Le Villard Vacations from $1,236

We are repeat guests at Hotel Vendome. The staff are delightful, the location is the best in Menton, and the views are perfect. Breakfast is great; AC is ice cold. We will return again. Thank you, Hotel Vendome, for being such great hosts and for making our 20th anniversary trip a very special journey.

This is not a conventional hotel; Reception is often unattended and guests are trusted to look after themselves. Maids will not enter your room when you are out to tidy, clean and make the beds, though a member of staff did offer us clean towels when we needed them. For those on a budget, there are facilities for preparing and eating food in the rooms. Everything is clean and well appointed. The staff - mostly young women, as far as I could make out - are exceptionally charming and helpful. I was contacted by a staff member a day or two before our arrival, to give us instructions on how to find the hotel and access the hotel using a pass-code. She also provided prompt information when I asked for it. Our room overlooked a main road but we were not disturbed by traffic noise because double-glazing reduced external sound by at least 95%. The rooms are air-conditioned, of course. AMMI is nicely situated on the edge of the old city, just seconds from the lanes and passage-ways which make this part of town so attractive, with their bars, cafes and restaurants. I'd guess that it's a 15 minute stroll to the beach. Recommended!

The only thing it was a little noisy. We were facing front of the street.

Everything was solid for the price we paid. I just wish I knew that the elevators stopped between floors and we needed to bring our suitcases up half a flight. And that we couldnt be dropped pff by uber in front of our hotel as its a pedestrian street. So we had to walk a block with our suitcases as well. Everything else was great. Staff helped when needed. Shower pressure good. Update rooms and good size

We had a great time at this hotel - the kids loved the pool. Communal areas kept clean but quite basic. The buildings themselves are tired and outdated but our room had been recently refurbed so no complaints there. The breakfast was underwhelming and in a room with no air conditioning. The gym and spa were virtually nonexistent. The location was second to none and perfect for walking to nearby beaches, harbours, restaurants and the train station. Stunning views in all directions. Overall a great budget option for one of the most beautiful places we’ve been as a family.