Le Panoramer Sea View

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to Le Panoramer Sea View on Boulevard Jean Hibert, I wasn’t expecting much – you know how those 3-star places can go either way. But here’s the thing about this spot: it gets the fundamentals right, and that sea view actually delivers on what the name promises. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, which is perfect if you’re visiting during one of Cannes’ many events, but also means you can stumble back after a long dinner on rue Meynadier without calling an Uber.

The rooms are what I’d call “proper French hotel” – not huge, but thoughtfully laid out with those tall windows that actually open (thank god, because some of the newer places have those sealed things that make you feel trapped). The sea-view rooms on the upper floors are worth the extra euros, especially around sunset when the light hits the Baie de Cannes just right. Fair warning though – Boulevard Jean Hibert can get a bit lively during festival season, so if you’re a light sleeper, maybe pack some earplugs or request a room facing away from the street. The staff actually knows this and will sort you out if you ask nicely.

What really won me over was the little stuff – like how the front desk guy (I think his name was Philippe?) gave me the real scoop on where to grab coffee in the morning that wouldn’t cost me fifteen euros. There’s this tiny place just around the corner on rue Louis Blanc that locals use, and honestly, that kind of insider tip is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to experience Cannes beyond the tourist traps. The hotel itself doesn’t serve breakfast – well, they do, but it’s pretty basic continental stuff – so having those local recommendations matters. Parking is… well, it’s Cannes, so it’s complicated. There’s street parking if you’re lucky, or you can use the underground garage a block away, but factor that into your budget because it’s not cheap.

Look, Le Panoramer isn’t going to blow your mind with luxury amenities or make it onto Instagram influencer lists, but it does something more valuable – it puts you right in the heart of Cannes without the boutique hotel price tag. The 7.3 rating feels about right; it’s solid, reliable, and the kind of place where you spend your days exploring the Croisette or hiking up to Le Suquet for those panoramic views, then come back to a clean, comfortable room where you can actually hear the Mediterranean if you open your windows at night. During the quieter months – I was there in early October – you get this lovely sense of living like a local, especially when the summer crowds have thinned out and you can actually enjoy a morning walk along the harbor without dodging selfie sticks.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Cannes at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak May festival season when the city hosts its world-famous cinema celebrations.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $230. Apartment with Sea View with 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Mcdonald from United Arab Emirates – 15 December 2022 (8/10)

  you cannot beat this view. the sounds of the waves, the cafe lined street and great running along the beach side. Maria is incredibly nice and very helpful.

• Chose if you are an easy-going person. – Defne from Turkey – 15 September 2024 (8/10)

  Great view. Basically on the beach. Easy walk to most places. Full automatic blinds were good against light and for safety. Host lady Maria was very kind and flexible with merting hours, made me feel welcome. She explains the house well and you feel like she will be around if you need anything. The comforter was missing in the apartment and she brought me one.
  
  What could be improved: The flat is on the 1st floor and there is no elevator. If you are not fit to carry your suitcase upstairs, it might be a bad surprise. Also, the bedroom and wardrobe are on the second floor of this dublex, so there will be 1 more floor to carry the suitcase. I did leave it on the first floor so my suitcase was in the middle of the living room and the kitchen the whole time, with no wardrobe to settle on this floor. Only a few hangers are provided in the flat.
  Beware that there was too much noise even though the blinds are closed on both floors, day and night.
  The flat gets too hot being on the last floor with basic roof. It is extremely hot specially upstairs and the AC is not working upstairs. The lady said they will put a new one but do not know when. I am a warm weather person but it was too much even for me., luckily the weather cooled after a few days. Opening the window does not really help and the food cooking smell from restaurants downstairs fills the flat if you open the window. If you do not mind it is ok but some people are sensitive about these things so I wanted to mention.
  Also, beware that beach towels are not provided. No spare towels or linens are provided. Toilet papers are very limited and paper towel for the kitchen was almost finished. Of course you can replenish yourself but there is not a supermarket nearby. Only a small shop for basic supplies.

• Superb – V from Switzerland – 26 June 2025 (9/10)

  Maria was great!
  
  What could be improved: Great location

• Location was perfect. Short distance from the center. Vary nice place. – Johanna from Finland – 5 July 2024 (9/10)

  Location was perfect. Short distance from the center. Nice place.
  
  What could be improved: AC could have been a bit more powerful. It got a bit hot during the hot days.

• Beautiful location and view, with poor cooling – Tahaab from United Arab Emirates – 21 July 2023 (5/10)

  + Great location! Very close to the centre and the Palais. And in the midst of cafes, restaurants and stores.
  
  + Beautiful view!! Faces the sea straight up. Easy walk to the beach.
  
  + The caretaker of the property – Martha – is excellent! She is amicable, friendly, helpful, even goes out of her way to help make it easier for you – despite the other issues at the property. It gets the rating because of the view, location and Martha!
  
  What could be improved: – Cannes is hot in June. Very hot. And I have low heat tolerance. I’d specifically asked the owner via Booking.com if there was airconditioning in the apartment. And the owner replied yes it was fully air conditioned. I went in expecting it to be.
  
  But was surprised to see one small AC unit on the lower floor which only cooled the space in front of it. it’s a duplex – across two levels. And one small unit is not enough.
  
  The top level where the bedroom and bed is has NO AC and it is boiling hot! It is claustrophobic. The AC of the building doesn’t work because none of these do in Cannes’ buildings.
  
  I had to draw the curtains shut for 3 days flat and keep the AC on downstairs for it to become mild. And slept downstairs on the comfortable sofa bed throughout the trip. I ended up paying for a room upstairs I didn’t use.
  
  Else it was suffocating and I’d have left. Martha said that was the case unfortunately and was kind enough to go to her place and get a standing fan to help 🙂 Bless her. But it made no difference. Not her fault.
  
  The owner wasn’t honest, despite being asked, hence, this place lost ratings. In that heat, AC is expected for those used to it and wanting it. Not being transparent, isn’t cool.
  
  Will I stay again? If the AC is fixed on both levels, yes. if not, no. Bu4 thank you Martha for making the stay bearable.

• Superb – Flavio from United Kingdom – 12 September 2023 (9/10)

  The owner provided excellent costumer service throughout. Maria was superb in everything she did to make us comfortable and enjoy our time.
  
  What could be improved: The Air-con could be better.

• Uncomfortable – Geraldine from United States – 15 October 2024 (2/10)

  What could be improved: Shower drain did not work. Was partially fixed but couldn’t take a shower without turning water off to drain and then starting again. Furnishing was cheap and uncomfortable. Stairs a nightmare.

• Very good – Fallilou from France – 14 November 2022 (8/10)

  Nous avons bien apprécié la position géographique de l'appartement à deux pas de la plage, 15 mn de la gare à pied et proche des commodités.
  Mention spéciale à Maria pour sa gentillesse, sa disponibilité et sa flexibilité sur les horaires pou la remise et la récupération des clefs.

• Good – Jean from France – 26 August 2024 (7/10)

  L emplacement
  
  What could be improved: La clim ne fonctionnait pas
  Au début et la clim dans l étage nulle

• Good – Maud from Netherlands – 11 August 2023 (7/10)

  Het uitzicht, de centrale ligging.
  
  What could be improved: Niet heel schoon, zand nog op de vloeren. Slaapbank was niet echt een slaapbank, kan wel een opknapbeurtje gebruiken.

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