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Hôtel Windsor Nice

Unique Artwork Room Ben Monumental Fresco Tropical Garden & Pool Independent Family Hotel Niçois Contemporary Art
About

In the heart of Nice, on the Rue Dalpozzo, the Hôtel Windsor is one of the most singular establishments on the Côte d'Azur. In this independent family hotel transformed into a living artistic laboratory, each room has been designed by a different contemporary artist, some of international renown such as Ben, Toni Grand and Sarkis. The exterior facade is adorned with a monumental fresco signed by Niçois artist Ben, an emblematic figure of the Fluxus movement. This radical choice, making every night an art immersion, creates a hotel of incomparable character, beloved by creative travellers, artists and contemporary art enthusiasts.

The interior tropical garden, with Mediterranean and exotic species, houses an outdoor pool of surprising tranquillity in the city centre. This is Nice's best-kept secret.

Restaurant & Bar

The Hôtel Windsor's restaurant offers light, fresh Mediterranean cuisine served on the terrace in the tropical garden. The atmosphere is convivial and artistic, far from the formalism of neighbouring palaces. The bar, with walls covered in original artworks, is a place of encounters and exchanges in the finest Niçois spirit. Average spend: €30 to €45.

Room Pricing

  • Artistic Room, from €130 / night
  • Superior Room, from €180 / night
  • Artistic Suite, from €280 / night
  • Breakfast: €18 / person

Atmosphere

Creative, authentic and surprising. The Hôtel Windsor embodies a different kind of luxury, that of the total artistic experience. Every morning, awakening inside a work of art; every evening by the tropical pool in the heart of Nice. A hotel for curious minds and travellers who refuse uniformity.

Visitor reviews

Highlights: Reviews describe the Windsor as a highly personal address, valued for its artist-designed rooms, tropical garden and less standardised atmosphere than major chain hotels. Guests underline the practical location, within walking distance of the Promenade des Anglais, the train station and the shopping streets. Positive comments often mention the welcome, the relative calm of the garden, outdoor breakfast when the weather allows and the charm of a hotel where each room can provide a different experience.

Areas for improvement: This individuality also creates more contrasted feedback. Some guests love the artistic spirit, while others find certain rooms unusual, simpler or less recent than expected. Comments also mention the size of some bathrooms, soundproofing depending on location and the need to choose the category carefully. The Windsor therefore suits travellers who accept an element of surprise rather than seeking a fully standardised stay.

Overall impression: The overall trend is favourable among travellers who prioritise character, a garden setting and a human-scale central address. The Windsor is not the spectacular luxury of a palace, but it offers a cultural, warm and very Nice alternative. Reviews mainly suggest checking the room categories and choosing the hotel for its personality.

Practical information
Address
11 Rue Dalpozzo, 06000 Nice
Opening hours
Year-round · Restaurant: 12pm–2pm & 7pm–10pm · Pool: 8am–10pm
Price range
130 € — 280 € / nuit
Room rates
  • Chambre Artistique — à partir de 130 €
  • Chambre Supérieure — à partir de 180 €
  • Suite Artistique — à partir de 280 €
District
City Centre — Rue Dalpozzo
Address
11 Rue Dalpozzo, 06000 Nice
Opening hours
Year-round · Restaurant: 12pm–2pm & 7pm–10pm · Pool: 8am–10pm
Price range
130 € — 280 € / nuit
Room rates
  • Chambre Artistique — à partir de 130 €
  • Chambre Supérieure — à partir de 180 €
  • Suite Artistique — à partir de 280 €
District
City Centre — Rue Dalpozzo
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