Ibis Styles Nice Cap 3000 Airport

“5 mins from the airport. Great hotel”

We spent two nights here in the standard family suite which was split into a bedroom and lounge area (with double sofa bed) with breakfast. Upon check in, staff were very friendly. Our room was huge with lots of wardrobe space. Great if you have lots of luggage. We picked this hotel as we wanted t… more

We spent two nights here in the standard family suite which was split into a bedroom and lounge area (with double sofa bed) with breakfast. Upon check in, staff were very friendly. Our room was huge with lots of wardrobe space. Great if you have lots of luggage. We picked this hotel as we wanted to be near the airport as we had a 6am flight to catch and also needed to return our hired car to the airport the night before. The room/bathroom was clean. The hotel has a swimming pool which we didn't get to use. The bed/pillows was super comfy. Breakfast is simple but perfect to start your day. For those that like tea in the mornings, they have different variety tea, except your standard black tea. There is a huge shopping centre directly across the road (CAP 3000). We didn't realise how big it was until we went upstairs. Lots of shops to visit if you need a shopping spree. You can catch a train to the centre if required but we drove in. Parking in the centre can be challenging though. If you have a car, parking was free at the hotel. All staff were super friendly. They do offer an airport shuttle service to and from the hotel but this stops between 10pm-6am. As we needed to leave by 4am, the hotel were willing to book a taxi for us. My advise would be to book the taxi. The trip is only between 5-10 mins (you can walk it if you don't have a lot of luggage) and would cost around 30 Euro. We decided to book an Uber at 4am. The hotel said that would be cheaper costing us around 20 Euro. The Uber did not show up. We had another family with us and their Uber also didn't show up. We managed to book another Uber but there are not a lot of Ubers around at that time. Either book the taxi with the hotel or wake up earlier and walk across. Note, once you get to the airport, you may need to walk another 10 mins to get to the correct terminal. Also note, if leaving early in the morning, if you drop your key card off at the desk, and then walk outside to check on your taxi, you cannot get back into the building without your key (from the main exterior door) unless someone from inside opens it for you. So, if everyone exits the hotel, make sure you take your luggage with you. I think it would have been great if the hotel told us this crucial information when we were enquiring about the taxi to the airport as imagine if we all went outside and our luggage was left inside. Also, not the hotel's fault re the Uber, but I think it would also be best for them to advise customers to book the proper taxi with them if travelling early. Overall, great hotel. We would stay here again if we need to be near the airport.

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“Fabulous Hotel”

Lovely Hotel. Great staff, great breakfast, pool. Spotless . We stayed for 6 nights and will book again. Location right near mall. Beach clubs and restaurant’s. Everything we needed . Bus / rail links Ubers all very easy.

“Summer adventure with my daughter”

Quiet and very cosy hotel for a long weekend break! Exceptional hospitality and service, cleanliness and location to the airport and the coast. Accessible shopping within a short walking distance, especially for those with mobility needs. We definitely recommend it and happily will return in the … more

Quiet and very cosy hotel for a long weekend break! Exceptional hospitality and service, cleanliness and location to the airport and the coast. Accessible shopping within a short walking distance, especially for those with mobility needs. We definitely recommend it and happily will return in the future. Thank you for a wonderful weekend Ibis Style Nice 3000!

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“A very good alternative to nearby airport hotels”

Airport hotels are a category in itself where you should expect an inferior grade of balance between price and performance (quality, facilities, standard etc). Be prepared to put up quite some money for a descent room. This is true for nearly all big international airports and is particularly true … more

Airport hotels are a category in itself where you should expect an inferior grade of balance between price and performance (quality, facilities, standard etc). Be prepared to put up quite some money for a descent room. This is true for nearly all big international airports and is particularly true for Nice Côte d'Azur airport, which is the second largest airport in France. Finding a nearby room for an overnight between flights without braking the bank is a challenge. An option is a more remote hotel, preferably with a shuttle service. Such as Ibis Styles Nice Cap 3000. It's located a couple of kilometers from the airport and you "hail in" the shuttle by giving the hotel reception a call upon arrival. For us it worked very well and the nice chauffeur arrived within 15 min. After a 7 min ride we were at the spot. Located just beside the monster shopping mall "CAP 3000" it is very convenient for all interested in shopping both standard and luxury items without going in to Nice centre itself. Still, being close to this mega-mall, the hotel is very quiet and calm. In CAP 3000 there are also several restaurants of all different kinds - for instance "La Cabane de l'Ecailler", a simply top performer of fish and shellfish dishes. Se my separate review. If not interested in shopping, just walk through the mall and you'll find yourself at the beach (Plage Costeau). The Ibis chain is part of the Accor group and is one of the largest hotel groups in the world. Aimed at budget and middle class travellers, Ibis has a category called "Ibis Styles". With an intention of being budget but at the same time offer some "styling" of the interior, these hotels often include breakfast in the price. Don't expect too much though of the styling concept - for Cap 3000 it was moderate and didn't affect the overall feeling of a quite simple budget hotel. It's very much a 3-star hotel. That said, this Ibis Styles offer a good night's sleep in rather small but quiet rooms with working AC and standard amenities. There's a bar in the lounge/reception area where the breakfast also is served. Outside you'll find a big pool - quiet and on the whole very nice. A real plus! As mentioned breakfast is included. Basically a continental French breakfast, it is reinforced with eggs, fruit, cheese and some charcuteries. Just fine. The staff is friendly and helpful and the shuttle chauffeurs eager to assist you with bags etc. To sum it up: with just a short transport you get a substantially better price/performance than if you take a hotel on walking distance from the terminals. The pool and the quietness is a big plus. Coming from a long flight it is a treat to relax here. And next day you are driven back to the airport ready for your next flight. As mentioned in the beginning, one can't judge airport hotels like ordinary hotels. Therefore the four TA-dots I give is fair in this respect. If it were a city hotel it would have been lower. Nevertheless: recommended.

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