Florella Félix Faure

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Florella Félix Faure? The name sounds way fancier than what you actually get – and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. This little 3-star sits right on Rue Meynadier, which is basically Cannes’ main pedestrian shopping street, so you’re literally in the thick of everything without paying those insane Croisette prices.

I mean, sure, it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury – the 7.8 rating tells you that much – but there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the place. The rooms are clean and functional (though don’t expect a ton of space), and here’s the kicker: you can walk to the Palais des Festivals in maybe eight minutes, hit the beach in ten, and there’s this amazing little bakery called Boulangerie Julien literally around the corner that does these incredible pain au chocolat. The hotel staff actually recommended it to me, which was a nice touch – felt like they genuinely cared rather than just going through the motions.

What I really appreciated was the location’s practicality. Rue Meynadier can get pretty bustling during the day with all the shopping and street vendors, but it quiets down nicely in the evenings. Plus, being on a pedestrian street means no crazy traffic noise at night, just the occasional late-night reveler wandering back from the port area. The Marché Forville is a two-minute walk if you’re into that morning market scene – and trust me, the olive vendors there know their stuff. Parking’s going to be your biggest headache (welcome to Cannes), but there’s a public garage on Rue Georges Clemenceau that’s walkable, though it’ll cost you. The front desk folks were pretty helpful with directions and seemed to actually know the neighborhood, not just the tourist trap spots. Check-in was smooth, no drama, and they had decent English which always helps. Look, it’s not the Carlton or the Martinez – you’re not getting marble bathrooms or concierge service – but for what you pay, you’re getting a solid base camp in one of the best possible locations in Cannes, run by people who seem to actually care about doing their job well.

Early hotels booking in Cannes is essential during major events like the Film Festival, as accommodations fill up quickly with visitors eager to experience the city’s renowned glamorous atmosphere and luxury shopping.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $139. Apartment with Balcony with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Okay – Michael from South Africa – 17 August 2024 (7/10)

  Spacious
  
  What could be improved: Check in very late.
  
  Difficult to get your luggage up many stairs especially if you older.
  
  No decent television.

• Very good – Anna from Austria – 23 July 2023 (8/10)

  AC works very well, the water pressure is perfect and the view is magnificent. The washing machine is huge advantage when you have beach holidays. And the location is very nice, we liked to go to the beach, which are to the right of the yacht parking.
  Also my recommendation for future stayers is Gelato Junkie not so far from apartment, very tasty ice cream))
  
  What could be improved: There is no elevator and it was not mentioned, it's very crucial for 2 girls with big luggage.
  Also the code for keys was incorrect and we got it at last moment, we had to call to the office.
  And it's not clear where to throw the garbage away.

• Modern, chic and very French with a very central location in the middle of amazing landmarks. – Lyle from Canada – 12 July 2023 (9/10)

  Beautiful and modern French aesthetics. Great location and very responsive hosts.
  
  What could be improved: Just a minor issue getting the keys as the host provided an incorrect code, but quickly fixed the error.

• Fabulous apartment in Cannes. – Scheller from United States – 11 June 2023 (9/10)

  Centrally located and very comfortable for our party of 3. The apartment could easily accommodate 4 adults. The bathroom was spacious. It was great to have a washing machine. It was an easy walk from the train station and easy to get around the area by foot. There was no lift but walking up the 49 steps wasn’t too bad, even for me carrying 2 suitcases. We enjoyed the beach, shopping and eating. We even took a day trip to Monaco.
  
  What could be improved: We ran out of toilet paper, we only had 2 rolls and had to buy more. It wasn’t a big deal. The apartment was close to the grocery store, Monoprix. It would have been convenient to have some type of cleaning spray and paper towels but we made do without.

• great place – Ahmed from United Kingdom – 23 March 2023 (9/10)

  great place – good location, very clean
  
  What could be improved: a bit of a faff to book with security deposit and city tax online but once this is done – v smooth process

• very comfortable and clean apartment, very well located. – Susana from France – 30 December 2022 (8/10)

  super clean and comfy, well located
  
  What could be improved: it took some time to figure out how the lighting works and the standing lamp was either broken or too hard to figure out how to light. also there was a light cover missing on one of the bathroom lights. last thing- lots of paperwork and deposit to secure before arrival, a little bureaucratic and fussy. otherwise great.

• Great accommodation in a good location but some difficulty with the tight spiral staircase. – Matthews from United Kingdom – 12 October 2023 (7/10)

  The location for the use of the palais de festivals was perfect. Just a short walk each morning passing many cafe's for coffee and breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately the entrance to the accommodation is at the top of a tight spiral staircase, 3 floors up. Travelling with heavy luggage made it difficult to access on arrival.

• Fantastic – Tina from United Kingdom – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

  Given the code which made getting the keys easy..
  
  What could be improved: The glass shelf above the sink. Bit awkward.

• Great location, clean, comfortable, good value – David from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location. Clean. Private.
  
  What could be improved: Automatic stair light needs to stay on longer!

• Super comfy and central positioned! – Alice from Italy – 8 December 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect location, only 5 mins walking distance from Palais de Festival – ILTM Cannes event venue!
  The apartment is cleaned and comfy, nice shower and there’s also a sofa bed. The price range is also very good!! I highly recommend this place!

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