Name: Hôtel Le Versailles
Address: 7 Bd Princesse Grâce De Monaco, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, 7 Bd Princesse Grâce De Monaco, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06230, France
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $188 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel Hôtel Le Versailles

7 Bd Princesse Grâce De Monaco, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France –

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Excellent location, with frequent buses to Nice & Monte Carlo.

Bala

Australia

Restaurant server and bartender were absolutely wonderful in every way. Rooftop restaurant was better than the gourmet spot we ate at on the port and the view was unbeatable. Don’t skip the ceviche. Wonderful pool and breakfast.

Tim

United States of America

Excellent views. Great pool and sun deck. Restaurant was exceptional. Family room was perfect for a family with teen age kids. Had a balcony as well and very nice ‘waterfall’ style shower.

Erik

United States of America

I could not watch Rydercup as there was no accessible channel.

United States of America

Everything was clean and we'll managed. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. The pool area was spectacular. Great views, comfortable lounges, plenty of shade if wanted and a pool big enough to actually swim in. Nice staff in the pool Cafe and restaurant.

Laurie

United States of America

Location, plentiful parking, clean rooms, all water facing. Nice breakfast options.

Michael

United Arab Emirates

the view of the room is great. Can see the sunrise from the room and balcony.

Karenho

Hong Kong

Very out dated and shabby. Stunning view from the lobby.

Lara

United Kingdom

The hotel restaurant is excellent (cocktails/Food/staff/view. Breakfast and Pool area are Great. Superb connection with public transport, much to visit by foot as well

Michel

Germany

Great location overlooking water and St Jean Cap Ferrat, restaurant was good too, really enjoyed the food plus the service was excellent

Stuart

Australia

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8.9

Great location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Excellent location, with frequent buses to Nice & Monte Carlo.”

Bala Australia
“Restaurant server and bartender were absolutely wonderful in every way. Rooftop restaurant was better than the gourmet spot we ate at on the port and the view was unbeatable. Don’t skip the ceviche....”

Tim United States of America
“Excellent views. Great pool and sun deck. Restaurant was exceptional. Family room was perfect for a family with teen age kids. Had a balcony as well and very nice ‘waterfall’ style shower.”

Erik United States of America
“I could not watch Rydercup as there was no accessible channel.”

K United States of America
“Everything was clean and we'll managed. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. The pool area was spectacular.”

Laurie United States of America
“Location, plentiful parking, clean rooms, all water facing. Nice breakfast options.”

Michael United Arab Emirates
“the view of the room is great. Can see the sunrise from the room and balcony.”

Karenho Hong Kong
“Very out dated and shabby. Stunning view from the lobby.”

Lara United Kingdom
“The hotel restaurant is excellent (cocktails/Food/staff/view. Breakfast and Pool area are Great. Superb connection with public transport, much to visit by foot as well”

Michel Germany
“Great location overlooking water and St Jean Cap Ferrat, restaurant was good too, really enjoyed the food plus the service was excellent”

Stuart Australia

Ideally located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, between Nice and Monaco, Hotel Le Versailles offers room with attached bathroom with panoramic views of the sea and a heated swimming pool. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are available on site.

Each of Hotel Le Versailles’ rooms is air-conditioned and has a balcony opening into the Riviera. They all have an LCD TV and telephone.

Breakfast is served each morning and Le Versailles’ restaurant offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking

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Bar

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free WiFi

Free private parking available at the hotel

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ESRA Film School
1 miles
Arson Square
1 miles
Saint-Jean d'Angély University Library
1.1 miles
Passable Beach
1.1 miles
Baie des Fourmis Beach
1.2 miles
Quai Rauba Capéu
1.3 miles
Garibaldi Square
1.3 miles
Castle Hill
1.3 miles
War Memorial of Nice
1.3 miles
Castle Hill Colline du Chateau
1.3 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Plage de la Darse Pebbly
Swimming

1,200 feet
Plage des Mariniere Mixed sand
Swimming, Food & Drink

3,250 feet
Plage de l'Ange Gardien Mixed sand
Swimming

3,950 feet
Plage Reserve Pebbly
Swimming, Food & Drink

4,750 feet
Plage Coco Beach Rocky
Swimming

4,900 feet

Closest Airports *

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
5.3 miles
Levaldigi Airport
60.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Amazing location and views. Terrific staff.”

Ian

United Kingdom

8.7

“Wonderful pool area to relax. And very good restaurant.”

Purdey

Monaco

9.5

“Location. Views outside the window. People very nice. Breakfast was a lot better than expected in France. If I come back to Nice, I will stay there again.”

Raivis

Ireland

8.3

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2 Restaurants On Site

Pool House Café

Menu: À la carte
La Terrasse

Food: French, Mediterranean, Local

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 3 years	Can use a crib when requested	€ 20 per child, per night
4+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 40 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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Hôtel Le Versailles accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Please note that the restaurant will be closed during the winter.

Restaurant is closed from Tue, Oct 01, 2019 until Wed, Apr 01, 2020

“Restaurant server and bartender were absolutely wonderful in every way. Rooftop restaurant was better than the gourmet spot we ate at on the port and the view was unbeatable. Don’t skip the ceviche. Wonderful pool and breakfast.”

“Excellent views. Great pool and sun deck. Restaurant was exceptional. Family room was perfect for a family with teen age kids. Had a balcony as well and very nice ‘waterfall’ style shower. ”

“Everything was clean and we'll managed. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. The pool area was spectacular. Great views, comfortable lounges, plenty of shade if wanted and a pool big enough to actually swim in. Nice staff in the pool Cafe and restaurant.”

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Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Lara
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very out dated and shabby. Stunning view from the lobby.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Anna
United Kingdom
9.6

“Simply wonderful!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Terrace and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only one point, I’d thought breakfast was included
Staff were great! Super early check in!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Michel
Germany
8.8

“Excellent stay in Villefranche-sur-Mer”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Terrace and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room with terras lacked a suncover/sunscreen, there with rendering it unusable for breakfast as one was essentially on a grill. Though very nicely decorated, the hotel does show its age.
The hotel restaurant is excellent (cocktails/Food/staff/view. Breakfast and Pool area are Great. Superb connection with public transport, much to visit by foot as well

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Petru
Belgium
Age group: 35 – 44
6.3

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pictures on Booking.com do not reflect the reality (related to rooms state)
Position, view

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Ismail
Turkey
8.8

“In general it was ok.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My room was at -4 floor and from the terrace Iof my room i was looking at the roofs of other buildings. While my friends who checked in with me were at upper floors and had better view. I had reserved the room with sea view but I could only see the sea very little. I made a request from the reception but they could not respond.
View from lobby and thr restaurant was wonderful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Simona
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Not worth the price for the facilities. Good view though.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Terrace and Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When I booked the hotel I booked one room for three people but upon arriving we were given two rooms, one with double bed one with two single beds. The reception staff were also slow and too old. Mistakes with buffet, we were charged extra when it was supposed to be included. Hotel too expensive for what you were given, beach too far away, swimming pool area small.
Nice town nearby, good location

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Stuart
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Good food, great position!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Great location overlooking water and St Jean Cap Ferrat, restaurant was good too, really enjoyed the food plus the service was excellent

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Seong
South Korea
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Suite with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It was thhe great. Iarrived here in the late evenig, but I saw the beautiful scenery thru wide windows, dark blue sky and lightened yachts on the sea when I entered the room. Balcony was wide and convinent to take a tea or wine. And, most people was very kind and helpful in the hotel. I enjoyed.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Jenny
United Kingdom
9.2

“Excellent stay. Will come again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You couldn’t sit in the garden after 7 pm because the pool area was closed.
Lovely breakfast room and restaurant

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 29, 2019

Anonymous
Luxembourg
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It looks partly renovated; the room should have a small fridge and/or minibar; the corridor outside the room was old and had a very bad smell.
The room had a very nice view and the bathroom was recently renovated.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Timothy
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
6.3

“Room not available for 90 minutes”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having walked from Villefranche-sur-Mer station in boiling heat we were disappointed that room not available until 4:30pm when 3:00pm was stated. Receptionists on both days were not willing to do anything and did not contact the manager. We’re given some mints and Coca Cola on leaving only after we made a. It of noise.
Nice pool, rooms, bar and dining room.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 27, 2019

Anonymous
New Zealand
8.8

“Restaurant and bar facilities were excellent ”
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms needed updating
Location was great. Views were great too and loved the pool

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Fiona
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location and views are amazing , staff are friendly and very welcoming

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Stacey
Australia
Age group: 55 – 64

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Staff were so friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcome.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Connecting Rooms with Balcony and Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Location was a little walk to the old town and beach but not more than 20mins. Breakfast was great

Stayed in July 2019

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	Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Air-conditioned room with a private balcony offering a sea view. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Terrace and Sea View 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Air-conditioned room featuring a private terrace with a sea view. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite with Balcony and Sea View 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Air-conditioned and spacious suite featuring a balcony with a sea view. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Two Connecting Rooms with Balcony and Sea View 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Interconnecting rooms with LCD TV, private bathroom and telephone. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned room has an LCD TV, private bathroom and a telephone. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room with Balcony and Sea View 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This single room features a balcony and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • High chair • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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