Hotel Schtak

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Hotel Schtak? I walked past it three times before realizing this unassuming building on Rue d’Antibes was actually my hotel. It’s one of those classic Cannes properties that doesn’t scream for attention – which, honestly, turned out to be exactly what I needed after dealing with the chaos of festival season crowds just a few blocks away.

The location is actually pretty brilliant once you get your bearings. You’re right in the thick of things on one of Cannes’ main shopping streets, but it’s far enough from the Croisette that you’re not paying those insane beachfront prices. I mean, you can walk to the Palais des Festivals in maybe eight minutes, and there’s this great little boulangerie called Maison Julien literally around the corner where I grabbed croissants every morning. The staff there started recognizing me by day three – that’s when you know you’ve found a good spot. What surprised me was how quiet the rooms actually were, considering you’re on a pretty busy street. I was expecting traffic noise all night, but the windows do a decent job of blocking it out.

The hotel itself feels properly French in that slightly worn, comfortable way – not Instagram-perfect, but real. My room was small (this is Cannes, everything’s small unless you’re dropping serious cash), but it had everything I actually needed. The shower had good pressure, which you can’t take for granted in older European hotels, and the bed was genuinely comfortable. The front desk staff spoke excellent English, though they seemed genuinely pleased when I attempted my terrible French. There’s no fancy lobby to speak of, just a simple reception area, but honestly that kept things efficient. Check-in took about two minutes, and they had solid recommendations for dinner spots that weren’t tourist traps.

I stayed there in September when things were calming down from summer madness, and the whole area felt more livable then – you could actually get a table at the outdoor cafés without booking days ahead. The hotel’s 7.7 rating feels about right to me. It’s not going to blow you away with luxury amenities or knockout views, but it delivers exactly what it promises: a clean, comfortable base in central Cannes without the premium you’d pay closer to the beach. If you’re the type who spends most of your time exploring rather than lounging in your room, and you want to be walking distance from both the glitzy Croisette scene and the more authentic neighborhoods up the hill, this place makes a lot of sense. Just don’t expect them to hold your hand – it’s refreshingly no-nonsense in the best possible way.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $84. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $90. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $78. Single Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Great stay in the heart of Cannes! – Russ from Canada – 27 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location was fantastic! close to the train station, restaurants, patios, shopping, grocery stores, and only a couple blocks from the public beach. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful! also the room had a really great rain shower.
  
  What could be improved: The wifi was a bit weak at times, but this was usually short lived.

• Superb – Jemalyn from France – 15 August 2024 (9/10)

  The room is very clean and the staffs were also nice and kind.
  The hotel is close to the beach (croisette), the restaurant too and the tourist spot😊 it’s very convenient.

• Amazing, would definitely book a room in this hotel whenever we visit Cannes again. – Karl from France – 3 July 2024 (9/10)

  The location was perfect and the staff were really nice and welcoming.
  
  What could be improved: Basically nothing, great “rapport, qualité, prix”.

• Central hotel in Cannes – Gerd from Germany – 8 June 2024 (7/10)

  Two blocks away from Palais de Festivals in Cannes , modern style, very clean, very good shower
  
  What could be improved: My room was facing rue d’ Antibes and so it was a bit noisy, even at night , I used my ear plugs (needed)

• very good – Jeff from Turkey – 6 October 2023 (8/10)

  location
  
  What could be improved: no 24 h reception

• Location is the best – 2 minutes from a railway station, 3 minutes from a supermarket, 5 minutes from a free beach – Viktor from Ukraine – 16 July 2023 (9/10)

  A lot of people wrote that a breakfast was not good. So I didn't expect a lot, but so pleasantly surprised – it was not only croissant and a cup of coffee, but also piece of baguette, jam, butter and a glass of juice
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately there is no fridge and electric kettle inside room

• Superb – Antonio from Switzerland – 10 July 2023 (9/10)

  The location is perfect, right in the city center!
  
  What could be improved: nothing special.

• Had a brilliant stay in Cannes the hotel was lovely and the staff very friendly would stay again – Linda from Malta – 3 July 2023 (8/10)

  Room was nice and very clean sheets changed daily which is very nice and breakfast delivered to the room every morning at chosen time which was great . Very central to everything in Cannes good value for money
  
  What could be improved: I think the room would benefit with a small fridge and tea /coffee maker

• Very good – Berlin from United States – 25 June 2023 (8/10)

  Location was very close to the train station. The staff were incredible and very kind! The room was perfect for our one night stay and the bathtub was our favorite.
  
  What could be improved: It is a little noisy into the night, but the shutters for the window helps.

• Smooth. – Grace from United Kingdom – 20 June 2023 (9/10)

  I loved that the property was evidently looked after and the rooms were serviced to an exceptional standard every single day. Every time we came back after a day out the room looked as it did when we first arrived.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing i’d say about the property was the €7 breakfast was not a lot of food. It was exactly what we paid for but just a warning it doesn’t fill you up.

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