Le Riviera – Cannes – Croisette – Casino

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from Le Riviera when I first pulled up to Avenue de Lérins – it’s tucked away on the quieter end of the Croisette, past where most tourists venture. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly what made it special. The location is actually perfect if you want to be close to all the Cannes action without being right in the thick of the crowds that swarm around the Palais des Festivals. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the casino (hence the name, I guess), and the beach access is right there – not the fancy private beach club strips, but the public areas where you can actually spread out a towel without paying thirty euros for a lounger.

The hotel itself has this sort of old-school French Riviera charm that feels authentic rather than trying too hard. I mean, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect marble lobbies or concierge services, but the rooms are clean and comfortable with those classic French windows that actually open – something you don’t always get in newer hotels. The staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay work, which honestly surprised me given how jaded hospitality can get in popular destinations like this. Check-in was smooth, and they gave me solid recommendations for dinner spots away from the tourist traps along the main drag. The neighborhood around here is where you’ll find locals grabbing coffee and pastries in the morning, especially if you walk toward Rue d’Antibes – that’s where the real Cannes happens.

What really sold me on this place was the practical stuff that actually matters when you’re traveling. Street parking isn’t impossible to find (though good luck during the film festival), the rooms are quiet despite being close to the action, and you can walk to everything worth seeing without needing taxis or dealing with the brutal traffic that clogs up the main Croisette during peak season. The beach is honestly better on this end anyway – less crowded, and you get the same Mediterranean views without fighting for space. Plus, you’re close enough to the old town (Le Suquet) to climb up there for sunset views, but far enough from the port that you don’t hear boats and traffic all night. It’s one of those finds that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something the guidebooks missed, even though you’re still right in the heart of Cannes.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $178. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Tessa from Netherlands – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  It was very easy and flexible with picking up and returning the keys. The appartment is perfect for a 1 or 2 person stay and has a great location.

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