Hotel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster, Menton

Hotel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster - A Belle Époque hotel with Mediterranean views, a historic garden, and diverse leisure activities

Overlooking the Mediterranean on Menton's Promenade du Soleil, Hotel Vacances Bleues Royal Westminster occupies a historic Belle Époque building with an exotic garden featuring a two-century-old banyan tree. The 3-star hotel offers 92 air-conditioned rooms, ranging from 15 to 40m², with sea or city views, free Wi-Fi, and mini fridges; Privilege Rooms include seating areas and optional breakfast in-room. Guests dine at the sea-view Le Westminster restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, while the Côté Jardin brasserie operates all day. Leisure options include Ayurvedic massages, proximity to Menton's Lemon Festival, and organized excursions to Monaco, Cannes, and Italian villages like Dolceacqua. Four meeting rooms and an auditorium accommodate business events for up to 100 attendees.

Pros

The 200-year-old exotic garden features rare Mediterranean species, including a historic banyan tree.

Privilege Rooms offer sea views and optional in-room breakfast, with layouts accommodating families.

The hotel provides diverse activities, from bungee jumping and Monaco excursions to guided tours of Menton's gardens.

Direct access to Promenade du Soleil and a 5-minute walk to Menton's old town.

Cons

Some rooms lack balconies and have city views instead of sea vistas.

Public parking is nearby but not on-site, with preferential rates requiring advance arrangement.