Le Méridien Nice

Right on the Promenade des Anglais, Le Méridien Nice makes a strong first impression with its front-row seafront address and easy walk to the Old Town. Rooms have a fresh mid-century look, and many come with balconies or terraces, with some facing the Baie des Anges. The rooftop is a real selling point here, with a heated pool, restaurant and bar looking out across the Mediterranean. Add in a fitness centre and beachside setting, and it covers city days and slower afternoons equally well.