Viva Riviera Brand New Top Floor close Croisette

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Viva Riviera Brand New Top Floor close Croisette,” I thought it sounded like someone threw every appealing keyword into a blender. But you know what? Sometimes the awkward names hide the real gems, and this little 3-star spot absolutely delivers on its promises.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Cannes at all. Rue des Frères Pradignac isn’t one of those streets tourists usually stumble onto – it’s tucked just far enough from the Croisette chaos that you won’t hear drunk festival-goers at 3 AM, but close enough that you can walk to the fancy beach clubs in about eight minutes (I timed it). The top floor thing isn’t just marketing speak either; you genuinely get these glimpse-of-the-sea views between buildings, and honestly, that’s more than most people manage without dropping serious cash. There’s this great little boulangerie called Maison Fortin literally around the corner where locals actually queue up – none of that tourist trap croissant nonsense you get near the Palais des Festivals.

What really surprised me was how thoughtfully put together everything feels, especially for a 3-star place. The rooms have this clean, modern vibe without trying too hard to be trendy, and – this might sound weird – but the shower pressure is fantastic, which matters more than you’d think after walking around Cannes all day. The building itself feels solid and quiet; you’re not dealing with paper-thin walls or creaky floors that make you feel guilty about existing. I mean, the 9.1 rating makes sense once you’re actually there – it’s one of those places where every little detail works properly, from the air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a helicopter to the WiFi that actually reaches every corner of the room. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that overly formal hotel theater that makes you feel like you’re bothering someone.

Here’s the thing about staying here – you’re positioning yourself perfectly for the real Cannes experience, not just the postcard version. Sure, you can walk to all the glamorous stuff when you want to feel fancy, but you’re also close to where actual Cannois live and eat. The morning light hits those top floor windows beautifully, and there’s something satisfying about having coffee while watching the town wake up below. During festival season, this location becomes even more valuable because you avoid the complete madness of the main hotel strips while still being in the thick of things. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this area – well, parking’s always a puzzle in Cannes – but the train station’s walkable if you’re coming from Nice or anywhere along the coast. It’s honestly one of those stays where you end up feeling like you discovered something rather than just booked a room, if that makes sense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $89. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Janine from United Kingdom – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  Nice, Clean, Modern Apartment. Had great quality facilities. Everything we needed to feel like we were
  Home away from home- with a 1 year old child. Perfect location, right by the beach and all the restaurants, bars cafes, and train station. Easy key collection, friendly and helpful staff.
  
  What could be improved: Only downside but not enough to star down, was the apartment block was old and smelt abit damp. The lift was incredibly small, making usage awkward. You need to empty your own bin which we had to take to the market. However still great value for money – would stay again.

• Zalan from United Kingdom – 6 May 2025 (9/10)

  24/7 reception at the nearby hotel

• Victor from Switzerland – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  Could not be more centrally located. Just in the middle of the Carré d'or.
  Everything corresponds to the description.
  Neat and cozy.
  A ~50% discount can be obtained at the reception on the parking price at the Effia parking of the Cannes train station not far away.

• Davidyan from Armenia – 4 March 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect!

• Linda from France – 13 November 2024 (8/10)

  Nicely refurbished studio…cosy well fitted out and the added bonus of a separate bedroom.The reception is as always superb!
  
  What could be improved: Noise level on the Saturday night between 1 and 5am was excessive with loud music playing throughout! I will come again to confirm this was just an isolated occurrence.

• Zhanna from Russia – 3 July 2024 (9/10)

  Very good location in the center of Cannes, mer la Mome, close to station, near beach. Also at check out u can leave luggage in the reception.
  
  What could be improved: Everything is clean and modern, location is perfect and even if it’s on central street it’s not noisy in apartment. There is everything u need in the apartment

• Stephen from New Zealand – 15 September 2023 (9/10)

  V clean

• Sergei from Netherlands – 10 July 2024 (9/10)

  Apartment is very close to the beach and in walking distance of city centre. Everything was clean and tidy. Although neighbourhood is pretty lively, there is good sound insulation, so you don't hear street sounds if windows are closed.
  
  What could be improved: Apartment is on the smaller side – it was good for a short stay (for 3 people), but it may not seem that comfortable for couple of weeks.

• Konstantin from Bulgaria – 1 October 2023 (9/10)

  Very good location,near to the train station, near to the beach, near to the restaurants and supermarket.

• Syuzanna from Armenia – 24 July 2023 (9/10)

  It was a very pleasant stay. Location is great, service is very good! Facilities are fine. We'll come back!

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