Vue mer à couper le souffle – nouveau entièrement rénové

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The name isn’t just marketing fluff – that sea view really will stop you in your tracks. I mean, when you’re standing on that little balcony looking out over the Mediterranean, you sort of forget you’re in a 3-star property because honestly, the vista rivals what you’d get at those fancy Carlton-level places down on La Croisette.

The location on Rue des Fauvettes is actually perfect if you know Cannes at all. You’re tucked up in the Résidence Hermitage area, which means you get that residential quiet (no drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 3 AM), but you can still walk down to the port and all the action in maybe fifteen minutes. The recent renovation shows everywhere – and I mean everywhere. New tiles in the bathroom that actually stay clean, proper lighting that doesn’t make you look like a zombie, and thank god, air conditioning that works without sounding like a freight train. Small things, but they matter when you’re trying to sleep off too much rosé from the night before.

What I really appreciate is how they’ve kept it real. This isn’t trying to be some over-the-top luxury experience – it’s just a really well-done place that happens to have killer views. The whole building feels fresh without being sterile, if that makes sense. You can tell someone actually thought about how people use hotel rooms instead of just throwing expensive furniture at it. The shower has proper water pressure (seriously underrated), there’s enough counter space for your stuff, and the bed is positioned so you can see the water from it – which, let’s be honest, is why you’re here.

Parking can be a bit of a dance in this neighborhood, especially during festival season, but the trade-off is you’re away from the chaos of the main strips while still being close enough to everything. I actually prefer this part of Cannes – you get glimpses of how locals live, there’s a decent boulangerie just around the corner for morning coffee, and when you want to people-watch or hit the beach, it’s an easy stroll down the hill. The rating speaks for itself really, but what the numbers don’t tell you is how the whole experience just works smoothly. Check-in was straightforward, the room was ready when they said it would be, and honestly, I spent way more time than planned just sitting by that window watching the light change over the water throughout the day.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Cannes at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak May festival season when the city hosts its world-famous cinema celebrations.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $203. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

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