For my first trip to Nice-Ville, I couldn't have made a better choice than to stay at Mercure Marche aux Fleurs. Main points to rave about: the location--the hotel's directly across the street from the Promenade des Anglais, providing a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean as you walk out the front door. To have that 3+ mile walkway to stroll and take in the sights of the sea, with immediate beach access: beyond beautiful and convenient. The hotel's in striking distance of "Nice-ville," the old town section--that made for splendid, wandering walks every day. And it's close to public transport--the TGV line stops in town (best to catch a cab to the hotel, though); and the trams and bus lines can get you to other spots on the shore. But the hotel's interior was fantastic, too. My room was smartly designed, tastefully decorated; excellent, firm bed and pillows; and surprisingly quiet, given the proximity to the promenade and beach. Important perk: A/C. The hotel staff was terrific: impressively multi-lingual, informative, patient, and kind. Two slight critiques: there's no elevator in the hotel. You can get help with your baggage, though. Second: my room (1st floor) had a damp smell to it. I chalked it up to beach life. Still, it'd be great if the bathroom (in particular) had exhaust fans of some sort. That point noted, I'd return to Mercure Aux Fleurs in a heartbeat!