3 ROOMS – DOWNTOWN CANNES – 2 MIN FROM PALAIS Festivals

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about this place – the name is absolutely terrible and makes it sound like someone’s random Airbnb listing, but don’t let that fool you. This little three-room spot on Rue Meynadier is actually a gem if you know what you’re getting into. I mean, you’re literally two minutes from the Palais des Festivals, which during Cannes Film Festival season is worth its weight in gold (and probably costs about that much too, honestly).

The location is what really makes this work. Rue Meynadier is this narrow pedestrian street that’s sort of the backbone of old Cannes – it’s where locals actually shop for groceries and grab their morning coffee, not just tourist stuff. You’ll hear the street vendors setting up early morning, and there’s this fantastic fromagerie about thirty seconds away that I kept going back to. The building itself has that typical French apartment feel – you know, the kind with the heavy wooden doors and that particular echo in the stairwell. It’s not fancy, but it feels authentic in a way that a lot of the polished hotel chains near the Croisette just don’t.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re right in the thick of things. The pedestrian-only street means no car noise, just the occasional late-night conversation drifting up from the restaurants below. During festival season, well, all bets are off – but that’s true anywhere in Cannes. The rooms are small but thoughtfully laid out, and honestly, if you’re in Cannes, you’re probably not planning to spend much time inside anyway. The high rating makes sense because the owners clearly pay attention to details – good water pressure, reliable WiFi, and they actually know the neighborhood well enough to give you solid recommendations. One thing to note: there’s no elevator, so if stairs are an issue, definitely mention that when you book. Also, parking is going to be a challenge (like everywhere in central Cannes), but the train station is walkable, and you can easily get around on foot from here. The beach is maybe a seven-minute walk, the morning market at Forville is even closer, and you’re positioned perfectly to explore both the old town up the hill and the glitzy harbor area. It’s one of those places where the location does most of the heavy lifting, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $213. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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