet, and grab rails. Pets are allowed on request (€20/day). Public parking is on-site (€22/day, no reservation), with accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stations (charging is free). A safety deposit box (free) is provided in the room. Key card access, CCTV, and smoke alarms are in place for security. Bicycle storage is offered in a dedicated room.