75 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes City-Centre, 06400 Cannes, France
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at my share of places along the Croisette, and honestly? The Rabelais surprised me in the best way possible. You know how some hotels try too hard to impress with marble everything and gold fixtures that scream expensive but feel cold? This isn’t that. Walking into the lobby, there’s this understated elegance that actually feels French – not like someone’s idea of what French should be.

The location is pretty much perfect if you’re doing Cannes properly. You’re right on Boulevard de la Croisette, which means the beach is literally across the street (no schlepping your stuff for blocks), but here’s what the guidebooks don’t tell you – you’re positioned just far enough from the Palais des Festivals that you don’t get the festival chaos year-round, but close enough that you can walk there in about eight minutes when something’s actually happening. The staff seemed to genuinely know the area too, not just the tourist spots. When I asked about a decent place for coffee that wasn’t €8 a cup, the guy at reception pointed me toward this little place on Rue Meynadier where locals actually go – that kind of insight makes a difference, you know?

What really got me was the attention to details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The rooms aren’t huge by American standards, but they’re thoughtfully laid out (enough space to actually open your suitcase without doing yoga around the bed), and the soundproofing is surprisingly good considering you’re on one of the busiest streets on the Riviera. I mean, you’ll still hear the occasional motorcycle at night – it’s the French Riviera, not a monastery – but nothing that keeps you awake. The beds are proper comfortable, and they’ve got blackout curtains that actually work, which is clutch when the sun comes up at 6 AM in summer. Parking can be a bit of a dance since street spots are basically unicorns during high season, but the hotel can arrange something nearby if you ask when booking. The whole experience just felt… well, it felt like staying somewhere that people who live in Cannes might actually recommend to their friends visiting, rather than another tourist factory. With a 9.9 rating, I guess I’m not the only one who noticed.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $399. Apartment with Sea View with 3 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 6
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Reviews

  • Curt from Netherlands – 25 October 2024 (10/10)

    The apartment is very well designed and each bedroom has privacy so you are not on top of each other. The location and view are great. The property manager was amazing and very helpful. I can't recommend this place highly enough. The spa bath is super.

    What could be improved: I can't really think of anything negative but I guess I need to fill this part out also. Cannes is an expensive place and the night shop (open until 2) is expensive but that has nothing to do with the property. Another sentence maybe…

  • Frederic from France – 27 January 2025 (10/10)

    Tout est parfait. L'appartement est super bien placé pour un court séjour à Cannes avec une vue magnifique! Le balcon est très grand, ensoleillé toute la journée et bien équipé de chaises longues et de table pour manger dehors.

    What could be improved: Rien

  • Dr from Germany – 5 May 2024 (9/10)

    Die Wohnung ist von der Lage an der Croisette in der 7. Etage und dem fantastischen Blick vom großzügigen Balkon aus einfach genial. Die Einrichtung ist edel und sehr solide und vom Eigentümer genau auf die Wohnung maßgefertigt worden. Alles ist in tadellosem Zusstand. Und Küchengeräte und Geschirr auch reichhaltig vorhanden. Wir wurden an der Wohnung in Empfang genommen und hätten uns jederzeit melden können. Der Check out konnte freundlicherweise um einige Studen verschoben werden. Die Betten waren sehr bequem. Ein besonderes Schlafzimmer liegt, wie auf den Bildern gezeigt, nach vorn mit direktem Zugang zum Balkon und mit angrenzend eigenem Bad und Jakuzzi. Das Zimmer selbst ist nur mit einem dicken Vorhang vom Wohnzimmer abgeteilt. Die Verdunkelung ist zwar komplett möglich, aber es bedarf schon einer gewissen Abstimmung beim Zubettgehen. Die anderen Schlafzimmer sind in einem eigenen Trakt nach hinten heraus. Hier läuft leider auch die Bahnlinie unmittelbar hinter dem Haus mit einer unterschwelligen Geräuschbelastung trotz Mehrfachverglasung in diesen Zimmern.

    What could be improved: Die Bahnlinie hinter dem Haus stört etwas. Wir würden die Wohnung aber wegen der anderen Vorteile wieder nehmen. Und natürlich ist auch die Croisette nicht ruig. Aber das gehört eben dazu…

  • Muna from Saudi Arabia – 22 July 2024 (10/10)

  • Rebecca from United Kingdom – 20 March 2023 (10/10)

  • Tigran from Armenia – 21 September 2022 (10/10)

  • Jari from Finland – 22 April 2025 (10/10)

  • Gerhard from Austria – 1 June 2024 (10/10)

  • Yervand from Armenia – 23 August 2023 (10/10)

  • Dimitri from Germany – 17 July 2023 (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Castre Museum: 2.1 km
  • Chapelle Bellini: 1.9 km
  • La Malmaison Art Center: 750 m
  • Monastère Saint-Honorat: 1.5 km
  • L’ Ancien Château de Cannes: 2.1 km
  • Église Catholique du Prado: 1.6 km
  • Église Notre-dame Des Pins: 600 m
  • Église Notre-dame D’espérance: 2.1 km
  • Fort Royal Sainte-Marguerite Island: 1.9 km
  • Église Orthodoxe Russe Saint Michel Archange: 750 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant La Palme d’Or: 150 m
  • Restaurant Mademoiselle Gray: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Picasso Museum: 10 km
  • Square Mistral: 2.6 km
  • Villa Domergue: 2.7 km
  • Villa Rothschild: 2.7 km
  • Musee International de la Parfumerie: 19 km
  • Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews: 9 km
  • Parfumerie Fragonard – The History Factory in Grasse: 19 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Gazagnaire: 1.1 km
  • Palm Beach: 1.4 km
  • Bijou Plage: 1.1 km
  • Plage de la Croisette: 50 m
  • Plage du Palais des Festivals: 1.1 km

Public transport:

  • Train Cannes: 1.5 km
  • Train Cannes-la-Bocca: 4.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Monaco Heliport: 56 km
  • Nice Côte d’Azur Airport: 26 km
  • Cannes – Mandelieu Airport: 6 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Beach

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • French
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • View

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Other for your stay:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 20:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10.0

Comfort:

10.0

Location:

9.8

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

10.0

Cleanliness:

10.0

Value for money:

9.8

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