Nice, FranceGambetta
Hotel & Restaurant Amour Nice
Bohemian vintage townhouse
Gambetta Nice, France
Price
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Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
Amour HôtelsBohemian vintage townhouse
The founders brought their Parisian bohemian spirit south, trading Riviera grand-hotel polish for flea-market furniture and sunlit courtyard dining.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The interiors are infused with a cheeky, bohemian spirit in a Côte d'Azur color palate—sherbert pink, lemon yellow, and azure blue.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The residential streets of Quartier des Fleurs sit two blocks inland from the Promenade des Anglais and the sea.
The rooms
Provocative black-and-white portraits hang on pastel walls beside flea-market paperbacks. Minimalist beds keep the layout simple.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A pink-lined plunge pool sits on the seventh floor, looking out across Nice's rooftops toward the surrounding hills.
Amour Restaurant & Bar
The glass-roofed dining room serves Greek taverna dishes, drawing on Kalamata ingredients and a list of natural wines.
At the table
Le Rooftop serves cocktails and Mediterranean small plates on summer evenings, with panoramic views over Nice.
How it began
The building dates to 1904 as Villa Élise before spending decades welcoming travelers as the neighborhood pension Cavallero.
Nice
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.