Olympics? Nice!

I love the Olympics.

I of course had my aspirations shattered of becoming an Olympian through a bizarre and unfortunate accident with my bike, a toaster and a world atlas. I don't want to go into it too much - but let's just say that the shattering was not just of my dreams!

I've been watching a lot of it from Nice, as I've been sent here from work to um... well - I'm not really sure why. One person told me it was to look at some of our hotels, someone else said that it was to 'get the French perspective on the hotel industry', whilst my manager said it was to 'get you out of the office, you do my head in when the Olympics are on with your banners, bunting, cheering, shouting and obssessing the whole time you're here'.

Ha ha! He cracks me up - such a sense of humour!

I have taken the opportunity to check out some of the hotels in Nice. I have been told that it will be a £1 penalty for every time I describe anything as nice. In Nice. Which I still think is funny, but it always brings out plenty of eye-rolls in the office.

The Plaza hotel in Nice really dragged me away from the Olympics coverage with it's beautiful terrace with views of the sea.

The terrace has a lovely restaurant and bar, and I've whiled away many an hour daydreaming of being on that top step, and ducking my head for that gold medal.


The Park hotel in Nice is surrounded by lovely greenery, and even has a cute indoor fountain.

It's just two minutes walk from the beach too, which is perfect if you fancy not just a bit of swimming, but also a romantic stroll along the promenade.

It's also handily close if you forget anything... like your towel, or um, swimming trunks... whilst you're in the middle of getting changed.

I'm back off home tomorrow, but I think I'll come back (in my own time!) maybe a bit later in the year.

Nice is nice (nearly!) great when it's hot, but I've been told by the others in the Sports Bars that in the cooler months it's not so crowded, and feels a lot more 'French' (their words for - not so many tourists!).


When I come back, I'll definitely stay in the Nice Riviera Hotel. It's central - close to everything and it has an indoor pool and beautiful spa.

Everyone reckons that it's the best value 4 star in the city. All of the bathrooms are done out in marble too.

Nice. (doh!)

Laters,

Secret Agent