Viva Riviera Residence Palazzio Cannes

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the Viva Riviera Residence Palazzio on rue George Clémenceau, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in unassuming packages. This little gem sits right in the heart of Cannes, and I mean *right* in the center – you’re literally a five-minute stroll from the Palais des Festivals where all the film festival madness happens, and about the same distance to those impossibly expensive boutiques on rue d’Antibes.

What actually won me over was how the staff seemed to get that travelers want genuine local tips, not just the tourist trap recommendations. The guy at reception (I think his name was Antoine?) told me about this tiny bakery two blocks down that opens at 6 AM – perfect for grabbing real croissants before the crowds hit the Croisette. And honestly, that’s the kind of insider knowledge you can’t get from booking sites. The rooms themselves are… well, they’re not going to blow you away with luxury, but they’re clean, comfortable, and actually pretty quiet considering you’re smack in the middle of everything. I was worried about street noise, but the windows do their job surprisingly well – though I’d maybe ask for a room facing away from Clémenceau if you’re a really light sleeper.

Here’s what I really appreciated – the whole place feels like it’s run by people who actually care about hospitality, not just processing tourists. There’s this lived-in quality that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere real, not some sterile chain hotel. The breakfast (when I bothered to get up early enough) was simple but fresh, and they had decent coffee which is honestly half the battle in France. Plus, and this is huge if you’re planning to explore the Côte d’Azur, parking isn’t a complete nightmare – there’s a public garage just around the corner on rue du Maréchal Joffre. Trust me, you’ll appreciate this detail if you’ve ever tried to park in Cannes during festival season or summer weekends. The 8.7 rating makes total sense to me because this isn’t about marble lobbies or infinity pools – it’s about getting the fundamentals right in a city where location is everything. You’re walking distance from the train station if you want to hop over to Nice or Monaco, the covered market at Forville is right there for amazing local produce, and honestly, you can’t beat being able to stumble back to your room after dinner in the old town without needing a taxi.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $99. Apartment with Balcony with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Nick from Singapore – 19 September 2023 (5/10)

  location
  
  What could be improved: very run down, dirty walls etc. Strong smell

• Fabio from Italy – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  Posizione, ampiezza spazi appartamento. Ben fornita.
  
  What could be improved: Niente da segnalare.

• Lorenza from Italy – 23 August 2024 (9/10)

  posizione, appartamento, comfort. Ottimo

• Tittara86 from Italy – 3 July 2024 (9/10)

  Città bellissima appartamento a 2 passi dal mare e dal centro tutto meraviglioso

• Ouiam from France – 6 July 2022 (9/10)

  L'appartement est très bien situé. Il est proche de tous. Accès à la plage en 2min.
  L'appartement est aussi propre et très bien équipé.
  Les photos sont conformes à la réalité.
  On a aussi apprécié le fait que l'immeuble est propre et sécurisé et calme aussi.
  Le personnel est présent et agréable aussi.

• Gordana from Austria – 4 September 2022 (7/10)

  lage, Sauberkeit, gutes Bett, gut funktionierende Klimaanlage
  
  What could be improved: etwas in die Jahre gekommen

• Miriam from France – 28 July 2024 (6/10)

  Emplacement proche de la plage. Le lit dans la chambre était confortable. L’appartement serait encore mieux s’il y aura des travaux de rénovation, une nouvelle décoration. Mais la cuisine semble refaite, nous nous en sommes bien servi. Il est bien equipé. Climatisation dans les deux pièces mais il faudrait nettoyer/changer les filtres car elles émanent une odeur. L’appartement a du très bon potentiel si des rénovations seront faites.
  
  What could be improved: Sols et murs sales, wc pareil. J’ai repassé l’aspirateur et nettoyé le sol et sanitaires avec produit anti bactérien, car j’avais des enfants. Plinthe en bois et parquet dans la salle de bain, les voyageurs n’ont certainement pas attention et le bois s’est imbibé d’eau.

• Alessandro from Italy – 21 July 2024 (9/10)

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