Hôtel Gabriel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the highest guest score in our Menton sample at a modest price, in a quiet, central spot near the beach and station. Skip the standard rooms if you travel with lots of luggage, because guests say they are compact.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Hôtel Gabriel is our Best Value choice for Menton, a three-star hotel in the old town. It suits couples and solo travellers who want a quiet, central base and friendly service at a fair price. It lists free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
It suits people who pack light. Guests note that some units are spacious, but standard rooms are compact with limited luggage storage. If you need room to spread out, book a larger category or look at our other picks.
Location and getting around
The address is 12 Bis, Rue Lorédan Larchey, in Menton's Old Town. Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10, calling it central and quiet, within walking distance of the beach, the old town and the train station.
The sights in our data are all in Monaco: the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco (8.1 km, about 101 minutes on foot), the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate (8.3 km, about 104 minutes) and the Prince's Palace of Monaco (8.4 km, about 105 minutes). That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for a day trip. These are straight-line estimates and not verified.
What guests say
The score is 9.5 out of 10 from 2,671 reviews, joint first of the 8 hotels we compared. Guests praise the location and a friendly team available around the clock, offering local recommendations and a warm welcome.
The main reservation is space. Standard rooms are compact and storage for luggage is limited. Breakfast is listed as continental, gluten-free and buffet.
Price compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put Hôtel Gabriel at €86.46 per night, 8% below the €93.76 median of the hotels we sampled. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Prices in Menton were close together on those dates. Our Budget pick, Best Western Hotel Mediterranee Menton, was €84.66, three stars and 8.3. Our Luxury pick, Best Western Premier Hotel Prince de Galles, was €81.66, four stars and 8.9, cheaper than the Gabriel on those dates. Compare all three for your stay, since the order may change.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Menton. The Best Value pick balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest. Hôtel Gabriel has the top score in our sample, a large review count and a 9.8 location score at a price below the median.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the room category carefully, as standard rooms are compact.
Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate. Parking is not listed in the data, so ask the hotel if you are driving.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hôtel Gabriel close to the beach?
Guests say the beach, old town and train station are within walking distance. Exact distances have not been verified.
How much does it cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €86.46 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Are the rooms small?
Standard rooms are compact with limited luggage storage, according to guests. Some other units are spacious.
Can I walk to Monaco from Hôtel Gabriel?
Not realistically. The Monaco sights in our data are 8 km or more away, over 100 minutes on foot, so use public transport or a taxi.