Riviera Eden Palace

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at quite a few places along the Croisette over the years, but honestly? The Riviera Eden Palace on Boulevard De Lorraine might just be the sweet spot everyone’s been looking for. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from all the Cannes madness – the film festival chaos, the designer shops, those ridiculously expensive beach clubs – but when you duck into this place, it’s like stepping into this calm, elegant bubble that actually lets you breathe.

The thing about Boulevard De Lorraine is that most tourists have no idea it exists, which works completely in your favor. You’ve got the Palais des Festivals right there (I’m talking a genuine five-minute stroll, not the usual “walking distance” hotel exaggeration), but you’re tucked away enough that you won’t hear drunk festival-goers stumbling back at 3 AM. The building itself has this beautiful Belle Époque thing going on – you know, that classic French Riviera architecture that makes you feel like you should be wearing white linen and sipping champagne, even if you’re just in your travel clothes checking in after a long flight. Speaking of check-in, they actually remember your name here, which sounds small but feels huge when you’ve been dealing with those massive chain hotels where you’re just room number whatever.

What really got me though was how they’ve managed to keep that intimate hotel feel while still giving you everything you’d want from a four-star place. The rooms have this perfect balance – elegant without being stuffy, comfortable without feeling like a generic business hotel. And here’s something you won’t read in the official descriptions: the bathrooms are genuinely spacious, not those cramped European hotel afterthoughts where you’re bumping your elbows on everything. The staff clearly knows Cannes inside and out too – they sent me to this incredible little restaurant on Rue Saint-Antoine that I never would have found on my own, plus they sorted out dinner reservations at places that were supposedly “completely booked.” You know how rare that kind of genuine local knowledge is these days.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t the cheapest option in Cannes, and if you’re the type who needs a massive pool scene or wants to roll directly out of bed onto the beach, there are other places for that. But if you want to actually experience Cannes rather than just Instagram it, if you appreciate those little touches that make travel memorable instead of just comfortable, then this place gets it right. The 9.5 rating isn’t some inflated marketing number – it’s what happens when a hotel focuses on being genuinely good at hospitality instead of just checking boxes on amenities lists.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $126. Studio with 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Bilal from United Kingdom – 28 September 2024 (10/10)

  Very good location and very clean
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Vera from Slovenia – 14 July 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect.
  
  What could be improved: /

• Anita from Brazil – 25 May 2024 (10/10)

  It looked much better than the photos. Cedric was super attentive. I will definitely go back.
  
  What could be improved: I liked everything.

• Jan from Slovenia – 4 May 2024 (9/10)

  Great location and really good staff, Cedric at reception – that's the way to treat guests, superb!
  
  What could be improved: Too old furniture in the kitchen and bathroom needs renovation as well.

• Philipp from Germany – 16 October 2023 (10/10)

  All fine. Nice location and service staff.

• Anamaria from Switzerland – 8 August 2023 (9/10)

  Veey clean, excellent location, great support for all wishes

• Amro from Egypt – 20 June 2023 (10/10)

  Great location, the apartment was equipped with the latest equipment including everything you may need, was very clean and very comfort, Cedric at the front disc was very friendly and very helpful, parking garage was also perfect.
  
  What could be improved: nothing.

• Holly from United States – 21 July 2022 (10/10)

  Lovely apartment in convenient location with accommodating proprietors.
  Beach and larger grocery store were only 5 minute walk away. Rue d'Antibes right around the corner. Train station less than 10 minute walk away. Apartment was equipped and comfortable. Lovely balcony to enjoy watching the sights of the neighborhood and enjoy the weather.

• Ali from Qatar – 23 July 2022 (8/10)

  very good location and it’s near to the beach 5 min walk,
  it’s a very big apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , 1 WC with huge Hall and 2 huge balcony
  the reception especially Mr. Cedric was very cooperative
  
  What could be improved: there was technical issues with AC in hall only but was not very well in bedroom and Mr. Cedric support us with Fans

• Elena from United States – 26 March 2025 (9/10)

  El personal muy amable y el apartamento muy comodo. Se agradece que tenga lavadora y lavavajillas.
  
  What could be improved: La cocina un poco pequeña, pero tenia de todo. Lo que mas eche en falta es que no había mesa de comedor. Pero tiene mesas y sillas en la terraza.

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