Hôtel Montaigne & Spa

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hôtel Montaigne & Spa? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet residential street that most tourists never find – which is honestly part of its charm. I mean, you’re still in Cannes, but you’re in the Carnot neighborhood where real people live, not just where they vacation. The building itself has that understated French elegance thing going on, nothing flashy, but you can tell someone put thought into every detail.

The spa is where this place really earns its keep, and I’m not just saying that because it’s in the name. After spending days walking around the festival crowds (if you’re there during that madness in May), slipping into their treatment rooms feels like entering a different world entirely. The staff actually knows what they’re doing – I had this incredible facial that used local ingredients, and the therapist told me about these Provençal techniques her grandmother taught her. You can hear the faint sounds of the neighborhood through the windows sometimes, kids playing in the courtyard next door, which somehow makes it feel more authentic than those sterile hotel spas where everything’s dead silent.

What I really appreciated was how the concierge – this lovely woman named Marie – gave me directions like a local would. Instead of just pointing toward the Croisette, she told me to walk down to where the old bakery used to be, then turn left at the pharmacy with the green awning. That’s the kind of knowledge you only get when people actually live in a place. The rooms are proper French hotel rooms, not huge by American standards, but thoughtfully designed with these gorgeous shutters that actually block out the light when you need to sleep off jet lag. The shower pressure is excellent – trust me, after a few days of mediocre hotel bathrooms, you notice these things. There’s this little balcony in some rooms where you can have your morning coffee and watch the neighborhood wake up, which beats staring at another hotel across the street any day.

Honestly, the 8.3 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be the most luxurious place in Cannes, but it does what it does really well. The breakfast is proper French, with actual croissants that taste like butter and air, not those dense things you get at chain hotels. Parking can be a bit tricky since it’s a residential area, but there’s a small lot behind the building, and honestly, you probably don’t need a car anyway. The train station is close enough that you can hear the occasional train, but it’s not disruptive – more like a gentle reminder that you’re connected to the rest of the Côte d’Azur. If you’re looking for that authentic French hotel experience without the tourist circus of the main drag, this is your spot. Just don’t expect everyone to speak perfect English – though honestly, that’s part of the charm.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $103. Classic Double or Twin Room with Free Spa Access with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $143. Superior Double Room with Free Spa Access with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $160. Deluxe Double Room with Free Spa Access with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $176. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $194. Junior Suite with Free Spa Access with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $228. Connecting Family Room with Free Spa Access with 2 single beds, 1 large double bed and 2 double beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Harjit from United Kingdom – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  We managed to get an upgrade to a junior suite which was nice. However, the flooring from the bedroom to the adjacent sitting area was absolutely terrible. All the laminate flooring was bubbling, top layer missing, all water damaged.
  
  A terrible shame that the flooring g let down an otherwise decent experience.
  
  What could be improved: A new floor is essential.

• Marc from Italy – 6 April 2025 (9/10)

  I liked everything in the hotel.. The staffs are very friendly and I booked in a classic room but when we came they already upgrade our room in a deluxe room.. Very good accommodation and comfortable.. We should come back here again and very recommendable to our friends..

• Lourdes from United Kingdom – 27 December 2024 (9/10)

  The overall cleanliness
  
  What could be improved: The bedroom was a bit too hot

• Kaito from Switzerland – 1 December 2024 (7/10)

  What could be improved: You can leave the hotel earliest at 07:00

• Cecile from United Kingdom – 19 November 2024 (9/10)

  Clean room, spacious, very friendly staff,, only downside is 10 minutes walk to the coast..
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Ana from Serbia – 14 September 2024 (8/10)

  Location is really good and central, in less noisy street. Bed is extremely comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Mini fridge in the room can not take more then 3 0.5l bottles.
  Spa has only hammam a small poll too small to swim.
  Gym is equipped only with tread mill and cycling. There was power plate too, but it’s out of order.

• Miguel from Spain – 7 September 2024 (9/10)

  Squeaky clean and modern rooms. Super quiet. Very friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: Check-out is at the same time the breakfast ends

• Ayesha from United Arab Emirates – 1 September 2024 (9/10)

  The parking is within the building, you don’t have ta go out or walk far
  I was upgraded to bigger room , it was very clean also the bed sheets were super clean
  
  What could be improved: I wish they provide better breakfast .. actually I think better to take the room without breakfast.. you can go outside and have it .. this is what I did ..

• Elke from Belgium – 24 August 2024 (7/10)

  We got upgraded to the suite which was very nice. Our room was very big, comfortable bed, and even a hot tub!
  
  What could be improved: The shower was awful. The different sprayers weren’t working properly and the drain was completely clogged, causing the water to run all over the bathroom.

• Bruno from Gibraltar – 24 July 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The breakfast is not the same level as the hotel.

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