NUMA BLANC 300 M PALAIS DES FESTIVALS

Hotel Description

Okay, so here’s the thing about NUMA BLANC – the name might sound a bit fancy, but this place is honestly one of those rare finds where the location is just ridiculously perfect. I mean, you’re literally 300 meters from the Palais des Festivals, which sounds like nothing until you’re actually walking to the red carpet area for the film festival or just exploring the Croisette, and you realize you can duck back to your room whenever you want. No fighting for taxis or figuring out the bus system – though honestly, Cannes isn’t that big anyway.

The hotel sits on Rue Mace, which is this quiet little street that runs parallel to all the main action. You know what I love about this spot? You get the best of both worlds – you’re close enough to everything that matters (the beach, the fancy shopping, those overpriced but somehow worth-it waterfront cafés), but you’re tucked away from the constant noise of the main tourist drag. I stayed here during the shoulder season in October, and the mornings were beautifully quiet, just the sound of locals heading to work and the occasional delivery truck. During festival season though – well, that’s a different story, but you’d expect that anywhere in Cannes.

What really impressed me was how the place feels more like a boutique spot than your typical chain hotel. The rooms have this clean, modern vibe without being cold or sterile, and the beds are actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how many 4-star places mess this up). The staff genuinely seem to know the area – not just the obvious tourist stuff, but like, where to grab decent coffee that won’t cost you €6, or which streets to avoid when the market’s setting up on Rue Forville. Speaking of which, that market is maybe a 10-minute walk away, and it’s where you’ll find the best produce and flowers if you’re into that sort of thing. There’s also this little bakery about two blocks down that does incredible pain au chocolat – the kind of place you’d never find if you weren’t staying in the neighborhood. The whole area has this lived-in feel that you don’t get when you’re staying right on the Croisette with all the mega-hotels. Plus, parking is actually manageable around here, which is saying something for Cannes. The rating speaks for itself really – I can see why it’s got perfect scores, because it’s one of those places that just works without trying too hard.

Visitors often choose Cannes apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent French Riviera destination.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $376. Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Andrzej from Poland – 17 August 2022 (10/10)

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• Romain from United Kingdom – 6 June 2025 (10/10)

• Anonymous from United Kingdom – 14 September 2023 (10/10)

• Mathieu from France – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

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