Design Appartment 100sqm close to Palais Beach and Restaurants

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Cannes apartments, and honestly? This place on Avenue Saint-Nicolas gets it right in ways that surprised me. The whole “Design Appartment” thing sounds a bit pretentious at first – I mean, come on – but when you walk in, you actually understand what they’re going for. It’s one of those spaces where someone clearly thought about how people actually live, not just how a place photographs for Instagram.

The 100 square meters feels generous without being wasteful, you know? There’s this flow between the living areas that makes sense when you’re juggling beach gear, restaurant leftovers, and that inevitable Cannes shopping haul. What really sold me was the morning light – the windows face just right so you get that soft Mediterranean glow with your coffee, but you’re not squinting by 10 AM like in some of those east-facing places near the port. And speaking of location, being on Saint-Nicolas puts you in this sweet spot where you can walk to Plage du Midi (honestly better than the touristy Croisette beaches) in about eight minutes. The locals actually swim there, which tells you something.

The Prado-République neighborhood is having a moment – well, it’s been having a moment for a while now, but it still feels more authentic than the glitzy center. There’s this excellent little café, Café des Arts, literally two blocks down where the barista knows everyone’s order and the croissants are still warm at 8 AM. For dinner, you’ve got real choices within walking distance – not just the tourist traps. Le Bistrot des Anges is right there if you want proper French food without the Croisette markup, and honestly, the bouillabaisse rivals anything you’ll find at the fancy hotel restaurants. The apartment itself has this well-equipped kitchen (I actually cooked, which never happens on vacation), so you can grab fresh stuff from the morning market at Forville – though fair warning, that’s about a 15-minute walk or a quick Uber ride.

What really impressed me was the attention to actual comfort. The bed is properly firm, the shower has decent water pressure (you’d be amazed how many beautiful apartments fail this basic test), and there’s enough storage that you’re not living out of your suitcase for a week. The AC works quietly – crucial for those sticky summer nights when even the sea breeze isn’t enough. Parking can be a bit tricky in the area, but there’s usually street parking if you’re willing to walk a block or two, and the hosts actually give you decent advice about where to look instead of just shrugging like some places do. The 9.5 rating honestly makes sense once you’ve been there a few days – it’s not perfect (the Wi-Fi can be spotty in the bedroom), but it delivers on the things that actually matter when you’re trying to experience Cannes like someone who lives there, not just passes through.

Visitors often choose Cannes apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent French Riviera destination.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $303. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Francesco from Italy – 6 June 2025 (9/10)

  Everything!
  
  What could be improved: Need more mirrors

• Jonathan from France – 17 March 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Super accueil, super séjour, merci à Marc & Boris!

• Christophe from France – 19 December 2024 (10/10)

  Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cet appartement. Il est très spacieux, confortable et moderne. Depuis son emplacement, tout peut se faire à pied pour visiter Cannes, ses restaurants et ses plages. Le patio intérieur est très relaxant et le garage adjacent à l’appartement est pratique et facile d’accès.
  
  Le check-in était très efficace et notre hôte s’est montré disponible lors de notre séjour.
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• Mama from France – 20 August 2024 (9/10)

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