Continuation of my stay in the South of France with this stay at the AC Nice hotel.
Itinerary reminder :
| # | Type | Review |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flight | Air France Business, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle – Nice, Airbus A319 |
| 2 | Hotel | AC Hotel Nice |
| 3 | Flight | Air France Business, Nice – Paris Orly, Airbus A320 |
Booking
I made the reservation at the same time as I booked my flight. I hesitated for a long time between a hotel in Monaco and this hotel in Nice. I already know Le Méridien, and you’ll find Bertrand’s review of this catastrophic hotel.
I booked the property at the special Marriott “Back to Hotel” rate of €120 per night, including breakfast.
Arrival
I arrive at the hotel after an Uber ride from the airport.
The lobby was deserted when I arrived, and the receptionist was lonely. She calls me directly by name, telling me I’m the only guest arriving that evening. This post-COVID era is a sad one…
She thanked me for my loyalty and told me that she had all the information about my stay following my online check-in. I asked to change the credit card used to guarantee my stay, which was done immediately. My rate included breakfast, so I chose the points as a welcome gift. She indicates me an upgrade to a Junior Suite with sea view.
I then head for the elevators that lead to the rooms.
Room
My suite was located on the 4th floor of the hotel, the only floor currently occupied by guests.
The entrance features a large closet.
The bathroom is very small for a suite, with a basin, toilet and bidet, plus a bathtub that doubles as a shower. The decor is in stark contrast to that usually found in AC hotels, but I like it. On the other hand, I liked the golf ball as a soap, and it’s no longer available. The other toiletries are rather unremarkable.
Then there’s the sleeping area, with a beautiful king-size bed of acceptable comfort, 5 pillows and extra towels.
A small desk is located right next to the large TV.
A large bay window offers a partial (and somewhat distant) view of the sea.
Next to this bay window is the lounge area with sofa and coffee table. A welcome service was set up for me, with Premium orange juice and chocolates (which were unfortunately refrigerated, and therefore bleached).
And finally, the view at dawn:
Finally, the virtual tour:
Hotel facilities
The hotel is equipped with a fitness room that I won’t be using, as well as a rooftop pool with an adjoining restaurant, both of which will remain closed during my stay.
Food options
The hotel restaurant is temporarily closed, no doubt due to very low occupancy. I won’t be using the temporary bar in the lobby.
However, I’ll be having breakfast the next morning, in the ad hoc room near the lobby.
There’s no buffet here for the moment, but a table service based on a sheet to be filled in with whatever you wish.
I’ll have a hearty breakfast to sustain me throughout the day, and the elements will be of average quality (the cheeses will be of too low a quality).
Departure
Departure formalities are simple and the invoice sent by e-mail.
Bottom line
A very good stay, and excellent Ambassador treatment. We’ll return when the facilities are reopened.
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