Villefranche Sea Institute

This Boutique Hotel is for you if you think you would enjoy the feeling of staying at a wealthy friends villa just outside the busy beachside area of Nice! I don't know if Son the man who greeted us at the front desk was the owner but you certainly can tell he loves the property like it was his own. He was an amazing host and gave amazing directions, hand written by him on a walking map after he asked us what we would like to do on our stay. No person at any of the other hotel we stayed in on our trip through France, Italy and Switzerland did this. That is how much Hotel Villa Rose wants you to enjoy your stay! The property is amazing. It has a patio garden with seats and tables to relax at and also eat breakfast at. The room decor was very nice and comfortable. You feel like you are in someone's home and the key is a skeleton key from the days of long ago. We were able to walk everywhere 20 to 40 minutes to get where we wanted but there is a city train/tram that runs you back and forth to the tourist/beach area of Nice running very regularly. We loved this place. It was perfect for what we wanted and it lives up to everything the website explains it to be. Feel comfortable making this reservation. You do have to contact the front desk before 9pm if you are checking in late after that. This is more a home than a hotel. Enjoy!

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.

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