Viva Riviera – 10 Rue Commandant André

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at the Viva Riviera a handful of times now, and honestly? It’s one of those places that just works. You know how some hotels try too hard to be fancy and end up feeling fake? This isn’t that. It’s a proper 3-star that knows exactly what it is – comfortable, well-located, and refreshingly straightforward.

The thing about this spot on Rue Commandant André is that you’re literally in the heart of Cannes without the insane price tag of the Carlton or Martinez. I mean, you can walk to the Palais des Festivals in maybe eight minutes, and the main shopping stretch along Rue d’Antibes is right there. But here’s what I really love – you’re tucked just far enough off the main drag that you don’t get the constant buzz of scooters and late-night revelers that plague some of the hotels right on La Croisette. Well, mostly anyway. During the film festival all bets are off, but that’s Cannes for you.

The rooms are… look, they’re not going to blow your mind with cutting-edge design, but they’re clean and thoughtfully put together. I actually appreciate that they haven’t tried to cram in unnecessary “luxury” touches that just jack up the price. The beds are genuinely comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathrooms have decent water pressure – something you can’t take for granted in older French buildings. The staff has this lovely mix of professional efficiency and actual helpfulness that feels distinctly French Riviera without the attitude you sometimes get at the flashier places. They’ll actually tell you where locals eat instead of just pointing you toward the tourist traps on the port.

Parking is… well, it’s Cannes, so it’s complicated everywhere, but there’s a public garage about a three-minute walk away that’s not completely ridiculous price-wise. If you’re coming during festival season or summer peak, just embrace the fact that you’ll be walking a bit more than usual. The neighborhood has this nice residential feel once you step off the main streets – there’s a little bakery around the corner that does these incredible pain au chocolat, and honestly, starting your morning there instead of paying hotel breakfast prices is the way to go. You’ll see actual Cannois picking up their daily bread, which always feels like a small victory when you’re traveling.

What really sells me on this place is that 7.8 rating – it feels earned rather than inflated. The Viva Riviera doesn’t promise more than it can deliver, and in a town where hotels can coast on location alone, that’s actually pretty refreshing. It’s the kind of place where you sleep well, wake up ready to explore, and don’t feel like you’ve either overpaid for unnecessary frills or sacrificed comfort to save money. For Cannes, that balance is harder to find than you’d think.

The concierge service in Cannes can arrange exclusive access to film screenings, secure reservations at celebrity-frequented restaurants, and organize personalized visits to the Palais des Festivals and nearby islands.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $68. One-Bedroom Apartment (3 Adults) with 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Excellent place and very good value for money to spend a few days in the centre of Cannes. – Panos from Greece – 11 July 2023 (9/10)

  Excellent location in the city centre and very close to the beach, cafes , restaurants and shops. The apartment was very clean and comfortable.The staff were very friendly.

• Superb – Musadad from Austria – 12 February 2025 (9/10)

  Spacious, complete
  
  What could be improved: squeaky noise from the floor

• Very good – Grzegorz from Ireland – 30 August 2024 (8/10)

  Location

• Good location – Renzo from Italy – 19 June 2023 (6/10)

  location was excellent. apartment overall very comfortable
  
  What could be improved: The bathtub was blocked and the bath curtain dirty.
  No coffee or tea left for breakfast.

• Not good – Walaa from Egypt – 10 July 2025 (4/10)

  Close to beach. Area is generally nice but this street is extremely noisy until after mid-night EVERY NIGHT.
  
  What could be improved: horrible stay almost called the police on them!
  
  1) Their receptionist tried to break into the apartment at midnight trying to check in more ppl into the apartment same day we checked in!! he doesn’t even speak English and couldn’t explain himself to me. I have a baby so you can imagine my terror which a stranger trying to force the door open on us!
  
  2)The street is extremely loud area with high vol songs and noise starting from 7pm until after midnight EVERYDAY. Their ad doesn’t mention that at all.
  
  3) the room had an uncovered power socket near the floor (reachable to baby/toddler) I asked them twice to cover it but they never did.
  
  4) squeaky floor with gaps in tiles
  
  5) No air conditioning in room. Only one in
  Living room.
  
  6) the place is not very clean. The sofa had stains and was covered by a sheet!
  
  7) they texted us asking to do the dishes and take out the trash somewhere at the street at the main road when i complained they said to take it to reception. Next morning same guy who can’t speak English refused to take it at checkout. They are expecting us to carry baby and Luggage and miss our taxi to take out the trash for them!
  
  8) sink and toilet are in separate room. Toilet seat only access through living room while sink and shower are accessible through the bedroom. Strange set up
  
  I certainly won’t be going back there again

• Studio central – Florence from France – 20 April 2025 (8/10)

  Emplacement à proximité de la Croisette

• Ottima posizione in centro e vicinissimo al mare – Christian from Italy – 8 June 2024 (7/10)

  La posizione comodissima anche se ogni volta devi passare trà i tavoli dei ristoranti davanti al portone con persone sciccose che ti vedono magari tornare dal mare mentre loro sono in abito da festa
  
  What could be improved: Passare ogni volta tra tavoli e cameriere in festa mentre tu porti la spesa o rientri dal mare in ciabatte
  Il climatizzatore era sporchissimo cadeva la polvere proprio a vista non lo abbiamo potuto usare troppo sporco

• Très bon séjour, emplacement idéal. – Bruno from France – 22 April 2024 (9/10)

  Emplacement top !
  
  What could be improved: Plus de couverts et une nouvelle poêle !

• Superb – Gourjau from France – 14 October 2023 (9/10)

  Le personnel toujours souriant et disponible pour leurs clients merci
  
  What could be improved: Trio de bruit dans les restaurants de la rue ou la musique est trop forte la nuit !

• Ren lägenhet med bra läge till bra pris nära stranden! – Linda from Luxembourg – 7 July 2023 (8/10)

  Bra läge, ac, bra kök och rent
  
  What could be improved: Trapporna (men det visste jag innan att det var!) Liten toa

SURROUNDINGS