Nice
Europe · France
Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Rec. Nights
4 nights
Airports
NCE (Nice Cote d'Azur)
Avg. Cash
$88 - $1,812/night
Best Value
2.3¢via Hyatt
Overview
Nice is the undisputed capital of the French Riviera, where the Promenade des Anglais sweeps along a shimmering blue sea and pastel-colored buildings crowd the hilltop old town of Vieux-Nice.
The Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranee — a stunning Art Deco palace on the beachfront — offers outstanding redemptions. Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors also have strong options.
May through June and September through October offer warm Mediterranean weather without the summer hordes. Day trips to Monaco, Eze, and Grasse are all within easy reach.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Nice range from $88 to $1812 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.3+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
14 properties in Nice bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hôtel Martinez | Hyatt | 56,882 | $1,310 | 2.3¢ | ||
Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée | Hyatt | 36,149 | $796 | 2.2¢ | ||
JW Marriott Cannes | Marriott | 105,000 | $1,406 | 1.3¢ | May 23 | |
Amedia Milan, Trademark Collection by Wyndham | Wyndham | 15,000 | $198 | 1.3¢ | May 23 | |
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Milano | Wyndham | 15,000 | $188 | 1.3¢ | May 23 | |
Regent Carlton Cannes | IHG | 250,000 | $2,557 | 1.0¢ | May 23 | |
Le Méridien Nice | Marriott | 81,000 | $652 | 0.8¢ | May 23 | |
Hotel Belles Rives, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 130,000 | $1,005 | 0.8¢ | May 24 | |
AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes- Juan les Pins | Marriott | 47,000 | $327 | 0.7¢ | May 23 | |
Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton | Hilton | 80,000 | $472 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa | Wyndham | 15,000 | $88 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Chateau Eza, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 115,000 | $642 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Independent (SPHC) Tiara Miramar Beach Resort | IHG | 95,000 | $499 | 0.5¢ | May 24 | |
Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre | IHG | 83,000 | $408 | 0.5¢ | May 23 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
Best Value
If you have Points:
Hôtel Martinez
Cost56,882 pts/night × 4n = 227,528 Hyatt
Value$5,240 ÷ 227,528 pts= 2.3¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
JW Marriott Cannes
Cost105,000 pts/night × 4n = 420,000 Marriott
Value$5,622.68 ÷ 420,000 pts= 1.3¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Points:
Amedia Milan, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Cost15,000 pts/night × 4n = 60,000 Wyndham
Value$793.16 ÷ 60,000 pts= 1.3¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Regent Carlton Cannes
Cost250,000 pts/night × 4n = 1,000,000 IHG
Value$10,226.2 ÷ 1,000,000 pts= 1.0¢
Transfer time: Instant
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hotel Belles Rives, an SLH Hotel
Cost130,000 pts/night × 4n = 520,000 Hilton
Value$4,019.36 ÷ 520,000 pts= 0.8¢
Transfer time: Instant
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Nice use World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham Rewards, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
Best Option
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Hilton Honors
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
World of Hyatt
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Getting There
NCE (Nice Cote d'Azur)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $88/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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