Hotel Review: Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France

For the final stay of our Mediterranean vacation we’ll be exploring Nice France. Unlike last time we were in Nice, we actually want to explore the city so I wanted a nice central location. The Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice seemed to fit the bill. Due to the last minute nature of the booking and the busy summer travel season, hotel rates we’re somewhat high, so we booked this Best Western in Nice.

Best Western is not a brand I often use, but for this trip it fit all of the requirements. The reviews of the hotel were adequate, the location looked good, and the price was right. In review, I liked this hotel, and have no major complaints, I’m just not sure I’d choose to stay here again. Anyway, let’s get into the full review of the Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Location

The best thing about the Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice is the location. It’s right in the center of town just across the street from the Basilique Notre-Dame on Av. Jean Médecin. This is a short walk from the Nice Ville Train Station and is just a block from several tram stops on the T1 line that can take you through Nice.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice

Av. Jean Médecin is loaded with shops and restaurants. This tram line is a major selling point for me as getting around easily is a high priority when choosing a hotel in a large city.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice Trams

To get to the hotel from the Airport take the T2 tram to Jean Médecin Station. From there, you can transfer to the T1 tram or just walk to the Hôtel Lakmi. We chose to walk as it’s not that far.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Check In

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Exterior

We arrived at the Best Western Lakmi on a lovely evening. It had just rained so there was a bit of summer city stink in the air, but the sky was pretty so that’s nice.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Check In

The entrance to the Best Western Lakmi Hotel is on a side street, there are a few parking spaces here if you’ve driven. We checked in at the desk and received our room key and some information about the hotel. We didn’t book a rate that includes breakfast, we’re in France, I’d much rather get breakfast at a local cafe than eat breakfast in a hotel.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Public Areas

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Stairs

We headed upstairs to our room, the elevator is small and slow and we’re on the 3rd floor so taking the stairs is easy and fast. The elevator is an old school one, manual door and doesn’t accept more than one floor destination.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Hall
We found our floor and then down the hall to our room. This is a tourist first hotel, nothing wrong with that, just something to keep in mind. The breakfast room is located on the 1st floor, sorry no pictures, we didn’t eat there.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Room Review

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi King Room

We walked into our single bed room at the Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice. The room has a small hallway entrance way with a door to the bathroom and another door into the bedroom area. On the right is a closet.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Bed

The bed was clean but a little worn. The mattress was starting to sag just a little. Both sides of the bed had power and induvial reading lights.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi TV

Across from the bed was a somewhat odd blank wall. There was a TV mounted in the upper corner of the room. The wall looked like it needs a piece of art, it’s lighted for it and everything, just missing the wall hanging.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Desk

In the corner nearest the window, the Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice has a small desk. There are tea and coffee facilities included too.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Room Fridge

In the cabinet of the desk was a small fridge. I do like having a small fridge, mostly just for keeping a bottle of water cold. It’s also great for beach days to put cold drinks into the cooler.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Closet

The closet near the front of the room in the Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France. Nothing amazing to report home here.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Bathroom Review

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Bathoom

Ok this is where things go from Ok, to meh. The Best Western Lakmi Bathroom is not good. It was clean enough but getting on in age. The sink had a large crack, the shower head had several dead sprayer holes, and the tub surround was showing some age in the grout.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Room View

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Room View

At night, the view from the room was great. We’re facing a side street but we can still see the Basilique Notre-Dame from the Best Western Lakmi.

Best Western Hôtel Lakmi Nice France Final Thoughts

The Best Western Lakmi is an adequate hotel for a few nights in Nice France. I wouldn’t say it’s amazing, but it’s sufficient. For the price we paid, I’m not sure we got a good deal, but we did enjoy exploring Nice. The location of the Best Western Lakmi is it’s best feature, it’s just a little disappointing as there are some better hotels in the exact same area.

The Best Western Lakmi could and should improve itself. It’s an amazing area, just needs the rooms to be renovated. The rooms are a good size, just too worn to be considered good. The staff at the hotel is friendly and helpful and there’s always someone at the desk. I’d gladly stay in this area again, but I don’t think the Best Western Lakmi would be my first choice.

At the end of the day, the Best Western Lakmi is fine, but nothing more. If you catch a great price it could be worth the say, but if there’s another hotel with similar rates, I’d chose that first.

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