M.M.R. Au cœur de la vie cannoise

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to M.M.R. Au cœur de la vie cannoise on Rue Félix Faure, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place in the heart of Cannes. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in unassuming packages. This little gem sits right in the thick of everything, and I mean everything – you’re literally a five-minute stroll from the Palais des Festivals where all the film festival madness happens, and the Croisette is so close you can practically smell the sea salt and expensive perfume wafting over.

The thing about staying right on Félix Faure is that you’re in proper Cannes, not some tourist bubble. There’s this fantastic fromagerie just down the street where locals actually shop (the owner, Philippe, makes the best cheese recommendations if you catch him in a good mood), and honestly, the morning sounds of delivery trucks and café owners setting up their terraces became oddly comforting. Yeah, it’s not silent at 6 AM, but that’s the trade-off for being where the action is. The hotel itself has this unpretentious French charm – nothing flashy, but everything works. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, and while they’re not huge, they’re perfectly adequate for what you’re really here for, which is exploring Cannes, not hiding in your room. What really impressed me was how the staff actually seemed to care – they knew the neighborhood inside and out, could tell you which beaches rent chairs for reasonable prices (avoid the ones right by the Carlton, trust me), and even pointed me toward this incredible little bistro on Rue Meynardier that I never would have found otherwise.

The real magic happens when you step outside, though. You’re walking distance from the covered market at Forville – and if you’re there during market days, definitely grab some of those tiny strawberries from the vendor in the back corner. The old port is maybe ten minutes if you take your time, and there’s something perfect about ending your day watching the sunset over those ridiculously expensive yachts while eating a crêpe from one of the stands. Parking can be tricky around here (well, it’s Cannes, so parking is always tricky), but there’s a public garage a couple blocks away, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t need your car much anyway. What I loved most was how this place let me experience Cannes like someone who actually lives here, not just another tourist shuffling between overpriced hotel restaurants and obvious attractions. You wake up, grab coffee from the café downstairs, and suddenly you’re part of the daily rhythm of this beautiful, chaotic city. For the price and the location, it’s exactly what you want – a comfortable base that puts you right in the middle of everything that makes Cannes worth visiting.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $1,709. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Michael from United Kingdom – 17 March 2025 (10/10)

  Location, clean, modern and lots of space. couldn't fault our stay.
  
  What could be improved: The shower mixer in the twin bed room needs replacing, no hot water.

• Mark from United Kingdom – 14 March 2024 (10/10)

  Wonderful apartment and in a great location. Hosts we extremely accommodating and friendly. Very good communication.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• P from Netherlands – 8 October 2024 (10/10)

  Locatie
  
  What could be improved: Eigelijk niks

• Paul from United Kingdom – 6 June 2024 (10/10)

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