I prefer the 3 stars Relais Mercure Marche aux fleurs, which is next to the Opera and in the continue of the main avenue Promenades des Anglais, in front of the sea. Very good and clean, moderate prices, good breakfast.

I stayed once to an excellent 4 stars hotel, Chateau des Ollieres, which was the home of a Russian Prince and now a special, but expensive hotel. The decoration is perfect but it's not on the beach.

You can find more info on these hotel in their WEB sites.

For Relais Mercure Marche aux fleurs, look at http://www.mercure.fr For Chateau des Ollieres, at http://www.chateaudesollieres.com

Best Regards Joanna in Athens