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Villa Bougainville by Happyculture

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with a coffee shop connected to the convention center in Nice

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In the heart of Promenade des Anglais, Villa Bougainville by Happyculture offers a haven of elegance with a manager's reception and coffee shop. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, explore nearby Hôtel Negresco and Place Massena, or work from the 24-hour business center - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (Privilège)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Privilege Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
29 Avenue Thiers, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 6000

What's nearby

  • Avenue Jean Medecin - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nice Étoile Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Promenade des Anglais - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hôtel Negresco - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Place Massena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nice City Station - 4 min walk
  • Thiers Tramway Station - 8 min walk
  • Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Simple Épicerie Fine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant l'Antica - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Umi Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kruathai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Villa Bougainville by Happyculture

Upscale boutique hotel near Promenade des Anglais
Located close to Place Massena, Villa Bougainville by Happyculture provides a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Bougainville by Happyculture offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 19 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1928
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Villa Bougainville Happyculture Hotel Nice
Villa Bougainville Happyculture Hotel
Hôtel Choiseul Nice
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Villa Bougainville Hotel
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Villa Bougainville
Villa Bougainville Happyculture Nice
Villa Bougainville Happyculture
Bougainville By Happyculture
Villa Bougainville by Happyculture Nice
Villa Bougainville by Happyculture Hotel
Villa Bougainville by Happyculture Hotel Nice

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Bougainville by Happyculture pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Villa Bougainville by Happyculture doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Villa Bougainville by Happyculture?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Bougainville by Happyculture?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Bougainville by Happyculture located?

Located in Nice City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Clinique Saint Antoine, Promenade des Anglais, and Place Massena. Avenue Jean Medecin and Basilique Notre Dame are also within 10 minutes. Nice City Station is only a 4-minute walk and Thiers Tramway Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Villa Bougainville by Happyculture Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 675 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had wonderful time here. The staff on the front desk very friendly and welcoming. Room are on the smaller side. Smallest sink we have ever seen. Close to the train if you have to go to Anton, Monaco and many other places.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff, great location with just a 5mins walk to Nice Ville station, ideal if you’re travelling along the coast on day trips. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and the lobby was nice. I was grateful for the water and coffee available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne Carpenter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a really well-appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great, unique room. Really enjoyed our stay here. Elevator is a bit tight, but was a cool design.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Great stay

Had a great stay. Great staff, kind and always welcoming with a smile. The rooms are on the smaller sizes, but not a problem. Short walking distance to most things ( train station, beach, shopping area etc)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! The staff was very friendly and we loved the accommodations, especially the free coffee, tea, water, and chocolates. Can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Area not great but a close walk to the nice area of Nice. Staff was great and property was very good value and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. The rooms a bit small. But beautifully decorated. Very close to the station. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly stuff, great location, good breakfast. but i'd give it 2.5 - 3 stars. hotel would benefit from renovation

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here for a number of reasons but some highlights were the lovely service and helpful staff, the complimentary coffee machine and filtered water which you could help yourself to at anytime and the afternoon snacks. We loved our stay so much and Nice itself that we ended up staying longer. The rooms varied in size but were fine for a short stay. They were also clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness
Near the central station is the positive point. The outlook convinced me to book the space but inside is not much to appreciate. As a budget hotel, it is ok. The lift and floor level are horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality of breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient to the train station which was my purpose in staying here. The crowd is not touristy around here as a result. Found that I was able to take the lift up rather quickly. I ended up taking the stairs down often due to time. The sounds echo throughout which challenged and early bedtime. The water pressure was perfect and the staff was kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Milo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We overall liked our experience but they need to improve the cleaning of the rooms. Dust and hair from previous guests everywhere. Staff is friendly and there are a coffee machine and a water dispenser available 24h. Room and bathroom on a smaller side, but this is France...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Rita

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was extremely small. they give you ear plugs because of how loud it is. tiny washroom and lacking cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

HYUNJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were wonderful! Vera and Alim were Super! Usually hotel does not allow for early check-in but Alim helped me for early check-in after long flight from Seoul, South Korea. I was deadly tired but his help was super! And hotel offered unlimited coffees and waters in the lobby. That was one of the best part of this hotel! I could get fresh sparking water all the time and so much loved it. I will visit Villa Bougainville for sure whenever I visit Nice again! This hotel was the face of Nice for me. Thanks for every staffs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

MEHRSHAD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no one to open the door and I want my money back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

GenieRose

Liked: Staff & service
The property condition was average. More than average was the kindness of the ones I met at the reception in the night shift and the day shift. They did not rush you and the gentleman showed me how to open the door with the wifi card. He was kind. It was my first night of my European tour, and most things were new to me since my last one in 2004, an organized tour with a friend and with a big group. The next morning, I had breakfast and it was good: the egg and the potato round pieces, and juices of oranges and grapefruit, and coffee, coissant and bread. The woman desk manager was friendly and told me about her family. It was good to know because I could relate where they originally came from. Overall, I enjoyed my stay because of the kindness and friendliness of the hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We've stayed 8 nights. The room and entire hotel is in need of deep cleaning. This is beyond of what a housekeeper can do. You can see dirt or stains on the walls, around air conditioner frame, on the radiator, in the elevator. The bathroom had a sewage smell that they try to disguise by turning the air conditioner on to freezing cold and leaving the door open to the room. Once you shut the bathroom door the smell was quite strong. It is not a 4 star hotel. The breakfast was great. the staff was helpful. Location is OK, although I would not say Thiers Avenue seems very safe in the evening. It is close to Nice-Ville train station and Alsace-Lorraine tram stop. Nice and surroundings are beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proche de la gare Personnel courtois Chambre : manque d’entretien +++ ( poussière +++ sur les plinthes, taches sur les rideaux, les murs, linge literie troué !, serviettes toilettes trouées et tachées et pas tjs remplacées pour nous deux malgré demande !, poussière +++ au niveau du lustre, …) Locaux : manque d’entretien : moquette escaliers sales, plinthes dans notre chambre à remplacer car déformée par l’humidité, …) Petit déjeuner basique sans plus : pas du tout à la hauteur d’un 4 étoiles ( produits industriels, manque de réapprovisionnements, espace de la SAM trop étroit, …,) Pas du tout un 4 étoiles, 2 tout au plus ! Pour finir, décevant car nous payons le prix d’un e catégorie 4 étoiles pour ???!
Plinthes
Sommier lit
Plinthes
Rideaux
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ANDERS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Vår vistelse i Nice

Väldigt små rum, fick inte plats med två resväskor utan fick flytta i en stol på toaletten. Väldigt lite garderobsutrymmen. Men väldigt trevlig personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place a bit small thought
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lixia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
酒店地理位置方便，工作人员热情，就是房间里有异味。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like it it is it is very close to the gate of nice .easy to the beach the people are nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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