Splendid Nice Hotel and nearby sports venues in Nice, France

Located on a quiet residential avenue in central Nice, close to the sea, shops, casino and old town, the four star Hotel Splendid offers everything guests could expect in comfort and elegance. A short stroll will take you to the beach and the famous Promenade des Anglais, the shopping area and Nice's tourist attractions including the Massena Museum. The Acropolis convention centre and Nice airport are also within easy reach. The original Hotel Splendid opened in 1883 for the winter season, mostly for British clients wishing to find a milder climate. It was one of many hotels built in the 'English district' of the Croix de Marbre near the sea where many villas were built near the Anglican and American churches and today the Splendid has been managed for three generations by the same family. The hotels warm and relaxing staffs is completely devoted to their clients' comfort and well being and is the only hotel in Nice which features a Spa. The Splendid hotels 128 beautiful rooms have a fully equipped bathroom including hairdryer, mini bar, direct dial telephones and modem plugs. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have satellite television and pay TV. An ice cube machine is available for guests on the 1st floor and all rooms have wonderful panoramic views over the city and neighbouring mountains. Splendid Hotel offers their guests many services. On the 8th floor a solar heated swimming pool with a toddler's pool provide a relaxing atmosphere, and 'Le Topsail' poolside bar, serves cocktails, light meals and snacks whilst providing the perfect spot to enjoy the breathtaking sights. There is also a sauna and exercise machines on the 1st floor. 'Le Concerto' restaurant specialises in classical French cooking with outdoor dining in summer. There is also a lobby bar, conference facilities plus private underground garage. The Splendid's own restaurant, 'Chez Hugo', features fine Mediterranean cooking with the option of 'al fresco' dining. This hotel is ideally suited to business travellers and tourists alike. With the excellent service and wide variety of facility guests will return time after time. (Chargeable car park nearby)