A 2 pas de la croisette

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about A 2 pas de la croisette? The name isn’t just cute marketing speak – it’s literally accurate. I mean, you can actually walk to the Croisette in about two minutes, maybe three if you’re dragging luggage. The hotel sits on Avenue de Grasse, which honestly sounds fancier than it looks, but that’s sort of the charm here. It’s this quiet residential street that feels refreshingly normal after all the glitz you see closer to the beach.

The building itself is classic Cannes – that cream-colored facade you see everywhere, but well-maintained in a way that tells you someone actually cares about the place. Check-in was surprisingly smooth (I was expecting typical French bureaucracy, but the staff switched to English without that slightly annoyed look you sometimes get). What really won me over was how they knew the neighborhood – when I asked about parking, they didn’t just point to the nearest garage but actually explained which streets have free spots after 7 PM and which ones to avoid during market days. That’s local knowledge you can’t fake.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star, but there are thoughtful touches that bump it up a notch. The AC actually works well, which – trust me – matters a lot during Cannes summers. Windows are properly soundproofed too, because while Avenue de Grasse is quieter than the main drags, French drivers still love their horns. I stayed on the third floor and could barely hear the street noise, though you’ll catch snippets of conversation from the café terrace across the way in the evenings (honestly, it’s kind of charming). The bathroom was recently updated – you can tell because the fixtures actually match and the shower has decent water pressure.

What really sets this place apart is the staff’s approach to recommendations. Instead of handing you a generic tourist map, they’ll tell you that the bakery two blocks down makes the best pain au chocolat in the neighborhood, or that if you want to avoid the Croisette crowds, there’s a lovely coastal path that starts just past the Majestic. They know which restaurants are tourist traps versus where locals actually eat (hint: walk inland a few blocks). The 9.7 rating makes total sense once you experience this level of genuine helpfulness.

Location-wise, you’re perfectly positioned – close enough to walk to all the festival glamour and beach clubs, but far enough away that you can escape the chaos when you need to. The train station is about a 10-minute walk, which is clutch if you’re planning day trips to Nice or Monaco. There’s a Casino supermarket practically around the corner for supplies, and the Wednesday market on Rue Forville is an easy stroll.

Look, this isn’t going to be the fanciest place you’ve ever stayed, but it gets everything right that actually matters. Clean, comfortable, genuinely helpful staff, and a location that gives you the best of both worlds – proximity to the action without being stuck in the middle of it. For a 3-star in Cannes, that’s honestly pretty impressive.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $137. Deluxe Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Ron from United States – 6 June 2025 (10/10)

  Our host/owner Bruno met us at the apartment, helped bring in the bags, explained all of the details of the apartment and gave us some great restaurant recommendations. The apartment is very large, beautifully decorated & furnished, fully equipped kitchen, fantastic location, easy walking right near to all of the shopping, dining and sights of Cannes. The large parking lot across the street made parking our car a breeze. We highly recommend the apartment and plan on staying there again soon.
  
  What could be improved: Absolutely nothing. Bruno has thought of everything that you would need to enjoy your stay in Cannes.

• Jody from United Kingdom – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Fantastic top floor apartment with a sea view. All recently renovated and very tasteful decor. Amazingly comfy bed! Loved the balcony too.

• Kirsty from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  Beautifully decorated, clean and modern. Central location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• John from United Kingdom – 26 April 2025 (10/10)

  Fabulous property with an excellent location to the centre. Can’t fault our stay and look forward to a return visit
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Julie from United Kingdom – 25 February 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent property. Great location. Very helpful host!

• Debora from Italy – 6 January 2025 (10/10)

  An amazing experience! A fabulous apartment, really beyond expectations! Beautifully decorated with great taste and attention to detail, nothing is missing: every aspect has been carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort. The host is incredibly attentive to guests' needs, always available and ready to welcome any request with exceptional kindness. A flawless stay that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a high quality experience.
  
  What could be improved: I have no aspects to report

• Anna from Sweden – 23 November 2024 (10/10)

  fantastic apartment, comfortable, modern and you have everything you need. we will definitely stay here the next time we come. supermarket and bakeries close by. you won't go wrong if you choose to stay here.

• Philippe from United States – 4 October 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful , easy access , close from La Croisette
  Clean , great feedback from the owner , will be back

• Matthias from Austria – 15 September 2024 (10/10)

  Absolutely stunning apartement, beatiful interior design, very comfortable bed, equipped with everything that was needed. Very central location, just a few minutes walk to the train station, shopping street, beach and old town. Hosts were extremly amicable and the check in was very smooth. Parking at Vaubaun is a bit finicky, use St. Nicolas if travelling with a bigger car.
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Marc from Qatar – 14 August 2024 (10/10)

  The host is a very nice person. Bruno made sure to give us local restaurants recommendations which turned out to be amazing. The apartment was nice, clean and well located. 7min walking from the train station.

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