Holiday Inn Nice Hotel Review is part of the Still The Best Trip Report.
South of France is too expensive for TPOL (see Guns & Butter: South of France Travel Guide (Budget Edition)). Luckily, I missed my flight to Nice and only had to come up with the funds points for one night (see Lufthansa LIS-FRA-NCE: Finally Arrived). Still, finding a points hotel was not easy. The Marriott properties were going for extreme rates. I had a Chase stay cert that was expiring and was happy to burn it instead of paying $250.
Location
The hotel is within walking distance to the beach. It is also within walking distance to the train station to get to Monaco.
Room
I spent my day in Cannes. This was the extent of my photography skills when I arrived at the hotel late. 
Overall
If you’re looking to get the Nice experience, staying on the waterfront is the way to go. If you’re looking to get a taste of a life you cannot afford, the Holiday Inn may be the way to go. 
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Sounds like a decent stay! Sometimes, a reliable and comfortable hotel is all you need for a great trip. Would love to hear more about the experience!”
Doesn’t look horrible.