ADVICE - Weeklong stay in French Riviera
Oct 21, 2016, 2:29 pm
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ADVICE - Weeklong stay in French Riviera
We are strongly considering a weeklong stay next Sept/Oct. (2017) to the French Riviera for our wedding anniversary. I would be utilizing a 7 night voucher, so we would be in the same hotel for the entire stay. We were originally considering the Riviera Marriott La Porte de Monaco, but I am concerned that the less than central location may be a problem for a weeklong stay assuming we'd like to travel around the French Riviera little bit . I am Marriott Gold, so it would also be nice to get some kind of breakfast and a decent chance of an upgraded room. Would we be better off at the JW in Cannes or the Boscolo Exedra Nice as opposed to the Monaco Marriott? Are there other options I am not thinking of? Thanks for any advice!
Oct 21, 2016, 6:36 pm
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Suggest checking the reviews on TA, Fodors & Frommers. Enjoy.
Oct 21, 2016, 10:50 pm
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Do you plan to rent a car or travel by train around the French Riviera? That makes a big difference in where you should stay.
Oct 23, 2016, 8:06 am
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We liked the Boscolo in Nice.
Oct 24, 2016, 1:19 pm
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If you're renting a car, here are some approximate driving times to various tourist locations from the Riviera Marriott hotel in Monaco: Nice: 35 minutes; Ville Franche Sur Mer: 29 minutes; Eze: 20 minutes; Cagnes Sur Mer: 42 minutes; St Jean Cap Ferrat: 27 minutes; Antibes: 54 minutes; Beaulieu Sur Mer: 20 minutes; Menton: 27 minutes; St. Paul de Vence: 49 minutes; and, if you want to see a little bit of the Italian Riviera, there is Ventimiglia, Italy: 30 minutes. The driving time estimates are largely from the Marriott website.
Oct 24, 2016, 8:29 pm
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I enjoy having a car in this area, but the train works well between larger cities, such as Nice and Monaco/Monte Carlo or if you decide to go to Marseille or Aix. I love driving along the corniches and also exploring the smaller towns where local train service can be infrequent.
Oct 26, 2016, 9:11 am
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Consider the JW Cannes if you want a quieter place to stay. Nice is a larger city, along with the traffic, but also more things to do. Monaco is a good location if you want to visit the Italian Riviera in addition to the French Riviera.
Oct 26, 2016, 10:12 am
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I've used Cannes as a place to stay to explore the Riviera. You're making a great choice to spend a week in the Riviera. There is so much to see and do. I have wonderful memories from our time spent there. Do check the price of parking at the hotels you are considering. It won't be cheap.
Oct 26, 2016, 10:03 pm
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I've used Cannes as a place to stay to explore the Riviera. You're making a great choice to spend a week in the Riviera. There is so much to see and do. I have wonderful memories from our time spent there. Do check the price of parking at the hotels you are considering. It won't be cheap.
Oct 27, 2016, 5:30 am
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Oct 28, 2016, 11:29 am
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However, a daily rate from a major car rental agency in Europe can be very expensive compared to a weekly rate with unlimited miles. Moreover, if you need special features in the car, such as an automatic transmission, availability can be problematic if it's not reserved in advance to be picked up at a large airport.