THE POOL HOUSE Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about The Pool House? The name makes it sound like some casual B&B, but this place is actually a proper boutique hotel that knows exactly what it’s doing. It’s tucked away on Rue Louis Ardison – and I mean properly tucked away, not just marketing-speak hidden. You’re literally a two-minute walk from all the Cannes chaos, but the moment you step inside, it feels like you’ve found this secret spot that the cruise ship crowds haven’t discovered yet.

The whole vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious for Cannes, which honestly was such a relief. I’ve stayed at places in this city where you feel like you need to dress up just to ask for extra towels, but The Pool House strikes this perfect balance between sophisticated and actually livable. The rooms have this clean, modern thing going on without being sterile – you know, those little touches that make you think someone actually lives here rather than just photographed it for Instagram. And speaking of the pool (because obviously you’re wondering), it’s not huge, but it’s perfectly sized for the property and gets gorgeous light in the afternoons. I spent way more time there than I planned, just because it felt like a genuine escape rather than a scene.

What really sold me on this place was how the staff seemed to actually know Cannes beyond the obvious tourist stuff. When I asked about dinner recommendations, they didn’t just rattle off the places near the Palais – they mentioned this little bistro about ten minutes inland that ended up being one of my best meals. The location is genuinely ideal if you want to be close to everything but not in the thick of it. You can walk to the beaches, the shopping, all that Festival glamour, but you can also retreat back to something that feels more… I don’t know, human-sized? The 8.6 rating makes total sense – it’s the kind of place that does everything well without trying to be the flashiest option on the block. Honestly, that’s exactly what I want when I’m in a city like Cannes where everything else is trying so hard to impress you.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $2,618. Villa with Private Pool with 7 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 14

Reviews

• Apart from the feedback about the amenities to help guests who need to pack lightly I would highly recommend! – Choilee from Australia – 8 October 2024 (8/10)

  Location perfect, close to Palais & Croisette, excellent restaurants. Great security & privacy, super close to Cannes train station & bus transfer to Nice airport
  
  What could be improved: I think it should provide better basic amenities like shampoo, conditioner & if you provide an espresso machine, at least a couple of coffee pods. I have stayed in other apartments that were more generous in amenities & practical items for guests. I travelled from Australia with many stops along the way so relied on the hotels to provide the essentials to have my suitcase as light as possible. I was so busy at the conference I had no time to go to a supermarket so some more thoughtful inclusions would be helpful for other guests who are in Cannes for a conference.

• i surely recommend it for everyone – Mohamad from Lebanon – 11 September 2022 (10/10)

  everything was perfect from the check in till check out
  
  What could be improved: nothing really
  all was well

• Very good – Mohammed from Bahrain – 15 September 2024 (8/10)

  The location and quiet. Close to everything.
  
  What could be improved: Just there is not iron. It was only the bored.

• Exceptional – Abdelrezak from France – 4 March 2023 (10/10)

  Le cadre et l' emplacement et surtout Garry qui a su être un super interlocuteur et super gentil pour la moindre chose merci a lui

• Good – Zeina from Qatar – 26 December 2024 (7/10)

• Exceptional – Sarita from Chile – 11 June 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Markus from Germany – 15 March 2024 (10/10)

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