Résidence Palais des Festivals – Cannes centre

Résidence Palais des Festivals – Cannes centre Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Résidence Palais des Festivals – Cannes centre, you immediately understand why this three-star property punches above its weight. The building sits on boulevard Guynemer, which honestly feels like you’ve landed right in the heart of everything that matters in Cannes. I mean, when a place gets a 9.4 location score, you know they’re doing something right — and after spending time here, I can tell you that number isn’t just marketing fluff.

The Perfect Cannes Base

What struck me most was how effortlessly you can slip into the rhythm of Cannes from here. The Palais des Festivals is practically on your doorstep, which means during festival season you’re watching the chaos unfold from your front row seat. But even when the red carpet isn’t rolled out, you’re still perfectly positioned for everything else — the old port with its bobbing yachts, the morning markets on Forville, those narrow streets climbing up to Le Suquet where tourists get wonderfully lost. You know what’s really nice? You can actually walk to the beach without breaking a sweat, something that’s surprisingly rare for accommodations in this price range.

The Living Space

The apartment setup here is what makes this place special for couples — and trust me, I can see why they rate it so highly. Each unit feels more like a temporary home than a hotel room, with enough space to spread out your festival outfits or beach gear without tripping over each other. The kitchenette is actually functional (not just decorative like some places), which means you can grab fresh produce from the market and have breakfast on your own terms. The furnishings are clean and modern without trying too hard to be trendy — sort of that effortless French style that just works.

Daily Rhythms

Mornings here have this lovely flow to them. You can slip out for coffee and croissants at one of the nearby cafés, or — if you’re feeling ambitious — walk down to the port and watch the fishing boats come in. The parking situation is actually manageable, which anyone who’s driven in Cannes will tell you is practically a miracle. Evenings are when the location really shines though. You’re close enough to the action that you can wander over to the Croisette for dinner, maybe catch some live music, then slip back to your quiet street without the tourist crowds following you home.

Why Guests Love It

Honestly, it’s the combination of space, location, and that residential feel that keeps people coming back. You’re not just staying in Cannes — you’re living in it, even if it’s just for a few days. The 8.8 rating reflects what I experienced: a place that delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. For couples especially, there’s something romantic about having your own little corner of this glamorous city, complete with a proper kitchen for late-night snacks and enough room to actually relax together. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but for exploring Cannes at your own pace, it’s pretty much perfect.

Résidence Palais des Festivals – Cannes centre Accommodations

Reviews of Résidence Palais des Festivals – Cannes centre

• Lesia from Netherlands – 7 June 2025 (7/10)

  Good location, nice design of the apartment
  
  What could be improved: We had some troubles with water, it was boiling hot. But the staff helped to fix it fast.
  Also the sofa looked a bit dirty, had to use some sheets to sit on it.

• Fioretta from Italy – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

  La posizione!
  
  What could be improved: L’acqua a bollore della doccia

• Nazim from France – 11 January 2025 (9/10)

  appartement incroyable rien a dire tout est propre bien rangé on a adoré l’emplacement et la propreté de l’appartement
  
  What could be improved: j’ai appeler le propriétaire pour avoir une télécommande de la télévision il me dit qu’il va m’en ramenner une 3 jours sans nouvelles de sa part j’ai du rester sans télévision le soir c’est désespérant.

• Igor from Slovenia – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Apartment was well equipped, bathroom big enough and beds comfortable. 5 minutes walk to a city center. 20 metres from a protected parking. Quiet street.

• Dario from Italy – 26 August 2024 (6/10)

  – position
  
  What could be improved: – not present a table for lunch/ dinner (non sense to have a kitchen without having a table to eat)
  – poor furniture quality (coffee table unstable, shower tower not well fixed to the wall)

• Denys from United Kingdom – 19 August 2024 (8/10)

  Good location! Reasonably enough apartment for family of 4! Quick response from the host ! We also ask for late check out and host happily agreed . Thank you!!!
  
  What could be improved: Not nice smell in the apartment when you entering, maybe little bit more kitchen amenities needed , deep clean, door can’t be closed to bathroom, and it’s will be nice to have curtains in the living/kitchen room ( quiet bright in the morning)

• Kahina from France – 17 August 2024 (9/10)

  Très bon appartement : confort, propreté et climatisation. La situation géographique était correcte car l'appartement est très proche de la gare, du centre-ville, de quelques commerces et de la plage. Egalement, la télévision est bien placée et comporte de nombreuses options (chaines télévisées, YouTube, Netflix…). L'appartement est de plus, très bien aménagé. La boîte à clef est très pratique car elle permet à n'importe quel membre de la location d'accéder à la location si les clefs ont été laissées dedans.
  
  What could be improved: Le seul bémol est le bruit de la lumière de la salle de bains sinon c'est très bien !

• Solofo from France – 1 August 2024 (9/10)

  Confort, service
  
  What could be improved: Le manque d’équipement de cuisine.
  
  L’ absence d’intervention se la plomberie suite à notre appel

• Yijin99 from France – 1 August 2024 (9/10)

  住宿干净
  
  What could be improved: 门不太好关, 门很重,关的声音 很大

• Ragnar from Iceland – 3 July 2024 (4/10)

  What could be improved: There were two chairs for five people and one was broken.
  The toilet seat needs reparing.
  Also the handle on the door to the toilet.
  The faucet of the chitchen sink was falling off.
  Towels had spots on them.
  Dining area without a proper table and seats.
  Some of the mattresses were old and worn.

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