Petit Juas by Welcome to Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Petit Juas? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street that feels worlds apart from the chaos of the Croisette, but you’re actually just a pleasant 10-minute walk from all the festival madness. I mean, Avenue du Petit Juas isn’t where tourists usually end up wandering, which is honestly part of its charm – you get to see how actual Cannois live.

The hotel itself has this understated elegance that I wasn’t expecting from a 3-star place. Nothing flashy, but everything feels thoughtfully done. The lobby’s got these warm wood tones and local artwork that actually looks like someone curated it, not just grabbed from a hotel supply catalog. Check-in was surprisingly smooth – the staff genuinely seemed to know the area well, not just the scripted recommendations you usually get. They told me about this little bakery around the corner on Rue Alexandre III that I never would’ve found otherwise, and honestly, their morning croissants became part of my daily routine.

What really sets this place apart is how it strikes that perfect balance between being close enough to everything but far enough away that you can actually sleep. The Palais des Festivals is maybe 800 meters down the hill – I timed it because I’m obsessive like that – and you’re right there when the evening crowds thin out on La Croisette. But here’s the thing: you don’t get the constant hum of traffic or those late-night festival party sounds that can make staying right in the center exhausting after a few days. The rooms facing the street are surprisingly quiet, though if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe mention you’d prefer one facing the back courtyard.

The neighborhood itself is what locals call “residential Cannes” – you’ve got actual grocery stores instead of just tourist shops, and there’s this great little wine bar called Le Comptoir just two blocks down that serves proper Provençal food without the tourist markup. Parking can be a bit tricky (welcome to Cannes), but there’s street parking that’s actually free after 7 PM, which the hotel staff will tell you about if you ask. During festival season though – well, that’s a different story entirely.

I stayed here in late September, which turned out to be perfect timing. The summer crowds had mostly cleared out, but the weather was still gorgeous for walking around. The hotel felt relaxed but not empty, and the staff had time to actually chat about local spots. There’s something refreshing about a place that doesn’t try to be the fanciest option in town but just does everything really well. The 8.8 rating makes total sense when you experience it – it’s the kind of place that exceeds your expectations in small, meaningful ways rather than one big flashy gesture.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $180. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Ana from Croatia – 20 September 2023 (9/10)

  Location is perfect, apartment is well equipped even for longer stays, especially the kitchen, elevator and garage are a big plus.
  Communication was good and all the staff was very kind and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Take care if you have a bigger vehicle, the entrance to the garage is narrow and steep.
  The apartment was not clean on our standards but the only problem was plastic sheet on the bed that made our nights sweating nightmare. And that is easy to correct. And please, remove old private stuff from the wardrobes.

• Ines from Switzerland – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

  Super accueil, appartement très chaleureux
  Très propre
  
  What could be improved: Le parking est trop étroit pour une grande Voiture

• Gleb from Germany – 23 July 2024 (9/10)

  Die Wohnung ist hervorragend ausgestattet. Sie befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Supermarkt und zum Meer.
  
  What could be improved: Der Autoabstellplatz ist sehr beengt und es ist schwierig, mit einem großen Auto hinein- und herauszufahren.

• Demym81 from Italy – 19 January 2024 (9/10)

  Casa accogliente ; enorme per 4 persone , secondo me ottima per 5, mentre per 6 bisogna un po' adattarsi
  Perfetta la posizione, la vista dall'appartamento, la pulizia , il parcheggio in garage
  Staff preciso e attento
  Abbiamo avuto una richiesta per il riscaldamento ed il giorno dopo hanno provveduto.
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

• Stephanie from Germany – 23 July 2023 (9/10)

  Großzügig ausgestattet, genug Platz für 4 Personen. Lage zentral, alles da was man braucht. Sauber, Aufzug und Tiefgarage. Nette Nachbarn. Supermarkt ganz nah.
  
  What could be improved: Klimaanlage nur in einem Schlafzimmer, war im Wohnzimmer und den anderen Räumen sehr warm.

• Alazne from Spain – 31 July 2022 (9/10)

  La distribución de la casa y luminosidad.
  
  What could be improved: Aire acondicionado insuficiente.

• Florin from France – 23 July 2022 (9/10)

  Apparemment très bien pour une famille avec des enfants: propre,lumineux, calme, bien équipé et une grande terrasse avec une très belle vue.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Danny from Netherlands – 11 August 2024 (7/10)

  Alles voor een weekje Parijs. Ligging oké echt een aanrader. Wij waren met ons gezin. Vader, Moeder, twee pubers en een hondje. Is beetje klein maar goed te doen. Ik zou hier zeker nog eens naartoe gaan. Wel krappe parkeerplaats maar er was er tenminste een 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Te lage barkruk stoelen voor bij de bar en te weinig glazen borden bestek en dergelijke.

• Ioan from Romania – 16 July 2022 (9/10)

• Best from France – 6 March 2025 (9/10)

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