hiccups Posted December 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Because there isn't much information on the France ports of call board, I wondered if anyone had recommendations on a hotel in Nice, and transportation to the port in Monte Carlo. We could also stay in Monte Carlo, of course, but a cursory glance on Trip Advisor indicates hotel prices are much more reasonable in Nice. We're on the 10/12/19 Pursuit sailing. Thanks for any suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted December 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Might also be a good idea to post in France Ports in the Europe forum within the Ports of Call forum here https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/forum/462-france-ports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted December 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Have a look at Residence Le Palais Saleya. It is quite central. We will be staying there. It has good reviews on trip advisor. Concerning transport from the hotel to Montecarlo, you can book it from the hotel. They appear to have reasonable prices. We will book with them our transfer from Nice Airport to the hotel. Once we have booked a transfer from Nice Airport to Cannes with Jam Transfers. They were fine. You can also find them in trip advisor. Ivi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azamarajunkie Posted December 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) The last time we joined a cruise in Monaco (Seabourn) we stayed in the Port Palace hotel right on the harbour. It made for a lazy breakfast on the day of joining and crossed the harbour with our cases to the ship on the electric eco boat. The hotel was reasonably cheap and has easy access from the casino area via an internal lift. The Journey to Monaco from Nice airport is usually about an hour by private taxi, or a bit longer by bus from the airport. Apparently Helicopter is much quicker but consequently much more expensive😀 Edited December 28, 2018 by Azamarajunkie Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150edmiston Posted December 29, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Azamarajunkie said: The Journey to Monaco from Nice airport is usually about an hour by private taxi, or a bit longer by bus from the airport. Apparently Helicopter is much quicker but consequently much more expensive😀 We didnt do it but there is a train goes along the coast. I think from recall it was 25mins from nice to monaco. Google and see what you can find. If you have time, go to St Tropez and Port Grimaud. It is wonderful. PS everything is very expensive, no matter what you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audobon_tx Posted December 29, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audobon_tx Posted December 29, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) On the beach, in the middle of everything. Edited December 29, 2018 by flyingshoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted December 29, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Thanks. As the OP said, the ports of call board was pretty useless on this so I’m glad they raised the question here. Some useful suggestions to follow through with, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150edmiston Posted December 29, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I found this link in a trip research folder we used at the time. Still current. https://en.oui.sncf/en/train/timetables/nice/monaco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfastman Posted December 29, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Nice Riviera is a good hotel centrally located and very reasonable. We have taken the train from Nice to Monte Carlo and it was very good and cheap (about 20 minutes journey as opposed to the bus which took more than one hour). Edited December 29, 2018 by Belfastman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted December 29, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Check out the Palais de la Mediterrannee right on the Promenade des Anglais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpymuffin Posted December 30, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2018 22 hours ago, flyingshoes said: On the beach, in the middle of everything. +1. The Negresco isn't cheap, but it's a great experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted December 30, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 30, 2018 We stayed at Le Meridian in Monaco. October their rates weren’t that bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150edmiston Posted December 31, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2018 21 hours ago, Cruise Junky said: We stayed at Le Meridian in Monaco. October their rates weren’t that bad. Fab hotel, but usually silly money. If you can get a good rate take it, as its 4 seasons etc standard. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted December 31, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, 150edmiston said: Fab hotel, but usually silly money. If you can get a good rate take it, as its 4 seasons etc standard. David I do remember we paid €199 a night for a sea view. But yes, fabulous hotel. Loved it. Just checked rates for next October...mother of God!! Edited December 31, 2018 by Cruise Junky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiccups Posted December 31, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thanks for all the suggestions! We may scrimp a bit on the hotel to be able to do a private transfer to Monte Carlo. DH is booked with PerryGolf on the cruise so we'll have our luggage plus his golf clubs, which makes public transportation a little more difficult. Then again, last year in Lisbon we arranged for transportation from the airport to the hotel, specifying we had luggage and golf clubs, and the service screwed up and sent a regular car. DH had to sit on his clubs in the back seat 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted December 31, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) On 12/30/2018 at 4:12 AM, Cruise Junky said: We stayed at Le Meridian in Monaco. October their rates weren’t that bad. A few years ago we stayed overnight at the Le Meridian in Nice (much cheaper than Monaco) before joining Journey in Monaco, excellent hotel in a good location with a lovely rooftop restaurant. The staff were very helpful chasing up the Airline to recover a lost item of luggage which arrived just in time for our transfer to the ship. Edited December 31, 2018 by Bloodaxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpgrneyes Posted January 2, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 2, 2019 On 12/30/2018 at 6:52 PM, hiccups said: DH is booked with PerryGolf on the cruise so we'll have our luggage plus his golf clubs, which makes public transportation a little more difficult. Then again, last year in Lisbon we arranged for transportation from the airport to the hotel, specifying we had luggage and golf clubs, and the service screwed up and sent a regular car. DH had to sit on his clubs in the back seat 🙄 We did an Azamara British Isles Cruise with Perry Golf a few years ago. We used Ship Sticks, and they picked the clubs up from us at home and Perry Golf took care of them from there on. We did fly home with them, but it was much easier for us, particularly as we had other plans for several days precruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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