ibis Styles Cannes Le Cannet

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to the ibis Styles Cannes Le Cannet on Boulevard Carnot, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star chain hotel. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s got this quirky, colorful vibe that’s way more fun than your typical business hotel, and the location is honestly perfect if you’re smart about how you approach Cannes.

Here’s the thing most people don’t realize – Le Cannet is technically a separate town that just happens to bump right up against Cannes, and staying here is actually genius. You’re maybe a 10-minute bus ride from all the Croisette madness, but without paying those insane beachfront prices or dealing with the constant tourist chaos. The hotel sits on this busy boulevard (yeah, there’s some traffic noise, but nothing terrible with the windows closed), and there’s actually decent street parking if you’re brave enough to drive in this area. The lobby has this bold, almost pop-art aesthetic – lots of bright colors and modern furniture that somehow doesn’t feel corporate. Check-in was smooth, staff spoke good English, and they genuinely seemed to care about making sure I knew how to get around.

The rooms are small but smartly designed – I mean, this is France, so you’re not getting American-sized spaces, but everything works. The bed was actually comfortable, shower had good pressure, and there’s this nice little touch where they’ve got local photography on the walls instead of generic hotel art. What I really appreciated was how quiet it got at night, especially compared to the hotels down in central Cannes where you’ve got people partying until dawn. The breakfast was solid – nothing fancy, but good coffee and fresh pastries, which is really all you need before heading out to explore.

And here’s what sold me on the area: you can walk to some genuinely good local restaurants that tourists never find because they’re all stuck down by the port eating overpriced mediocre food. There’s this little café about three blocks away that does the best pain au chocolat I had during my entire trip – the kind of place where locals actually go for their morning coffee. The bus connections are reliable (get the day pass, trust me), and you can be at the Palais des Festivals in no time, or head the other direction up into the hills for some amazing views.

For a 7.8 rating, this place honestly overdelivers. It’s not luxury, but it’s thoughtfully done and the price point makes sense. If you’re the type of traveler who wants to experience Cannes without getting completely ripped off, or if you’re here for business and need something reliable without the fuss, this works really well. Just don’t expect a pool or room service – it’s more about being a comfortable, stylish base for exploring the real Côte d’Azur.

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: $100. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $100. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $139. Standard Suite with Queen Bed and Sofa Bed with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $164. Standard Family Suite with Two Connecting Rooms with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Nataliia from Ukraine – 15 August 2023 (9/10)

  Very comfortable bed, tasty breakfast, helpful personal. Nice place to stay in Cannes.

• Good – Ervina from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 5 August 2023 (7/10)

  What could be improved: I give seven only because the internet didn't work. I needed internet for my job. The staff was excellent.

• Will come back again! Wonderful atmosphere! – Larissa from France – 5 October 2024 (9/10)

  All staff are wonderful people! Very friendly and helpful..
  
  What could be improved: To cook eggs by ourselves 😂😂😂😂😂

• Good – Dana from United Kingdom – 18 August 2023 (7/10)

  Breakfast was good!

• Good – Maris from Latvia – 16 June 2023 (7/10)

  What could be improved: BREAKFAST WAS PRETY WEEK..

• Good – Judith from United Kingdom – 4 June 2023 (7/10)

  Breakfast was very nice and the hotel in general was very clean.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel design/colours were a bit garrish – having celebrity pictures constantly looking at you whilst changing was a bit weird. It was a little too far from the centre compared to other hotels.

• Good – Manuel from France – 7 April 2023 (7/10)

  Everything was as I expected it. Apparently the room has been upgraded which is a plus ! Nice and helpful staff.

• Good – Piotr from Poland – 29 August 2022 (7/10)

  Not that far from Cannes city center
  Decent breakfast
  Quite spacious room
  Parking on site
  Basically sever it's purpose for one night stay
  
  What could be improved: The temperature in the parking lot in summer was absolutely crazy – unpacking things from the car was brutal
  
  Quite old, depressing, low-ceiling building – I wouldn't want to stay there longer. Seemed like lower overall quality than Ibis Styles usually is.

• Had to stay here because of train delays – Isabelle from Spain – 23 August 2022 (7/10)

  The comfortable bed
  
  What could be improved: Too expensive for the location and the range of the hotel.. Not worth the price..

• Emergency stop over worked out very well – Sandra from United Kingdom – 27 April 2024 (9/10)

  Staff great & very helpful.
  Availability late in evening
  Food great
  Room very comfortable
  
  What could be improved: No

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