‘Maison Blanche’

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Maison Blanche on Avenue de Grasse – I mean, you see a lot of hotels claiming to be boutique gems in Cannes, right? But this place actually delivers on that promise in ways that surprised me. The building itself has this understated elegance that feels authentically French rather than trying too hard, and you know what struck me first? The lobby smells like lavender and old wood instead of that generic hotel air freshener scent most places pump in.

What really sets this place apart is its location – and I don’t mean that in the usual “convenient location” way everyone says. You’re tucked away enough on Avenue de Grasse that you won’t hear the festival crowds stumbling back from Martinez at 3 AM (trust me, that matters during festival season), but you can still walk to the Palais des Festivals in about twelve minutes if you take the side streets. The staff actually knows these little shortcuts too, which is refreshing. I had this great conversation with the concierge about the best time to hit Marché Forville – apparently Tuesday mornings are perfect because the vendors are restocking from the weekend rush but tourists haven’t figured that out yet. Little things like that show they’re not just going through the motions.

The rooms themselves feel more like staying in someone’s incredibly stylish apartment than a typical hotel room. Mine had these gorgeous shutters that actually blocked out the light (you’d be amazed how many five-star places mess this up), and the bathroom had this rainfall shower that I may have spent way too much time in. Parking can be a bit tricky – they have valet service but it’s not the smoothest operation I’ve ever seen, though the guys are friendly enough and the rates aren’t completely outrageous for Cannes standards. The breakfast deserves a mention too because it’s clearly sourced locally rather than the usual hotel buffet situation – proper French pastries that taste like they came from a neighborhood boulangerie, not some industrial kitchen. I mean, when you’re paying five-star prices you expect this stuff, but it’s nice when places actually follow through. The whole experience just felt more personal somehow, like staying with friends who happen to have impeccable taste and really good connections around town.

To book a hotel in Cannes during the famous Cannes Film Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts celebrities and film industry professionals from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $190. Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Very comfortable stay in a very safe and quite neighboorhood. – Taner from Bahrain – 28 July 2025 (10/10)

  The host was very helpful. Our flight was re-directed to Lyon Airport due to the wildfires in Marseille on the day of arrival, and we had to check in in the middle of the night instead of the afternoon. The host was in contact with us and provided us with clear instructions on how to retrieve our key. The location was very safe and quiet. 10-15 minutes walk to Cannes center and the beaches. The property was very nicely decorated, clean, and with everything provided for a comfortable stay. The host even thought to provide a beach bag with bubly glasses, and a cold bottle of rosé kept in the fridge.
  A Nespresso machine with complimentary cartridges was also available.
  We had the chance to meet with our host during the check out. They were very polite and they didn't even enter the flat during the check out, not to disturb us.
  Highly recommend, and we hope to come back again.
  
  What could be improved: nothing really

• Luxury and stylish – Ardelean from Romania – 11 September 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect

• We are going back next year definitely! Brilliant location, boutique and affordable this is living! – Gareth from United Kingdom – 9 June 2024 (10/10)

  This is a beautiful and unique apartment in a great location. Externally it is stunning, internally it's a boutique with Versace tiling and bathroom. Location is great on a nice road far enough away from the best end of Cannes (Le Suquet) to be quiet but only five minutes walk. The air conditioning kept the whole place cool.
  
  What could be improved: This is really tough to say! This apartment is exceptional, the owner is an interior designer who has thought of everything. Perhaps you could argue the stairs are steep (wasn't a problem for me). Ceiling is a tad low on Mezzanine and below at around six feet but it's so well done, I guess you might not like it if you are very tall. Perhaps a wardrobe on the Mezzanine would be nice, there is a good sized wardrobe downstairs though. That's really it.

• Exceptional – Stephanie from United States – 2 April 2024 (10/10)

  Modern and well equipped apartment in quiet neighborhood yet in city center. Lovely host, informative and understanding. Definitely recommended!
  
  What could be improved: Thank you! Everything was perfect, will definitely book again.

• Would really recommend this to anyone it was great – Kate from United Kingdom – 13 December 2023 (10/10)

  Location was great, the property was well maintained and the beds were so comfortable. We were met on arrival and given a tour of the property which was very helpful

• I had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful hotel for the past five days, and I can't wait to share my experienc – Feras from United Arab Emirates – 20 October 2023 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: I would recommend replacing the pillow

• great service. highly responsive. unique design. – Oren from Israel – 22 February 2023 (9/10)

  beautiful. quiet. great customer service. caring.
  
  What could be improved: ceiling a bit low in some areas (I’m tall…).

• Great workation spot – Milosz from Poland – 3 October 2022 (10/10)

  Great location and facilities to work while enjoying the holiday. Very good contact with the host who was very helpful.
  The property is located in the center but still it was very nice and quiet.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Not sufficient for this price – Emina from Germany – 7 January 2023 (5/10)

  Good location; the owner is responsive; phone chargers
  
  What could be improved: 1. At the moment of the arrival were confronted with extremely bad smell coming out of the bathroom. In the evening we god headache from this smell and contacted the owner. She was responsive and a plumber came on time to repair it. After that, it was better. However, strong smell of chemicals was coming out of the bathroom which was not ideal as well.
  
  2. Toilette: you have to flash twice before the paper goes away from the toilette. There was not sufficient paper for 7 days stay so we bought some extra toilette paper.
  
  3. Kitchen: the ofen does not work. We wanted to prepare a nice meal for the new year eve but this was not possible due to mentioned. Also not cleand properly.
  
  4. Mailman: the owner ordered many packages (5 of them were already in the front of the door when er arrived) that we were disturbed 3 times early in the morning from the mailman.
  
  5. The whole apartment does not look in the real life like in the pictures. Maybe it did many years ago. The furniture in the living room is from the cheapest quality and already in bad condition. In the pictures looks like a luxury room but this is not the case in reality.
  
  For this price, this is not acceptable.

• Magnifique! – Camille from France – 9 September 2024 (10/10)

  Tout était parfait, bon emplacement et hôte formidable.
  L'appartement a un design très élégant et dispose de tous les appareils dont vous pourriez avoir besoin. Je reviendrai certainement.
  
  What could be improved: rien

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