The Jay Hotel by HappyCulture

The Jay Hotel, a HappyCulture address, is a 4-star apart-hotel on Rue Meyerbeer, in the Carre d'Or, a few steps from the Promenade des Anglais. Its theme: the 1920s and the world of Jay Gatsby, Fitzgerald's hero. The decor pays tribute to Art Deco, with hanging lights, geometric patterns, marquetry and noble materials, from solid-wood floors to Carrara marble bathrooms.

The property offers 38 apartments over five floors, including studios for two and one-bedroom apartments for up to four. All have a kitchenette, making it a handy base for an extended or family stay. Reception is open 24/7, with a free coffee machine.

Good to know

The buffet breakfast is extra, as is parking. The beach is about 200 metres away, Place Massena a ten-minute walk. No sea view.

Visitor reviews

Highlights: The location is the first asset cited, a few steps from the sea, the pedestrian streets and ten minutes from Old Nice or the station. The Art Deco decor, careful and consistent, is much liked. Staff are described as smiling and welcoming, several saying they felt at home. The comfortable rooms, good bedding and free 24-hour coffee machine come up in feedback, as does the breakfast.

Areas for improvement: Opinions on value vary, some finding the rate high for an apart-hotel. Breakfast and parking are charged separately. The residence spirit, with no sea view or full services of a classic hotel, will not suit everyone.

Overall impression: A central, stylish base, ideal for an independent stay in the heart of the Carre d'Or. You come for the location and the decor.