Villa Otero By Happyculture, Nice

Villa Otero By Happyculture - A Belle Époque boutique Nice hotel with Art Deco design and daily afternoon tea service

Located in Nice's Musicians Quarter, this 4-star boutique Villa Otero occupies a restored 1900s building renovated by Parisian designer Stephanie Cayet. The property features 38 air-conditioned rooms decorated with statement wallpapers, blue jewel tones, and vintage prints reflecting the Belle Époque era. Each room includes premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, safes, and bathrooms with Italian showers stocked with Gallimard and Fragonard toiletries. The lobby showcases leather sofas, club chairs, and shelves lined with leather-bound Victor Hugo volumes. Happyculture serves a daily buffet breakfast from 7:00 to 10:30 AM, featuring cold cuts, pastries, and beverages, while complimentary afternoon tea runs from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Situated 500 yards from the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the Nice hotel stands a 5-minute walk from Nice-Ville train station, 11 minutes from the beach, and 15-20 minutes from Promenade des Anglais.

Pros

Daily complimentary afternoon tea service with pastries, tarts, and macaroons

Interior features authentic Belle Époque design elements and period-appropriate decor

Bathrooms supplied with local luxury toiletries from Gallimard and Fragonard

On-site library with leather-bound classics and regional guides

Cons

6 miles distance from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Limited pet policy - only animals under 5kg accepted with €10 daily fee