Yet more new good hotel redemption options in Nice and Cannes

I have been running an unofficial series of posts on Head for Points about good hotels for redeeming your loyalty points in the south of France.  This is because it is a popular weekend break destination from the UK, with flights from regional airports across the country, and can be expensive if you pay cash.

Last year I reported how Hyatt is taking over two of the best properties in Nice and Cannes.  This is a great result for anyone with a stack of Hyatt Gold Passport points to redeem.

I also reviewed my stay at the InterContinental in Cannes (photo above), which included a visit to the Radisson SAS’s roof-top bar (photo below).  These are also both available on points.

Marriott is the latest hotel group to launch a new luxury hotel in Nice.

AC Hotels, the Spanish group which entered into a branding agreement with Marriott in 2011, has just opened a property in Nice.  Whilst the property was formerly a hotel, it has been fundamentally gutted and rebuilt. 

Set a few streets back from the beach, it has an attractive rooftop pool and of course benefits from having brand new interiors.  Some rooms also have sea views.

You can learn more about the hotel here.  It has been categorised at Category 7 by Marriott Rewards which makes it 35,000 points per night.

PS. If you are not a regular Head for Points visitor, why not sign up for our FREE weekly or daily newsletters? They are full of the latest Avios, airline, hotel and credit card points news and will help you travel better. To join our 70,000 free subscribers, click the button below or visit this page of the site to find out more. Thank you.

Hotel offers update – June 2025:

Want to earn more hotel points?  Click here to see our complete list of promotions from the major hotel chains or use the ‘Hotel Offers’ link in the menu bar at the top of the page.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 15th July 2025, the sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card is TRIPLED to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. This would convert into 25,000 Avios or into 40 other airline schemes. It would also get you at least £300 of Marriott hotel stays based on our 0.5p per point low-end valuation. Other T&C apply and remain unchanged. Click here for our full card review and click here to apply.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 14th August 2025, the sign-up bonus on the Hilton Honors Plus debit card is TRIPLED to 30,000 Hilton Honors points. You will also receive Gold Elite status in Hilton Honors for as long as you hold the card. Click here for our full card review and click here to apply.

Want to buy hotel points?

• Marriott Bonvoy is offering a 30% to 50% bonus (varies by individual) when you buy points by 16th July 2025. Click here to buy.

• World of Hyatt is offering a 20% bonus when you buy points by 21st July 2025. Click here to buy.