Carlton Riviera Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about Carlton Riviera Apartment? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street – Rue du Médecin Lieutenant Bertrand Lépine – but you’re literally a five-minute walk from all the Cannes madness. I mean, you can hear the faint buzz of the city center, but it’s not keeping you up at night like some of those places right on La Croisette where the party never stops.

The building itself has that classic French apartment feel – you know, the kind with the heavy wooden doors and marble entrance that makes you feel like you’re staying in someone’s actual Cannes pied-à-terre rather than just another hotel room. The apartments are honestly well-appointed (and I say that as someone who’s stayed in my fair share of cramped European “suites”). There’s actually space to unpack your suitcase, which… let’s be real, is rarer than it should be. The kitchenettes are functional too – not just for show – which came in handy when we grabbed fresh produce from the Marché Forville. Speaking of which, that market is maybe a ten-minute walk away, and it’s where the locals actually shop, not the touristy spots near the Palais des Festivals.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to know Cannes beyond just the obvious tourist spots. When I asked about parking (because driving in Cannes is… well, it’s an adventure), they directed me to this little public lot that’s not marked on most tourist maps but saves you from circling the city center for an hour. The whole area feels more authentic than staying right in the thick of things – you’ll pass actual French families walking their dogs in the morning instead of just cruise ship tourists. The 8.6 rating makes sense once you’ve been there; it’s not trying to be the flashiest place in town, but everything works the way it should. Honestly, during festival season this location is perfect because you can escape back to actual quiet when the Croisette gets overwhelming – and trust me, it gets overwhelming. The walk to the beach or the main shopping areas is short enough that you don’t feel isolated, but far enough that you’re not dealing with the constant noise and crowds that come with those prime real estate spots that charge twice as much for half the space.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $154. Deluxe Apartment with 2 large double beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Andriy from Austria – 26 September 2024 (9/10)

  Everything was good, excellent location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Deadria from United States – 12 June 2024 (9/10)

  Tea on location. Spacious apartment. Bright and sunny with lovely garden view. Classy location.
  
  What could be improved: No instructions for washing machine or shower operation. Figured it out using Google, but could use instruction sheet.

• Mahjouba from United Arab Emirates – 3 June 2023 (9/10)

  the place is located in a good area and easy access. the place is large and can welcome a couple. nicely thought and super accommodating.

• Erik from United States – 25 May 2023 (9/10)

  proximity
  
  What could be improved: n/A

• Chris from United Kingdom – 6 October 2022 (8/10)

  location for the croisette and rue d'antibes was amazing. very easy entry and exit with the electronic codes.
  
  What could be improved: A welcome pack / file with instructions for the wifi and check out process would have been helpful.

• Magdalena from Poland – 16 November 2023 (6/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Staff, No toilet paper and no basics for such a high value and no one responded to my needs as I only received the information that the facility had issues with the staff

• Elwin from United Kingdom – 1 July 2022 (1/10)

  Good location. The concierge was very good. Safe building.
  
  What could be improved: When we arrived, we noticed that the bed linen was horrible. We had to complain to get it changed.
  The bedroom did not have a light. This was highlighted when the bed linen was changed, but nobody bothered to fit a light bulb so we had to walk around in the dark.
  The dishwasher was falling apart and the wood panel has been removed exposing the appliance.
  While in the apartment, the bottom part of the kitchen cupboard unit just dropped to the floor.
  It says there is a safe, but this does not work. We assumed it was the batteries. The room had a keyless system and the cleaning staff also had the code. So a working safe was necessary.
  The TV is probably 20 years old.
  The glass on the picture in the living room is shattered and potentially a health and safety hazard.
  The carpet in the living room was very old.
  The bathroom shower area had mould
  The second bathroom had stuff piled up and was unusable.

• Rudi from Italy – 4 October 2024 (9/10)

  Appartamento spazioso e ben arredato. Camera da letto comoda e ben organizzata. Posizione dello stabile a pochi passi da Boulevard de la Croisette e quindi dal mare. Ci torneremo sicuramente anche l'anno prossimo !

• Nathalie from France – 3 October 2024 (8/10)

  Emplacement, confort, équipement
  
  What could be improved: Manque d isolation phonique.

• Mario from Portugal – 28 April 2024 (9/10)

  Muito boa localização , boas condições

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