Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée
Historic Art Deco landmark with modern interiors. Grand without being stuffy. The lobby is more of a passthrough than a lounge, the action is at the terrace and pool. Old-money Riviera glamour with a working casino next door.
Book a sea-view room on a high floor — the terrace views of the Baie des Anges at sunset are the hotel's single best feature
Why It Matters
The facade is a classified French historical monument, built in 1929 and one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Promenade des Anglais. The hotel has the only year-round heated indoor-outdoor pool in Nice. It has hosted legendary guests from Josephine Baker to the Fitzgeralds, and Le 3e restaurant earned two Gault & Millau toques.
The Palais de la Méditerranée has one of the great origin stories in French Riviera hospitality. Opened in 1929 by American millionaire Frank Jay Gould as a casino-theatre-hotel complex, it hosted Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker, and Maurice Chevalier before closing its doors in 1978. The Art Deco marble facade — now a classified historical monument — still anchors one of the best addresses on the Promenade des Anglais, even as everything behind it was rebuilt from scratch. It is 173 rooms and suites of modern-Deco hybrid style, directly on the sea, with the only year-round heated indoor-outdoor pool in Nice. The hotel has recently rebranded from Hyatt Regency to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and was temporarily closed for renovation in early 2026, reopening June 2026.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
1 King Bed Deluxe Sea View
The step up that's worth considering. Full sea view, king bed, a 10m² terrace, and — unlike the standard sea view rooms — a deep soaking tub in addition to the rainfall shower. Satellite TV included.
King · 45 sqm1 King Bed Mountain View
King bed with a furnished 5m² private terrace overlooking Nice rooftops and the mountains beyond. Not a sea view, but a genuinely pleasant city panorama. A step up from courtyard-facing rooms.
King · 32 sqm1 King Bed Partial Sea View
A glimpse of the Mediterranean rather than a full panorama, but still with a 5m² private terrace. Good middle-ground option between the mountain-view and full sea-view rooms at a lower price point.
King · 32 sqm1 King Bed Sea View
King bed facing the Mediterranean, with a 5m² private terrace looking directly onto the Baie des Anges and the Promenade. This is the room the hotel is known for. Soothing Côte d'Azur color palette. Note: no extra bed option.
King · 32 sqm
1 Queen Bed
The entry-level room. A queen bed in a compact but well-appointed layout with soft lighting and curves inspired by the Riviera landscape. No terrace. Best for solo travelers or couples who plan to spend most of their time outside. Courtyard-facing.
Queen · 25 sqm
2 Queen Beds Deluxe
Spacious family or friends room with two queen beds and a generous 10m² terrace with a dining area for up to four. Views over Nice rooftops. The terrace size alone makes this a solid pick for groups.
2 Queens · 45 sqmClassic Suite
Separate bedroom and living room with a very generous 14m² terrace that seats up to four. Courtyard-facing but spacious and well-appointed with soft Mediterranean tones and two bathrooms sinks. Standard Suite tier for World of Hyatt upgrade eligibility.
King · 55 sqmDeluxe Suite Partial Sea View
One of the pool-view suites — the 16m² terrace overlooks the hotel's outdoor pool and restaurant terrace with the sea beyond. Separate bedroom and living room, two separate toilets, convertible sofa bed. Premium Suite tier.
King · 68 sqmExecutive Suite
King bed with a spacious separate living room and terrace from 6m². View varies by unit. Standard Suite tier. Can be connected into a two-bedroom configuration. Soft tones and natural light.
King · 70 sqmFamily Room
Two connected rooms — a King Room and a Twin Room — that together accommodate up to four guests with two separate bathrooms and two separate 5m² terraces. Practical, well-laid-out, and one of the few genuine family configurations in the hotel.
King + 2 Singles · 64 sqmJunior Suite
Features the hotel's classified Art Deco arch windows — those famous curved frames that define the 1929 facade. Partial sea view, king bed, living and dining area, 6m² terrace. Can be connected into a two-bedroom configuration.
King · 57 sqmJunior Suite Sea View
Full sea view suite with a king bed, living area, and 6m² private terrace overlooking the Baie des Anges. Deep soaking tub and rainfall shower. A convertible sofa bed makes it adaptable for a third guest.
King · 55 sqmPanoramic Suite Sea View
Top-floor suite with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a 51m² private terrace. Plush loungers, a dining set, and a shaded relaxation corner perched above the coastline. The king bed faces the sea horizon. One of the best value propositions among the upper suites.
King · 80 sqmPenthouse Suite Sea View
The hotel's flagship accommodation, taking up an entire top-floor wing. An open-plan living room in Art Deco style connects to a private dining area and an oversize 67m² wraparound terrace with multiple lounging zones. Floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere. King bed with en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower. As dramatic as the address.
King · 117 sqmPrestige Sea View Suite
Apartment-style suite with a spacious walk-in closet, king bed, separate living room, and a 14m² terrace overlooking the outdoor pool and sea. Premium Suite tier. Full Mediterranean Sea views from floor to ceiling. Can be connected as a two-bedroom.
King · 105 sqmSuite Mountain View
Separate bedroom and living room with a very large 20m² terrace overlooking Nice rooftops and the surrounding mountains. Premium Suite tier. Tranquil option for those who don't need a sea view but want serious space.
King · 65 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The beach — Plage de Carras — is directly across the street from the hotel. Public beach, no private section, but you're 30 seconds from the water.
Rentable bikes and electric scooters directly from the hotel — a practical and surprisingly modern perk for riding the Promenade des Anglais.
An on-site casino with slot machines and gaming tables — an integral part of the Palais de la Méditerranée's original 1929 identity. The casino hall (Salon Riviera) accommodates up to 936 guests and doubles as an events venue.
Seven fully equipped meeting rooms totaling over 1,700 sq m, including the grand Salon Riviera (820 sq m, 936-guest capacity with a 70m² stage). Six rooms with natural daylight, two casino-adjacent rooms, one with sea view.
The indoor-outdoor pool transitions seamlessly between the two sections — you can literally swim through the doorway. Claims to be the only year-round heated pool of its kind in Nice. Surrounded by sun loungers and set between marble columns with sea views.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Seven fully equipped meeting rooms with integrated AV, dedicated planners, and catering packages. Largest space seats 936 theatre-style.
On-site casino with slot machines and gaming tables. Part of the original 1929 building program.
€40/day in low season, €50/day from mid-May through September.
Attached public parking garage. Cheaper than valet but can be hard to find space on weekends.
Dogs welcome up to 12 kg, one dog per room, €50/night fee. Allowed on the terrace and in the restaurant and bar, but not in pool or wellness areas.
Sunlit outdoor pool on the sea-facing terrace with sun loungers and views of the Baie des Anges.
The only year-round heated indoor-outdoor pool in Nice. Seamlessly transitions between indoor and outdoor sections via a passthrough.
Clefs d'Or concierge service, available 24 hours. Guests consistently rate the concierge team as one of the hotel's strongest assets.
24-hour gym with premium cardio and weight training equipment. Described as compact relative to the size of the property.
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