Hôtel Cannes Centre Univers

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hôtel Cannes Centre Univers? The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re actually in Cannes, not just visiting it. I mean, you’re right on rue Maréchal Foch – which sounds fancy but it’s actually this lovely pedestrian street where locals do their shopping alongside tourists who haven’t figured out they’re in a residential area yet.

The hotel itself has that classic French charm without trying too hard, if that makes sense. It’s a solid 4-star that feels authentic rather than flashy – the kind of place where the lobby has real character instead of those sterile marble monuments you see everywhere. The staff actually remembers your name after day one, which honestly surprised me. My room faced the street side, and while you do get some noise from people walking by (especially during the film festival – avoid May unless you love chaos), it dies down pretty early since it’s not a bar district. The AC works well, which matters more than you’d think in summer Cannes. I will say the bathrooms are on the smaller side, but they’re well-designed and the water pressure is excellent.

What I really appreciated was how walkable everything becomes from here. You’re maybe eight minutes from the Palais des Festivals if you’re into that scene, but more importantly, you can hit the covered market at Forville in five minutes for the most incredible produce and cheese – honestly, skip the hotel breakfast and grab pastries there instead. The beach situation is interesting too; the fancy private beaches are a short walk away, but if you know to head toward Plage du Midi (which most tourists skip), you’ll find actual locals and way better prices for drinks. Parking can be tricky around here – there’s a public garage nearby but it fills up fast during peak season, so definitely sort that out when you book. The hotel can help with directions, but I’d honestly recommend just using the train from Nice airport and walking from Cannes station – it’s like fifteen minutes and you get to see the real neighborhoods. Overall, it’s the kind of place that grows on you. Not the fanciest hotel in Cannes, but it puts you right in the heart of how the city actually works, and sometimes that beats marble countertops and infinity pools.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $181. Classic Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $216. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Ke from Canada – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location.
  
  What could be improved: Not easy to switch on electricity for lights.

• Bernard from France – 7 March 2025 (8/10)

  Location, quality of staff and facilities

• Sachiko from Netherlands – 2 November 2024 (8/10)

  The location.
  
  What could be improved: Dark room. No natural light.

• Sheila from United Kingdom – 14 October 2024 (8/10)

  This Hotel is in an ideal location very near the train station, the sea, the high end shops, the Marche Forville, Le Suquet Old Town and the many super restaurants. The lady who greeted me on arrival and departure was very warm, friendly and helpful and I was given an upgraded superior room which was a nice surprise. The staff are very nice at this hotel. It was easy to get a good night's sleep and I would definitely choose to stay here again.

• Alexandr from Austria – 10 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location, Service
  
  What could be improved: Klimaanlage = 3

• Sarah from Ireland – 29 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location good, clean room, lovely shower, comfortable bed
  
  What could be improved: Street noise loud at times, didn’t realise there was a sea view terrace and a gym/sauna, would have liked to be told about them on check in

• Koren from Israel – 22 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great location near the Palais des Festivals and beach front promenade. Relatively quite.
  Spacious room, welcoming and responsive staff.

• Fouad from United States – 1 September 2024 (8/10)

  Great location. Walking distance from la croisette
  
  What could be improved: Small rooms and no nearby parking

• Elena-catalina from Romania – 1 September 2024 (9/10)

  The room was nice and clean. It's in a great location, right in the middle, between the beach and the train station, and close to shops. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got 2 rooms for 4 people and for the middle of the season, I believe the price was fair. We had a great stay!
  
  What could be improved: The doorknob and locking device had a problem and therefore every time you left the room you had to close it multiple times until the door would lock properly. The problem was reported, and the reception staff said they would send a handyman but throughout the stay, the door had problems sometimes closing well and other times not closing at all.

• Patrick from United Kingdom – 27 August 2024 (9/10)

  One of the best located hotels in Cannes, well priced and staff were really nice.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really

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