Thursday, November 24, 2011

Le Palais de la Mediterranee Style: Classic Luxury 5 Star Hotels BP 1655 Nice , 06000 France

Le Palais de la Mediterranee
Style: Classic Luxury
5 Star Hotels
BP 1655
Nice , 06000
France


Le Palais de la Mediterranee

Le Palais de la Mediterranee



Built: 1929
Remodeled: 2004
Rooms: 188
Suites: 12

Le Palais de la Mediterranee is a landmark in Nice, the gateway to the French Alps and the French Riviera, and offers far more than most luxury hotels. Newly opened in 2004 after an ambitious restoration project, today's tribute to the grandeur of the 1930s is a stunning nine stories of imaginative yet sympathetic architecture, innovative contemporary ideas, opulence on a grand scale and a myriad of entertainment and leisure opportunities to suit the most discerning visitors.

The third floor is the heart of the hotel with a beautifully conceived indoor/outdoor pool, gastronomic restaurant, fitness rooms, cosy lounge and a sun terrace with stunning views.


Note Bene
The facade is a listed historical monument.
Banquets & Meetings
Multiple options. Salon Venitien - One of the most extensive venues in Nice, this unique hall has a maximum capacity of up to 1040 people, and is perfectly equipped for fashion shows and other spectacles, conventions and conferences to be accomodated in style.
Business Center
The Business Centre offers a wide range of modern amenities, including international computer equipment, printers, scanners, a photocopier and fax.
Meeting Space
Palais de la Mediterranee is an excellent location for meetings and conferences in the heart of Mediterranean France. There is a choice of seven well-equipped rooms including the two Casino rooms, offering a wide variety of sizes, spaces and functions. All are air-conditioned and soundproofed and most enjoy natural light. Equipment can be installed on request and rooms can cater for up to 1040 guests. Hotel chef Philippe Thomas will mastermind all banqueting needs, tailoring them to suit individual requirements.
Fine Dining on Site
Mediterranean cuisine is at its finest in Philippe Thomas's signature restaurant Le Padouk where only the spectacular views rival the superior cuisine.
Fitness Center
Located on the hotel's stunning 3rd floor, this fully equipped Fitness Centre is large and airy and has the latest in cardio-vascular exercise facilities and stretching, toning and weight bearing equipment. The Fitness Centre also includes a solarium.
Pets Allowed
Allowed throughout the hotel for an additional fee.
Pool, Outdoor
This is surely the pride of Palais de la Mediterranee. A spectacular heated pool surrounded by parasols and loungers overlooking the Baie des Anges. The terrace is open during the summer months for whole days of swimming, resting, eating and drinking.
Casino Gambling
The Casino was an original attraction at Palais de la Mediterranee. It is multifunctional and includes a concert hall available for private use but often the site of concerts and other entertainment. Gala evenings with all the classic games are a regular feature and give guests the opportunity to experience the hotel as it used to be during the Art Deco 1930s.


Hotel Address:

Le Palais de la Mediterranee
13-15 Promenade des Anglais
BP 1655
Nice , 06000
France


Location Summary
Situated in the most prestigious location in Nice - the Promenade des Anglais, Le Palais de la Mediterranee is perfectly placed for visitors wishing to explore the many charms of the city known as the gateway to the French Riviera. Overlooking the Baie des Anges and the deep blue Mediterranean Sea, the hotel is only a short distance from the famed Cote d'Azur and the cool majesty of the French Alps. Nice is known as the city between the mountains and the sea. Travellers can ski in the Alps and swim in the sea on the same day. Italy and Monaco are nearby and Cannes and the entire French Riviera is close at hand.

Directions to Hotel
From the Airport - Palais de la Mediterranee is located approximately six kilometers (3.5 miles) from Nice International Airport. Metered taxis are available outside the terminal. Ensure the metre is switched on or agree a fare in advance.

By Train - Gare Nice Ville or Nice city centre train station is in Avenue Thiers, just over one kilometer (0.6 miles) from the Mediterranean Sea and Palais de la Mediterranee. The station is a main route for France's major cities plus Spain and Italy with connections to the UK and all other European countries. Taxis are available from the station to the hotel and the average journey takes ten minutes.

By Bus - A regular bus route, number 23, is available to the city centre from the airport terminating at the train station. Buses are the recommended mode of transport in the city.