Cannes CROISETTE, Palais des Festivals, Beaches, Apart Residence Le MINERVE

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked up to Le Minerve on Rue des Frères Pradignac – the street’s tucked away just enough that you feel like you’ve discovered something the cruise ship crowds haven’t found yet. But you know what? This place completely surprised me. It’s got that perfect Cannes balance where you’re literally a three-minute walk from all the Croisette madness (I mean, you can see the Palais des Festivals from some of the upper floor windows), but when you’re actually in your apartment, it feels surprisingly peaceful. The building itself has this classic French residential vibe – none of that flashy hotel lobby stuff, just a clean, well-maintained entrance that makes you feel more like a temporary local than a tourist.

What really sold me on this place was the apartment setup. I stayed in one of their larger units and honestly, having a proper kitchen after days of restaurant meals felt like such a luxury. The kitchens are actually functional too – not those sad hotel kitchenettes with a broken coffee maker and one fork. I ended up grabbing fresh produce from the Marché Forville (maybe a ten-minute walk) and cooking breakfast most mornings, which saved me a fortune and honestly tasted better than most hotel breakfast buffets anyway. The living spaces feel genuinely homey, with decent-sized windows that let in that gorgeous Mediterranean light. I will say the décor is pretty standard – think IKEA meets French apartment rental – but everything’s clean and comfortable, and the beds are actually good quality. Parking can be a bit tricky in this part of Cannes (street parking fills up fast during festival season), but they can help arrange spots nearby, and honestly, once you’re here you can walk to most places you’d want to go.

The location is what makes this place special though – you’re close enough to stumble back from the casino or late dinners on the Croisette, but far enough from the main drag that you’re not dealing with constant foot traffic and street noise. I loved being able to duck into the Carrefour City just around the corner for wine and snacks, and there’s this little bakery on Boulevard de la République that locals actually go to (not just tourists). The beaches are maybe a seven-minute walk, and you’ll hit the less crowded sections first before you get to the main hotel beach areas. During the film festival it gets absolutely crazy everywhere, but even then, this neighborhood stays relatively sane. For a 4-star place with a 9.6 rating, the prices are actually reasonable for Cannes – especially when you factor in the money you’ll save cooking some meals and having the space to actually relax instead of feeling cramped in a tiny hotel room.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $287. Studio with Terrace with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Perfect for a short break in Cannes – Andrew from United Kingdom – 15 December 2024 (10/10)

  The host Iskra was so friendly when we met her on arrival. She sent us some great tips for exploring Cannes. The apartment is incredibly modern, spacious and spotlessly clean. There is everything you need in the kitchen and a lovely terrace to enjoy a bottle of wine on in the evening. The location is perfect, just round the corner from excellent restaurants, bars and La Croisette promenade.

• Exceptional – Iaroslav from Czech Republic – 28 June 2024 (10/10)

  Great apartment, everything is new, pleasant host, perfect location
  
  What could be improved: A bit loud on the evenings / nights

• Exceptional – 王博闻 from Germany – 22 May 2024 (10/10)

  Very convenient location, right in the city center. The apartment was very well maintained, had everything we needed: kitchen with dishwasher, washmachine, coffee machine, a tiny balcony. The host was very nice and patient.

• great property in the vicinity of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès – Nazar from United States – 11 October 2023 (10/10)

  Great host, location, updated apartment and good shower
  
  What could be improved: a bit more space))

• Well appointed, excellent locant and amazing host – Kristen from France – 21 August 2023 (9/10)

  The locations was exceptional, very close to the beach and the city. The host was lovely and was in contact throughout our stay to ensure we were informed of attractions and changing details within the local area.
  
  What could be improved: It can be a little noisy at night, but the host has done everything possible to reduce this.

• Superb!! – Richard from United Kingdom – 20 July 2023 (10/10)

  Fabulous apartment, very well equipped and high end fixtures and fittings. Location really good
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Exceptional – Lateef77 from Lebanon – 1 May 2023 (10/10)

  The apartment is in a superb location! It's very modern and comfortable! The host is very nice and kind!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Everything was perfect!!

• Exceptional – Jimmy from France – 21 May 2025 (10/10)

  Tout était parfait !

• Exceptional – Irina from Romania – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

  Totul a fost exceptional! Atentie la detalii, aspect modern si luxos, pozitie extraordinara, la un pas de Cannes Croisette. Foarte aproape de proprietate se gasesc restaurante de top si cele mai exclusiviste beach cluburi. Gazda, o doamna extraordinara, ce s-a asigurat ca sejurul meu sa fie unul minunat, cu toate lucrurile puse la punct. Voi mai reveni cu siguranta, de cate ori voi ajunge la Cannes!

• Traumhaft schön an der Côte d’Azur – Mirjam from Germany – 10 August 2024 (9/10)

  Tolle Gastgeberin. Liebevolles Welcome. Modern ausgestattet mit Liebe zum Detail. Einfach top und gerne wieder.
  
  What could be improved: Wir waren in der Hauptsaison da, daher war es nachts sehr laut da wir mitten im Zentrum waren.

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