63m2 Grande Terrasse, Climatisation & Parking, 2BR

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment you walk in, you actually feel like you’re in someone’s well-appointed Cannes apartment rather than a typical rental. I mean, that 63 square meter terrace isn’t just marketing speak – it’s genuinely massive by French Riviera standards, and honestly, I spent most of my evenings out there with a glass of wine watching the neighborhood come alive.

The location on Boulevard de la République is one of those addresses that sounds fancy but is actually super practical. You’re in the Prado district, which – if you know Cannes at all – means you’re close enough to the action without being in the middle of the Croisette chaos. There’s this little bakery about two blocks down that does incredible pain au chocolat (locals line up there around 8 AM), and the Monoprix is literally a five-minute walk when you need groceries or beach supplies. The air conditioning works brilliantly, which isn’t always a given in these older Cannes buildings, and parking… well, let’s just say having a guaranteed spot in this city is worth its weight in gold. I’ve seen people circle the Croisette for an hour looking for street parking.

The two bedrooms are set up smart – one feels more like a master suite, the other works perfectly for kids or if you’re traveling with friends who don’t mind a slightly smaller space. What I really appreciated were the little touches that show someone actually lives in or cares about this place: good kitchen knives, enough towels, decent coffee maker. The terrace furniture isn’t that cheap plastic stuff you usually get – you can actually sit out there comfortably for hours. During the film festival season (which, fair warning, gets absolutely insane in this neighborhood), you’ll pay premium rates, but the rest of the year it’s surprisingly reasonable for what you get. The building itself has that classic Cannes charm without feeling stuffy, and the other residents seem to be a mix of locals and longer-term visitors rather than party crowds, so nights are actually peaceful. If you’re planning to cook at all, the kitchen is properly equipped, though honestly, with all the incredible restaurants within walking distance, I barely used it except for morning coffee and the occasional late-night snack after too much rosé on that fantastic terrace.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $223. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

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