Centrally situated in Menton, 8 minutes stroll to railway station, similar to bus station, and in other direction, to old town. 4 minutes to promenade.

Courteous and helpful reception staff, available from 3pm to 9pm, and up to 11am for checking-out.

Bedroom compact but with sufficient space around 3 sides of double bed. Ample shelf storage, but minimal hanging space.

Shower room tiny, with wash hand basin small and rectangular, with an overhanging shelf. So, when rinsing mouth or face, need to stand at free end of it, to minimise wetting your feet ! The shower cubicle, however, is quite spacious, in that you can avoid touching any sides when bending ! Shower hose and water temperature easy to manage. Shelf provided for toiletries, but no safety grab handle. Floor is ridged to provide some fall protection, but care still needed. Hair-dryer good.

Air-conditioning unit worked well, in October. TV has usual 2 dozen or more French channels, plus 3 in Italian, 2 German, and BBC World and CNN for English language viewing. (Spanish channels weren't functioning during my stay.) Wi-fi signal strong. 4 sockets provided in my room for charging or using own appliances.

Rooms serviced to a high standard.

No safe provided, but good, traditional, keyed door locks.

Overall, pleasantly surprised at value for money. ( Did not opt to take breakfast.)