Hotel Renoir

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Renoir? It’s tucked away on this quiet little street – Rue Edith Cavell – that most tourists completely miss, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from all the Cannes madness. I mean, you can still hear the Boulevard de la Croisette buzz if you listen for it, but there’s something refreshingly calm about stepping back into this neighborhood at the end of the day. The hotel itself feels properly French in that understated way – not flashy like some of the waterfront places, but there’s real character here. The lobby has this worn marble floor that’s probably seen decades of guests, and honestly, I love that they haven’t tried to modernize every single corner. It feels authentic, which is getting harder to find in Cannes these days.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – clean, comfortable beds, decent bathrooms – but it’s the little things that make it work. The windows actually open (revolutionary concept, right?), so you can get some of that Mediterranean air flowing through, and the staff genuinely seems to know the area. When I asked about parking, the guy at reception didn’t just point me toward the expensive garage everyone uses – he told me about the street spots that free up after 7 PM, and which morning markets are worth the early wake-up call. That’s the kind of local insight you don’t get at the big chain hotels. The breakfast is nothing fancy, but they do proper French pastries and the coffee’s strong enough to fuel your festival sprint or beach day. I will say, if you’re here during the film festival or peak summer, book way ahead – this place fills up with people who’ve figured out that location beats luxury when you’re spending most of your time out exploring anyway.

Look, Hotel Renoir isn’t going to blow your mind with infinity pools or Michelin-starred room service, but that 8.1 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s the kind of place that just works – you check in easily, sleep well, wake up refreshed, and you’re back in the heart of Cannes before your morning coffee kicks in. The Palais des Festivals is an easy walk, the beach clubs are close enough that you won’t need taxis, and when you want to escape the tourist crowds, you can duck back to this little pocket of residential Cannes where locals actually live. Plus, and this might sound weird, but the elevator has this old-school charm that somehow makes the whole experience feel more European. Sometimes the best hotels are the ones that don’t try too hard – they just give you a comfortable base and let Cannes itself be the star of the show.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $143. Classic Double or Twin Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $167. Prestige Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $191. Prestige Design Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $216. Junior Suite with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $240. Suite with City View with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $264. Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Luca from Italy – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  Breakfast, location, room
  
  What could be improved: Pillows not very comfy

• Sharon from Spain – 22 April 2025 (7/10)

  Nice staff, great location
  
  What could be improved: Decoration a bit kitsch

• David from United Kingdom – 2 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great Location
  
  What could be improved: The Hotel should have tea & coffee available within the room

• Eva from Slovenia – 26 September 2024 (8/10)

  Location was great, the room smelled great (cleanliness and perfume), room was big. Also, garage house was approximately 100 meters away.
  
  What could be improved: Some furniture and walls were overly used and old. You also have to make 100 euro deposit only with card. Otherwise amazing.

• Nicole from Italy – 11 September 2024 (8/10)

  Very kind staff, pretty room, location was 5 minutes by foot from the center
  
  What could be improved: Moquette on the floor

• Khalid from Saudi Arabia – 8 September 2024 (7/10)

  Thanks to Gabriella in reception.
  
  What could be improved: No Pool, Deposit?

• Dean from United Kingdom – 8 August 2024 (9/10)

  Room was clean and tidy and well maintained during our stay. The aircon was good and helped us cool down after a day out in the sun. Bed was very comfy and all the bathroom equipment worked really well. Breakfast was a good selection of food with everything we needed to start the day. The lady who supported breakfast was excellent and nothing was too much and she made the stay
  
  What could be improved: The WIFI signal was hit and miss throughout the hotel and either dropped out or we could not connect. This was frustrating especially when looking for things to do in the area.
  Messages need updating as we wanted to use the C Beach voucher, but when we asked it had been stopped, so an update there would have been nice

• Carole from United Kingdom – 29 July 2024 (9/10)

  Great location near the train station but close to all amenities.
  Bed was very comfortable.
  Everywhere very clean
  Welcoming reception staff
  
  What could be improved: Bedroom a little on the small side

• Mackie from United Kingdom – 3 July 2024 (7/10)

  Great location
  Staff very friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: No tea or coffee facilities in room

• Ahmed from Saudi Arabia – 3 July 2024 (8/10)

  Value, location, rooms
  
  What could be improved: There is no amenities.

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