Cannes Center by Welcome to Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Cannes Center by Welcome to Cannes? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet little side street – Rue Des Chataigniers – which honestly is perfect because you’re still right in the thick of things but without all the chaos of the main drags. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, but when you step outside in the morning, it’s not like you’re immediately hit with that wall of tourist madness.

The Carnot neighborhood is sort of this sweet spot that a lot of people miss – it’s got that authentic French residential feel with the tree-lined streets (hence the name Chataigniers, which means chestnut trees), but you can still grab a proper coffee and croissant around the corner without paying those insane beachfront prices. The hotel itself has this no-nonsense vibe that I actually appreciate. It’s a solid 3-star, and they know exactly what they are – clean, comfortable, well-run, without trying to be something fancy they’re not. The 8.7 rating makes total sense because everything just… works. The WiFi doesn’t cut out when you need it, the shower has decent pressure, and the staff actually seems to know the area when you ask for recommendations.

What really sold me on this place was the little details that show someone’s paying attention. The rooms aren’t huge – this is Cannes, after all – but they’re smartly laid out so you don’t feel cramped. And honestly, the soundproofing is better than you’d expect for the price point, which matters when you’re trying to sleep off a long day of walking around. I loved that I could leave my window open at night and just hear the occasional scooter puttering by instead of the constant rumble you get closer to the Croisette. The location means you can easily walk to both the old town (Le Suquet) and the fancy shopping areas, plus there’s this great little market on Rue Forville that’s about a ten-minute stroll – perfect for grabbing fresh fruit or that amazing cheese that somehow costs half what it does back home. If you’re coming during festival season, you’ll appreciate that you can actually get back to your room without fighting through massive crowds, and the rest of the year, it just feels like you’re staying in a real neighborhood rather than a tourist bubble.

Cannes hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic Le Suquet district to elegant palace hotels and modern luxury accommodations along La Croisette Boulevard.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $174. Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Aleksandar from Serbia – 14 May 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect and big apartment near the city center, 5 minutes by foot to Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes.
  Nice and comfortable beds, very well equipped kitchen and one big balcony and two smaller ones.
  There is shop with fruit/vegetables and all other groceries in the same building.
  My recommendations!

• Taiwhan from South Korea – 14 February 2023 (9/10)

  location is great.
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Bogdan from United Kingdom – 25 September 2022 (9/10)

  Great location, very close to the beach , centre, shops.

• Stephen from United Kingdom – 1 November 2023 (8/10)

  Comfortable apartment in good location.

• Erich from Austria – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  Der Parkplatz war im selben Haus im Keller, ein super Vorteil und ein Geschäft war um die Ecke 30 m entfernt ebenso super
  
  What could be improved: gelegentlicher Lärm bei der Anlieferung der Waren für das Geschäft, war aber trotzdem okay

• Ahmed from Belgium – 28 July 2024 (9/10)

  Un formidable appartement.
  
  What could be improved: L'appartement est bien équipé, propre, organisé et l'immeuble en général était très propre. Mélania, la représentante de l'agence est très à l'écoute. Merci Mélania.

• Olha from Ukraine – 13 July 2024 (9/10)

  Затишна квартира яка знаходиться в 15 хвилинах від центру та моря. В квартирі є все необхідне для проживання. В квартирі гарний балкон на якому ми проводили час с друзями. Привітні господарка яка була постійно на зв'язку.

• Maria from Turkey – 7 April 2024 (9/10)

  Die Wohnung ist ziemlich groß, gut verteilt. Die Küche ist bequem, gibt es Waschmaschine und spühlmaschine. Die Betten sind bequem, mit gutem Matratzen. Die Lage ist perfekt, 10-15 Minuten zu Fuß bis zum Zentrum und Meer. Lebensmittel einkaufen ist sehr bequem und in der Nähe, unten im Haus gibt's ein Supermarkt U 👍.
  Uns hat die Wohnung sehr gut gefallen, für 4 Personen und einen kleinen Hund gab's Platz genug, mit 2 Badezimmern. Die Wohnung ist gut und mit Stil eingerichtet. Große Terrasse und Balkone gab's in jedem Raum.
  Wir werden gerne diese Wohnung in Cannes wieder buchen.
  
  What could be improved: Es war ziemlich laut morgens, viel Lärm von die Straße.

• Adriana from Romania – 5 September 2023 (9/10)

  Locatie excelenta, foarte aproape de centru.

• Gabriele from Italy – 24 August 2023 (9/10)

  L'appartamento è molto ampio e il balcone è così grande da poterci mangiare comodamente.
  A due passi dal centro e a 10/15 minuti a piedi dal mare.

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