Be very wary of reading other reviews of this hotel as it has been considerably updated. I have stayed here many times, and find the staff friendly and welcoming.
The roof top bar and terrace are lovely and, yes, the happy hour (5pm-6.30pm) is an excellent idea. Rooms I have always found to be spotless and well sized, and though most have balconies it should be said that those on the front on a lower floor can get some street noise.
The Louisiane restaurant provides a very decent breakfast, though dinner is of medium quality with a choice of 3 for each course. Again, though, service is friendly, and the brother and sister Bernard and Martine are charming.
Supermarkets and banks are less than 100m away, and the seafront is barely 200m. A better situated hotel would be hard to find in Menton. As a base for exploring the Cote d'Azur - and the Italian border is only 3km away - you could do a lot worse.











