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Villa Otero by Happyculture

4.0 star property

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Food court
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Front of property
A multi-story building with a central entrance labeled "Villa Oriosa."
Food court

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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58 Rue Herold, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 6000
  • Place, Avenue Jean Medecin
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nice Étoile Shopping Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Promenade des Anglais
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Room

Business Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a tray of breakfast items, a nightstand with a lamp, and a floral wallpaper.

Double or Twin Room, Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Villa Otero by Happyculture

A coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Villa Otero by Happyculture offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Villa Otero by Happyculture. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Avenue Jean Medecin. Free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include free grocery shopping service, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Promenade des Anglais and Avenue Jean Medecin
  • Local-area shuttle service available
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A library, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Villa Otero by Happyculture. The hotel can provide concierge services and a complimentary grocery shopping service.

This 4-star Nice hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 18 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.48 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

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Villa Otero by Happyculture Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 679 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, the breakfast was absolutely amazing too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mats Ingvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, there was no laundry in the hotel but around the corner. The staff was good and had great recommendations for places to eat. The room was clean, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect and nice hotel room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a wonderful hotel, the room is beautiful, the breakfast is delicious, and the staff are very professional and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward Weilie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. We were also given free breakfast. Close to train station. Easy walking to every where. Hotel room is small but comfortable. We also took the train to visit Monaco.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice room is clean breakfast is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is v clean staff are friendly and helpful location is walking distance to the main train station. Free coffee all time from lobby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with very friendly stuff and good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manasvita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to train station. Also walkable to the sea and restaurants. Good value on breakfast. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faithjoy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in city center nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located in Nice. Excellent facilities and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service levels and lovely breakfast. Hotel not best positioned as bit far from old town and beach but near station which was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
This is not a 4 star hotel, not in terms of condition, facilities nor service. But as a 3 star, charming and friendly staff. Good bed. Ice cold floors. Breakfast good selection, but ran out repeatedly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good providing easy access to the train station and walkable access to the waterfront.
Verified

8/10 Good

Man Avita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a nice stay! The staff is very friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and location.

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Great location with lots to do nearby. If you are using the trains, the station is quite close, with 24 hour reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel and staff were wonderful. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. They offered little touches which went a long way such as complementary drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margareta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, Villa Othero!

Nicely decorated and very clean and proper hotel in Nice. Very convenient too as it is very close to the station (Nice Ville) and a maximum 15 minutes pleasant walk down to the beach and promenade des Anglais.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location near train

Lovely hotel in good location. Decor is fabulously done with great taste. Hope to come back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022