Victoria
October 20, 2023
First time visiting Antibes. Hotel is just a 7 walk from the metro and conveniently located in Old Town, walking distance from sightseeing.
The room was artsy and plenty of space but not view. We looked into someone's apartment. I booked a queen bed but it was two twin size beds pulled together, but the mattresses and pillows were comfy.
There is a steam room in the spa that is complimentary but must be booked ahead. Worth a visit!
When checking in, we asked the front desk for recommendations on sightseeing and they gave us a map in French. Not a big deal as we just googled everything and just figured out what to see.
The rains starting coming down the day before and a weather warning was issued. A rainy day is a perfect day for a museum! We checked out and asked the front desk to store our suitcases while we visit the Picasso museum. However when we arrived, it was closed, so naturally we got very annoyed as the website didn't state that. Later we learned that a lot of town shuts down when it rains due to flooding warning. However many shops and bars were still open. It was typical rain. The front desk could have shared this information with us and told us that many places will be closed. Instead they told us to rent bicycles! Disappointing. Wondered around town, got soaked, and went to a pub to spend some time before the train.
Overall, a fairly pricey but convenient boutique hotel.