Hotel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster, Menton

Hotel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster - A Belle Époque hotel with Mediterranean views, gardens, and event facilities

Overlooking the Mediterranean on Menton's Promenade du Soleil, Hotel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster features 92 rooms, including Privilege rooms with sea views (26-40m²) and Comfort rooms (15-19m²). Rooms offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mini fridges, and seating areas; some include balconies or terraces. The property houses Le Westminster restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and Le Banian bar with a palm-shaded terrace. A 200-year-old banyan tree dominates the hotel's landscaped gardens, which include nine themed sections like the Japanese and rose gardens. The hotel provides four meeting rooms (up to 100 guests) and organizes activities such as 4x4 off-roading and gastronomic dinners. Landmarks like Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel (300m) and Plage des Sablettes (500m) are within walking distance.

Pros

The Privilege rooms offer panoramic Mediterranean views and spacious layouts (26-40m²).

The gardens feature rare species, including a 200-year-old banyan tree and musical water displays.

Proximity to Menton's old town (5-minute walk) and landmarks like Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden (1km).

Activities include guided tours, paragliding, and seasonal events like the Lemon Festival.

Le Banian bar provides a shaded terrace with palm trees.

Cons

Some rooms lack balconies.

Limited on-site parking (nearby public parking at Saint Roch, 200m away).