Spa 27 — Westminster Hotel & Spa

At 27 Promenade des Anglais, in the beautiful historic Westminster hotel (Belle Époque, 1880), Spa 27 is one of Nice's historic wellbeing references. Its 400 m² space, accessible via an independent entrance from the Promenade des Anglais, comprises two complementary universes: a fitness and aquatic space (hammam, sauna, counter-current pool) and a beauty and wellbeing space (4 treatment rooms, salt wall relaxation zone).

The atmosphere, described by clients as 'cosy and warm in ochre and midnight blue tones', immediately creates a cocoon away from the Promenade's bustle. The pool — with waterfall and aquabike option — and the glass wall of the relaxation room, with design loungers facing natural light, create a visually seductive setting.

Spaces

Traditional hammam with tepidarium, exfoliation room and showers. Sauna. Jacuzzi. Counter-current swimming pool with waterfall and swan neck. Aquabike optional. Salt wall relaxation zone with herbal tea area. 4 treatment rooms including a VIP double room with sensory shower.

Treatments

Face and body treatments by Thalgo (marine therapies) and Sothys. Bespoke massages (relaxing, draining, sports). Exfoliations and wraps. Thalgo hydrating marine source facial. Privatisable sensory bath. Weekly and cure programmes available.

Pricing

Free spa access: €30 / 1h (maximum 12 people guaranteeing calm and tranquillity). Massages from €70. Facials: €80 to €130. Spa + Le Duc lunch package: on reservation. Weekly yoga included in certain slots. Reservation strongly recommended.

Atmosphere

Elegant, intimate and soothing. Spa 27 is the accessible, unpretentious wellbeing address — high-end treatment quality, warm and professional team, free access at €30 making it available to local and tourist clientele alike.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Cosy, warm atmosphere consistently cited. Treatment quality rated exceptional — Thalgo facials and massages most cited. Director Claire Porzyc named individually for expertise and organisation. €30 free access considered 'remarkable value'. 12-person limit greatly appreciated for intimacy. Sunday yoga is an original plus.

Areas for improvement: Pool is modest in size. Some reviews note soundproofing issues in certain hotel rooms (street noise) — does not affect the spa itself. Treatments book up quickly — anticipate several days in advance.

Spa 27 is the Promenade des Anglais' reliable spa address — accessible, warm and professional, with the sea as backdrop from an 1880 Belle Époque institution.