Confortable et proche du Palais des Festivals

Hotel Description

You know what? Sometimes the best hotels are the ones that don’t try too hard, and this little place on Boulevard Carnot is exactly that kind of gem. I mean, the name literally translates to “comfortable and close to the Palais des Festivals” – they’re not trying to win any creativity awards here, but honestly, that straightforward approach kind of works in their favor.

The location is actually brilliant if you know Cannes at all. Boulevard Carnot runs parallel to the coast, so you’re maybe a five-minute walk to the Croisette, but you’re removed enough from the absolute chaos that happens down there during festival season (trust me on this one – I’ve made the mistake of staying right on the waterfront during May, and it’s… intense). The Carnot neighborhood has this nice residential feel with actual French people going about their daily lives, not just tourists stumbling around with cameras. There’s a lovely morning market nearby where locals do their shopping, and you’ll find way better coffee at the corner café than anything near the Palais.

What really surprised me was how well they’ve thought through the practical stuff. The rooms aren’t huge – this is France, after all – but they’re genuinely comfortable with decent air conditioning (which matters more than you’d think in summer). The walls are thick enough that you won’t hear your neighbors, and the windows actually block out street noise pretty well. Parking can be tricky in this part of Cannes, but they’ve got a system worked out with a nearby garage that’s way less stressful than trying to navigate those narrow streets yourself. The staff speaks solid English, though they appreciate it when you attempt some French – even just a “bonjour” goes a long way. Check-in was smooth, none of that pretentious hotel drama you sometimes get in resort towns.

I’ll be honest, the décor isn’t going to win any design awards – it’s sort of standard European hotel modern – but everything works, everything’s clean, and the beds are actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case). The breakfast is simple but good, with proper croissants and decent coffee, though if you’re feeling adventurous, that little bakery two blocks down toward the port makes incredible pain au chocolat. The whole place just feels… well, comfortable, which I guess is exactly what they were going for. It’s got that 8.5 rating because it delivers on what it promises without any fuss or disappointment. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want – a solid base for exploring Cannes without the tourist trap pricing or attitude.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $59. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Exceptional – Heorhii from Ukraine – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  Near to city center
  Price is good
  Many shops nearby
  Free parking places nearby
  15 minutes walking to beach
  Very responsive host
  All minimum required equiped
  
  What could be improved: No washing machine (I missed it from description)
  Deposit is required
  It is ideal for 3 ppl. For 4 and more – pretty tight

• Very stylish small apartment that has two rooms and everything you basically need. Would start there again for sure – Pascal from Germany – 9 October 2024 (9/10)

  Cute. Neat. Stylish. Clean. Comfortable
  
  What could be improved: No parking included.

• Good – Mansourha from Algeria – 1 July 2025 (7/10)

  near to center city , stores ,beach and train station.
  
  What could be improved: appart clean , but ineffective air conditioning in the hot summer climate..

• Very good – Ghees from Netherlands – 3 September 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: The staff were not sure about giving clarity on parking lot, exact address etc

• Very good – Beshoy from Spain – 29 July 2023 (8/10)

  Near to the beach
  Have an amazing location
  Near by supermarkets
  Free parking near by the building
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is too small for 5 person

• Exceptional – Houria from Morocco – 13 July 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Le deposit
  600 euro c trop

• RAS – Djibril from France – 24 November 2024 (10/10)

  Propre super bien placé

• Incroyable simple et efficace un très bon emplacement à côté de tout transport, supermarché, centre-ville, c’est un empl – Insaf from France – 12 November 2024 (10/10)

  La propreté ,le rangement ,la décoration ,le confort au top merci pour tout
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• On a passé un séjour magnifique – Mohamed from France – 8 August 2024 (10/10)

  – L’emplacement
  – La propreté
  – l’équipement
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• Bien dans l’ensemble – Cedric from France – 31 May 2024 (8/10)

  Très propre et fonctionnel 👍
  
  What could be improved: Très dur de se garer et travaux juste en bas

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