In an elegant district in the heart of nice just a five minute walk from the beach and shopping street the ellington has an air of casual refinement a subtle blend of styles handsome architecture typical of 1920s nice a patio with a hint of southern spain moulded ceilings rich wood floors and designer furniture the ellington hotel opened in january 2007 offering 110 rooms in 3 categories classic with a sahara or oriental look deluxe featuring red silk curtains and rosewood furnitur