HOTEL LOCARNO NICE, Nice

The hotel sits in the quiet Baumettes district, one block back from the seafront. The historic old town (Vieux Nice) and Place Masséna are a 20-minute walk or a short tram ride away. Nice Ville train station is 4 km away and reachable by tram (line 2) or on foot in about 20 minutes. The Allianz Riviera stadium is about 10 km from the property. Several restaurants, cafés, bakeries and a Lidl supermarket are within a few minutes' walk. The area is safe to explore on foot in the evening. Free parking is not available, and the nearest public car park (Le Palmeira, 650 m) charges 23.90€ for 24 hours. Bicycle storage is available free of charge in a secure garage.

Room categories include Classic Double (15-18 m2), Superior Double, Deluxe Double (17-21 m2, some with balcony or terrace upon request), and Triple (20-27 m2). All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with a safe, minibar, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and flat-screen TV. Some Superior and Deluxe rooms can be connected for families. Key points to consider: street-facing rooms can be noisy, and the property has carpeted floors that are harder to keep fresh. Classic rooms are functional but compact, with limited storage and space around the bed. Bathrooms vary: some have a small shower cubicle, while others include a bathtub. The lift serves all floors but is narrow. Rooms on the fifth floor near the elevator (e.g. room 500) are notably smaller and less comfortable. For a quieter stay and more space, book a Superior or Triple room and request a garden-facing or rear location.

The breakfast buffet (17€) offers breads, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, eggs, bacon, sausages, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereals, and a fresh orange juice machine. Gluten-free options are available on request. Coffee and tea are available free of charge in the lobby all day. The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, but the surrounding streets (within 300 m) offer numerous dining choices, including Italian, Asian, and local Niçois options. An express or takeaway breakfast can be arranged for early departures.

The hotel does not have a swimming pool, spa or fitness centre. A first-floor sun terrace with loungers and outdoor furniture is available for guests. The beach is a two-minute walk away. Reception lends beach towels and umbrellas at no extra cost, and a partnership with the local beach 'La Vela' provides access to sun loungers. Electric bikes can be rented from a nearby shop (Bouticycle, 200 m) for exploring the Promenade des Anglais and coastal cycle paths.

The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, tour desk, concierge, and can arrange airport/train station transfers. Free amenities include Wi-Fi, safety deposit box, luggage storage (with a shower room for freshening up after check-out), coffee/tea dispenser, beach towels, umbrellas, and bicycle storage. Laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are available for a fee. Business facilities include fax/photocopying (extra charge). The lift serves all floors, but the hotel is not fully wheelchair accessible (a few steps at reception and no accessible rooms). Cots and high chairs are available for families. Pets are allowed with no extra charge.