Monroe’s studio at the heart of Cannes and beaches

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first climbed up to Monroe’s studio on Rue Rouguière – I mean, it’s literally just a door marked “1” on the first floor of this typical Cannes building. But honestly, sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you from the outside. The location hit me first – you’re basically in the thick of everything here. Walk two minutes toward the Palais des Festivals and you’ll bump into all those red carpet spots you see on TV, but turn the other direction and you’re at Plage du Midi before you can finish your morning coffee. The narrow streets around here get pretty lively during festival season (fair warning if you’re a light sleeper), but that energy is exactly what makes staying in this part of Cannes worth it.

The studio itself feels more like crashing at a friend’s place than staying in some sterile hotel room – which is actually refreshing after dealing with all those cookie-cutter chain places. It’s got that lived-in charm where everything works but nothing’s trying to be Instagram-perfect, you know? The 8.6 rating makes sense once you settle in because it’s the little things that add up: decent WiFi that doesn’t cut out when you need it most, a kitchen setup that’s actually functional if you want to grab groceries from the Monoprix down the street instead of eating out every meal, and windows that open wide enough to let in those Mediterranean breezes. I’ll be honest – parking around here can be a bit of a nightmare, especially in summer when everyone and their cousin descends on Cannes. But that’s true for pretty much anywhere in the city center, and at least you can walk everywhere from Rue Rouguière.

What really sold me on this place was how it sits right in that sweet spot between the bougie Croisette scene and the more authentic Cannes that locals actually live in. You can stumble back from a late dinner at one of those fancy restaurants near the old port, or grab a simple sandwich from the boulangerie that opens ridiculously early (seriously, like 6 AM) just around the corner. The beach situation is honestly perfect – Plage du Midi doesn’t have the crazy crowds of the main Croisette beaches, but you’re still close enough to people-watch at the Martinez or wherever if that’s your thing. For a three-star spot, Monroe’s delivers on what matters most: a real sense of place and the freedom to experience Cannes like you actually belong here, not just like another tourist checking boxes.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $143. Apartment with 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very convenient for a couple of days – Gabriella from Italy – 5 July 2025 (8/10)

  The light, the space, the decor and of course the location.
  It was very quiet also.
  
  What could be improved: It was hot but this week is exceptionally hot in Cannes. The AC/Fan generate more heat than cold.

• If you go to Cannes – GO HERE! It is in the middle middle – best place to explore the city! – Andrea from Germany – 6 October 2024 (10/10)

  So… ok… I will do this review in English:-) The apartment is a 10 out of 10! Because…. you are in the middle middle… old harbor / marina with 40 super restaurants around the corner, Rue d'Antibes in front of the house, downstairs best place to have a quick and SUPER lunch!!! Carrefour city 150m or less for everything you need. A – a really good vine dealer 5m :-)))) Anything else? We slept like babies in the bed – maybe due to the bed, maybe due to the Rosé:-)))) We had 5 great days! Thank you, Alex!!!!!! Best!
  
  What could be improved: the closet was not soooo big – but easy… I left t-Shirts in the bag… all good!

• Superb – Zoran from Serbia – 20 August 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect location. The studio is clean and spacious, beds are very comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The air-conditioner is portable and noisy. The staircase is very smelly because the studio is just above a restautant.

• As a female solo travel I felt so comfortable staying here. It was quiet but above a lovely restaurant and staff were lo – Hannseabs from United Kingdom – 19 April 2024 (10/10)

  The location was perfect! Excellent communication
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Good for short stay – Juste from Lithuania – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

  Very central location!
  
  What could be improved: Very noisy! At night you cannot sleep normal…

• Good place to stay a over night close to the beach and conference center – Hannu from Finland – 26 September 2022 (9/10)

  Very good location close to the beach and conference center
  
  What could be improved: The staircase from the front door to 1.st floor apartments is a bit dated and not lit well. The apartment itself is ok. However it might be hot in summer time, because has only rather non-efficient (and noisy) small cooling unit on the floor.

• Good Location – Arthur from Brazil – 1 September 2022 (8/10)

  Location, size of the apartment, it was clean and have a nice stratucture and features.
  
  What could be improved: The shower is too small and the portable air conditioner isn't strong enough. Also, the apartment is located above a restaurant so there is a strong smell of food in the hall and staircase outside the apartment.

• Location is great – Sheena from France – 15 August 2022 (9/10)

  The place is near to everywhere. It is near at the train station, restaurants, shops and in the beach.

• Good – Fabiana from Italy – 9 March 2025 (7/10)

  It was very clean and the position was perfect and in the city centre!
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was a bit small for 4 people

• noisy – Fernando from Spain – 19 August 2022 (4/10)

  What could be improved: too much noise. imposible to sleep

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