Appartement Miramar Cannes Croisette

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Appartement Miramar? It’s literally on the Croisette – I mean, you step out the front door and you’re already on that famous palm-lined boulevard where all the Festival de Cannes madness happens. But here’s the thing that surprised me: for being right in the thick of everything, it actually feels more like staying in someone’s well-appointed apartment than a typical hotel.

The building itself has that classic French Riviera charm – you know, the kind with those wrought-iron balconies and shutters that actually work. What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to know the neighborhood inside and out. When I asked about dinner spots, they didn’t just point me toward the obvious tourist traps along the Croisette (though honestly, people-watching from Martinez’s terrace is pretty spectacular). Instead, they sent me up into the backstreets near Rue Meynadier where locals actually eat – and for half the price. The apartment setup means you’ve got proper space to spread out, which is honestly refreshing after staying in those cramped hotel rooms you usually find in prime locations like this.

Location-wise, you’re basically spoiled for choice. The Palais des Festivals is maybe a five-minute walk if you’re moving slowly, and the old town’s charming chaos is right behind you up the hill. I loved that you could grab fresh produce at the Marché Forville in the morning, then be lounging on the beach at Plage du Martinez by noon. The only real downside – and this isn’t really the hotel’s fault – is that parking can be a nightmare during high season. There’s the underground garage at the Palais des Festivals, but it fills up fast and costs a fortune. Street parking? Good luck with that unless you’re willing to walk twenty minutes from the residential areas. The noise situation is actually better than you’d expect for being on such a busy street. Yes, you’ll hear some traffic and the occasional late-night reveler during festival season, but the windows are decent quality and it’s more of a gentle hum than anything jarring. What really sold me on this place was the little details – the way the morning light hits those tall French windows, how you can actually see a sliver of the Mediterranean if you crane your neck just right from certain rooms, and the fact that you feel like you’re living in Cannes rather than just visiting it. For a three-star place, it punches well above its weight, especially considering where you are. I mean, you’re paying for the address as much as anything else, but at least you’re getting genuine charm along with it.

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Rooms

• Estimated price from: $166. Apartment with 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Bruno from France – 2 August 2023 (8/10)

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