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Hotel Imperial

8, boulevard Carabacel, 06000 Nice, France (Cimiez)
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Hotel Imperial
Ranked #131 of 214 hotels in Nice
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Inverness
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

I can't believe that this hotel can continue to function. I've been here 3 times in the last year or so and it's always been very quiet, with an elderly couple running it apparently single-handed. I must admit I love the place: faded glory, certainly, but with a charm and style that more than compensates for the odd down-side. I... More

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Joliet, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

My family of 5 stayed at Hotel Imperial and we had a double bed and single in one room and two singles in the other room. The room was clean and the air conditioning was awesome!! The shower was small but I think that could be a Europe thing. The rooms were cleaned daily and it was a good location.... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

This hotel was absolutely gorgeous. I was here for a school trip and we all loved it very much. It was unique and pleasant. The room we had was enormous and we had a small balcony as well. Others in my group had larger balconies. The old fashioned elevator was awesome. The wi-fi didn't work very well in the rooms... More

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North Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

Arrived in Nice at rush hour after driving for 5 hours - tourism information centre sent us to the Hotel Imperial - central location, free parking, very cool inside with high ceilings, stained glass and lots of old world atmosphere - and comfortable beds - great find in Nice!

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Copenhagen, Denmark
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010

It is difficult to book a room, but you will be rewarded with charm and style, a la Hemingway and French bohemian. We are a family of 5 and could not find a cheaper room in Nice, so our surprise was great when we saw this beautiful place. Only when we paid the bill, we could believe it was true

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Terrigal, Australia
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172 reviews 172 reviews
83 hotel reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
168 helpful votes 168 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2009

If you are looking for a stereotypical bland hotel room with wall - wall beige, ie Hilton or any other chain, do not read any further. However if you are looking for something unique, a hotel that time has forgotten check out the Hotel Imperial. A grand old lady, amazing cage lift (just like something out of the movies- feel... More

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cork
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2009

beautiful building and very impressive public rooms on the ground floor. However 'basic' does not begin to describe the bedrooms on the second floor! 2nd floor bedroom decor inspired by dreary 1970s hostel, they were clean but tight, partitioned off areas for WC (partition doesn't go to ceiling) and shower that have no ventilation isn't really on these days -... More

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California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2009

Set back from the road on a busy street, the hotel has large, clean rooms. Ours had a great view. The public space are airy with interesting wall coverings, nice décor and great light from the large sky light on the top floor. The hotel is an easy walk to the north end of the old town. Buses to anywhere... More

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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2008

At the risk of my favourite hotel becoming hard to get a room in, I cannot recommend the Imperial highly enough. Do NOT expect an anodyne, same-as-any-hotel room. All the rooms are different sizes, the furniture (very comfortable) does not match. The ceilings are high. The most extraordinary features are the public areas - the cage lift, mentioned elsewhere, the... More

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South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2008

My tour group of about 50 stayed there during mid-June and it was by far my favorite hotel of the tour! The two owners were extremely kind and helpful and personally served us breakfast each morning. The decor was like stepping back into the 19th century. I stayed in a room w/ 3 other girls and we had a very... More

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Also Known As:
Imperial Hotel Nice
Address: 8, boulevard Carabacel, 06000 Nice, France
Region: France > Provence > French Riviera - Cote d'Azur > Nice > Cimiez
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Ranked #131 of 214 hotels in Nice

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