Originally Posted by
MarcElMile
In the same boat, going 4 nights is May.
Booked 2 nights Novotel suits at the airport, place has some of the best rating among the Accor properties and price is not much different from normal Novotel. Location is good too, with airport/beach view and in front of the train station.
Then 2 nights Ibis Styles
Beaulieu Sur Mer. Area is very nice to relax and good location to do daytrip to Monaco. Reviews are also very good + free breakfast. Can report back if anyone is interested 
2 x 2 nights is to max the current promotion.
In the summer the area behind the Novotel Suites was a massive building site for the Grand Arenas project, so don’t be surprised if there is still a big building site there! The tram into the centre of Nice is easy from there. We like to take the tram to the end of the line at Port Lympia and then enjoy the views walking along the promenade towards the airport. Enjoy your trip!
EDIT: if you have young children with you, make sure you take swimsuits, a towel and sun cream to play in the fountains on the promenade du Paillon in the centre of Nice.