La Chic Riviera – Clim – Wifi – Croisette

Hotel Description

You know what? La Chic Riviera isn’t going to blow your mind, but it’s actually pretty solid for what you’re paying in Cannes – and honestly, that’s saying something in this ridiculously expensive town. The location on Rue du 14 Juillet is one of those quiet residential streets that locals use as a shortcut, which means you’re literally a three-minute walk from the Croisette without dealing with the tourist chaos right on the waterfront. I mean, you can hear the buzz from the main drag, but you’re not stuck listening to street performers until 2 AM.

The rooms themselves have this sort of updated-but-not-trying-too-hard vibe. The air conditioning actually works (crucial in summer when Cannes turns into an oven), and the wifi doesn’t cut out every five minutes like some places I’ve stayed. Sure, it’s a 3-star, so don’t expect marble bathrooms or anything fancy, but everything’s clean and functional. The beds are surprisingly comfortable – I actually slept well, which is rare for me in city hotels. What I really appreciated was the little balcony in some rooms where you can sit with morning coffee and watch the locals heading to work. There’s something charming about seeing real Cannes life instead of just tourists stumbling around with cameras.

The staff deserves a mention too – they’re not putting on that over-the-top French hospitality show, just genuinely helpful people who know the neighborhood. When I asked about parking (because honestly, driving in Cannes is a nightmare), they pointed me to a small public lot two blocks away that costs half what the hotel garages charge. That’s the kind of local knowledge that saves you both money and sanity. The breakfast isn’t included, but there’s this little café literally next door where locals grab their morning pastries – way better than hotel continental breakfast anyway. And if you’re here during festival season, well… expect to pay double and book months ahead, but the energy in this part of town is incredible. You’ll catch glimpses of the madness while still being able to retreat somewhere relatively peaceful. The 7.1 rating feels about right – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without pretense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $140. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Raymond from France – 23 February 2025 (8/10)

  Un appartement très agréable

• Anas from France – 31 December 2024 (8/10)

  Propre, sécurisé, spacieux, confortable, proche de toute commodités et surtout ultra bien situé

• Veronika from Germany – 24 July 2024 (8/10)

  Die Aussicht war schön und die Strandnähe
  
  What could be improved: Leider war der Kleiderschrank voll mit privaten Sachen, und man konnte eigene Kleidungsstücke nicht ablegen

• Katarzyna from Poland – 26 May 2025 (8/10)

  Bardzo dobra lokalizacja. Mieszkanie dobrze wyposażone, niestety niezbyt czyste… na plus pralka, ale minus za niedziałający odkurzacz i brak kontaktu w łazience.
  Bardzo głośne.
  Minus także za kontakt – wiadomości wyłącznie w języku francuskim. Na szczęście rozmowa juz w j angielskim.
  
  What could be improved: Cieknaca umywalka, brak kontaktu w łazience.

• Carla from Italy – 3 February 2025 (7/10)

  Posizione e appartamento completo, dall'aspirapolvere alla lavatrice.
  
  What could be improved: Bagno con finestra sulla cucina

• Matteo from Italy – 4 November 2024 (6/10)

  Staff reattivo e disponibile per risolvere l'iniziale problema di scarsa pulizia trovato nell'alloggio (le lenzuola non erano state cambiate e risultavano inutilizzabili). Posizione comodissima per il centro della città!

• Susanna from Italy – 20 May 2025 (9/10)

  Appartamento molto luminoso, dotato di lavatrice, ampia doccia.
  Presenza ascensore nel palazzo.
  Riteniamo sia adatto a una coppia o a una famiglia con bambini stante la dimensione del monolocale.
  Perfetta comunicazione con l'Agenzia. Molto semplice la modalità di accesso all'appartamento.

• Christophe from France – 21 March 2025 (8/10)

  L'appartement en lui même, la propreté, le confort, la situation géographique!
  Le service est optimal, l'hôte est très agréable.
  Je recommande vivement cet hébergement!

• Michel from France – 24 January 2025 (8/10)

  En déplacement professionnel, j'ai trouvé l'appartement idéalement situé, très bien équipé avec une excellente connexion. L'hôte s'est montré très réactif et professionnel, c'est appréciable ! Merci pour l'accueil, je reviendrai en avril 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Rien. Tout était parfait.

• Berthold from France – 18 October 2024 (8/10)

  Très propre très bien situé rien à dire !

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