Blue Bay

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Blue Bay? It’s actually tucked right into the heart of Cannes on Rue Marceau, which means you’re literally a five-minute stroll from the Palais des Festivals – I mean, you can practically hear the red carpet being rolled out during festival season. But here’s the thing that surprised me: despite being so central, it doesn’t feel like you’re staying in some tourist trap. The street itself has this nice residential vibe with actual French people going about their daily business, grabbing coffee at the corner café, walking their impossibly well-groomed dogs.

The hotel itself is one of those classic three-star places that just… works. Honestly, I’ve stayed at fancier spots that left me more frustrated than this place ever did. The rooms aren’t huge – we’re talking typical European city hotel size here – but they’re thoughtfully laid out, and the beds are actually comfortable (which, let’s be real, isn’t always a given in this price range). What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re right in the thick of things. The windows do their job, and the building seems solid enough that you’re not hearing every footstep in the hallway. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no drama, no hidden fees suddenly appearing, just friendly staff who actually seemed to know the neighborhood when I asked about dinner recommendations.

The location is honestly what makes this place special though. You’re close enough to La Croisette that you can wander down for that obligatory palm-tree-lined waterfront walk, but you’re also near the real Cannes – the Marché Forville is just a few blocks away, and that’s where you’ll find the kind of morning market experience that makes you feel like you’re actually in France, not just tourist France. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving (honestly, just don’t drive in Cannes if you can help it), but the train station is walkable, and once you’re here, everything you want to see is on foot anyway. I stayed here in late September, which turned out to be perfect timing – still warm enough for the beach, but without the summer crowds and festival chaos. The whole experience just felt… comfortable, I guess? Like the hotel knows exactly what it is and doesn’t try to be anything else, which is refreshing when so many places are either overselling themselves or cutting corners you notice immediately.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $578. Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Thierry from France – 15 September 2022 (9/10)

  Appartement, bien calme, bien situé
  
  What could be improved: Il faudrait ajouter un rideaux de douche dans la chambre équipé de la baignoire ou une protection

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