Villefranche-sur-Mer Vacations from $1,248

The service received in this hotel was beyond excellent. From welcome drinks to tours of the facilities, the staff are attentive and helpful. Location was great with a short walk along a historical promenade to the Casino and town. It’s about 20 minutes to the train station on foot. The rooms include everything you could need or want and even the rooms without views offer a sea view. The dining is five star, with delicious complimentary canapes with cocktails. If you’re seeking a stunning hotel with sea views, a good size pool, relaxed vibe and delicious food and drinks, Miramare is for you.

I found this hotel last minute when our plans changed and we decided to go to niece. It was two blocks away from the beach at the center of town and even had a discounted deal at Blue Beach, one of the beach clubs. Our room was small, but the service and the hotel were wonderful. The staff there was extremely helpful and kind. The complimentary coffee and tea were absolutely delicious. The Café Latte in the lobby was maybe the best one I had in France. I lost count of how many I had. Would highly recommend staying here. They even had a pillow menu! They offer a breakfast for around €13 but there was a boulongerie two stores away with great morning options.

Great location, close to restaurants and shops. Quiet 5th floor with air conditioning. Be prepared to walk luggage up stairs before the elevator as well as a flight at the top - elevator doesn’t go to the top floor. Nice, helpful staff. Walking distance to the beach and beach clubs.

Great location, but the hotel seriously needs a rethink! Recently stayed at Hotel Aston La Scala in Nice, and I have to say It’s been mostly disappointment wrapped in a great location. Let’s start with the basics. We were told we’d receive a room upgrade.. that didn’t happen. The room itself is ok. Clean but with a TV that looks like it was installed during the early days of plasma screens. The bed is two singles awkwardly pushed together and feels about as comfortable as a park bench. Air conditioning? More of a suggestion than a feature. The WiFi is borderline useless, constantly dropping out, making it near impossible to do anything beyond refreshing the weather app (which kindly tells you it’s 35°C outside). You’d think that might warrant a dip in the hotel pool… until you find out it’s only open from 10am to 5pm. Yes, in the middle of summer. Apparently cooling off in the early evening or before breakfast isn’t part of the plan here. The rooftop bar does offer lovely views, but the drink prices are completely unjustified! more “luxury rooftop club” pricing, less “meh hotel bar.” Credit where it’s due: the location is excellent, close to transport, the beach, and the Old Town. But sadly, the hotel doesn’t come close to matching the charm of its surroundings. A stay that promised quite a bit, but delivered just enough to make you question your booking.

Staff not very friendly, couldn't even get an adapter for USA to EU. Hotel dated.