🇫🇷 Cannes, France
Amirauté
📍 17 Rue Maréchal Foch,, Cannes, 06400
Photo: official website
Your stay — Amirauté
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The Property — Amirauté
The Amirauté is a compact two-star just off the Croisette, more functional than fancy. Its lobby is basic and businesslike, but the selling point is location: you roll out the front door and you're three blocks from the beach and the Palais des Festivals. This hotel is for the budget traveller who wants Cannes' core on foot and sees the room chiefly as a place to sleep.
Chronicles of Cannes
Cannes was a quiet fishing village until the 19th century, when English aristocrat Lord Brougham built a winter villa here and set off a Riviera trend. The belle époque saw grand hotels and the Croisette’s palm-lined promenade rise along the coast. After WWII, the Cannes Film Festival turned a sleepy resort into a global media stage. Today the city blends old-money elegance with festival glitz, though the old port and Le Suquet quarter keep a Mediterranean soul.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cannes guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for the beach (low 20s °C) but without July–August crowds. June also good for long daylight.
Peak / festival surge
July is the hottest and busiest: school holidays pack beaches and prices at the Amirauté double. The fireworks festival (late July–August) and the Festival de la Plage add events, but the main driver is summer sun.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: hotel rates drop 30-50%, weather is mild (15-20°C), and you can walk the Croisette without dodging selfie sticks. The sea's too cool for swimming, though.
Weather & packing
Cannes has a microclimate that's milder than inland Provence but can still get a sudden Mistral wind. Pack a light jacket for evenings, plus sun cream and a scarf for the breeze.
Live City Briefing — Cannes
- The new electric bus line (Palm Bus Express 8) now links Cannes station directly to the Palais des Festivals and beaches, reducing car traffic on the Croisette.
- Several old-town restaurants off Rue d'Antibes have closed for summer renovations; check 'Le Bistrot du Port' is still open before heading there.
- The main public beach (Plage du Midi) has replaced its showers and added a shaded play area, but sunbed rentals remain pricey.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Amirauté, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors get less street noise from Rue Maréchal Foch, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those facing the street directly. The first floor picks up street-level noise and vibrations from passing traffic, and the front rooms suffer from early-morning delivery trucks and pedestrian chatter.
Best views
The best view is from the front-facing rooms on floor 3 or 4, overlooking Rue Maréchal Foch with a partial sightline towards the harbour. The courtyard view is just a brick wall and a few potted plants.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. They sit above the typical street noise level and the building’s old lift is less intrusive at that height.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Maréchal Foch is a main drag in central Cannes. Expect traffic noise from early morning (6am delivery vans) till late evening (restaurant and bar foot traffic). The old lift clanks audibly when in use. There’s no double glazing in some rooms.
Insider tips
If you have a car, skip the hotel parking and use the public garage at Parking Palais des Festivals, a 5-minute walk away. Check-in is at ground floor reception between 8am and 11pm; late arrivals can call the number on the booking. The hotel will store luggage for free if you arrive early.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Amirauté
Free WiFi throughout, roughly 15 Mbps download speed; no login required, password posted in rooms
No lift—three floors served by stairs only; no historic wing restrictions
No digital newsstand or physical papers; building is a converted 19th-century townhouse with original wrought-iron staircase
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 upon request; late check-out until 13:00 for €20, subject to availability
Free luggage storage if arriving before check-in or after checkout, in a locked room behind reception
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance, narrow corridors, no wheelchair-accessible rooms
No on-site or valet; nearest public car park is Parking Malmaison (Quartier Hoche), €25 per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.53 per person per night (2026 rate for 2-star Cannes)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Voyage (297 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Protestante Unie (409 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle de la Miséricorde dite chapelle des Pénitents Noirs (495 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Église Notre-Dame-d'Espérance (627 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Square Mérimée — 205 m · ~3 min walk
Musée des explorations du monde — 640 m · ~8 min walk
Théâtre Claude Debussy — 243 m · ~3 min walk
Place Henri Bergia — 995 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 253 m · ~3 min walk
Pharmacie du Festival — 108 m · ~1 min walk
U express — 97 m · ~1 min walk
Hôtel de Ville — 427 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Cannes train station and the airport as they typically charge 8–12% commission.
Visa and Mastercard accepted everywhere including bakeries, markets and taxis; contactless is standard for payments up to €50. Amex is less common.
Restaurants: service is always included, but leaving €1–2 for good service is normal. Taxis: round up to the nearest euro. Hotel porters: €2–3 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a café counter is around €1.80–2.20; a takeaway cappuccino from a bakery is about €3.50.
A lunchtime formule (starter/main or main/dessert) in a neighbourhood bistro costs €15–20 and includes a glass of wine or water.
A main course in a simple Italian or Provençal restaurant is around €16–22.
The Marché Forville (covered market, mornings except Monday) has cheap socca, pissaladière and sandwiches. Evening stalls near the port sell crêpes and panini for €6–8.
Casino, Carrefour Express and Monoprix are common for everyday groceries. Lidl is a few minutes’ walk inland on Rue d'Antibes.
The discount shops on Rue d'Antibes (like Celio, Jules, Kiabi) sell basics. For cheap high street, the mall at Espace Jacques-Henri Lartigue has H&M and Zara.
The bus network (Palm Bus) day pass is €1.30 (valid 1 hour) or €5 for a 24h pass. From Nice Airport, the 210 express bus costs €22 each way; the slower 620 bus is €1.50 but takes 1.5 hours.
Buy a reusable ticket for the bus to save on single fares. Eat at lunchtime formules rather than dinner for a full meal for €10–15 less. Fill up your water bottle at the free public fountains along the Croisette rather than buying plastic.
Good to know — Cannes
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
CannesFrom a mobile, dial 112 for all emergencies. For non-urgent medical help, call SOS Médecins Cannes on 04 93 68 30 30. The local police station is at 1 Avenue de la Libération, +33 4 92 18 57 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cannes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Amirauté
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 253 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du Festival — 108 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Madame Thubert → Palais des Festivals
💡 Buy a carnet of 10 tickets from the Palm Bus office at Gare de Cannes. Use the 'Palm Bus' app for real-time arrivals.
Nice Saint-Augustin Station (airport) → Cannes Station
💡 Buy ticket from the app 'SNCF Connect' or the machine near Platform B. Avoid peak 08:30-09:30 stand-only carriages.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport → Madame Thubert, Cannes
💡 Book through Cannes Taxis or G7 app to avoid overcharging. Night flights add a 20% surcharge.
Nice Airport Terminal 1 → Cannes Gare Routière
💡 Get off at 'Cannes Gare Routière' stop, then walk 10 mins to hotel via Rue d'Antibes.
About Cannes
Wikipedia ↗
Cannes is a resort city located on the French Riviera. It is located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, and is the host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Amirauté?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors get less street noise from Rue Maréchal Foch, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Amirauté?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or those facing the street directly. The first floor picks up street-level noise and vibrations from passing traffic, and the front rooms suffer from early-morning delivery trucks and pedestrian chatter.
Is Amirauté noisy?
Rue Maréchal Foch is a main drag in central Cannes. Expect traffic noise from early morning (6am delivery vans) till late evening (restaurant and bar foot traffic). The old lift clanks audibly when in use. There’s no double glazing in some rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Amirauté?
The best view is from the front-facing rooms on floor 3 or 4, overlooking Rue Maréchal Foch with a partial sightline towards the harbour. The courtyard view is just a brick wall and a few potted plants.
What are insider tips for staying at Amirauté?
If you have a car, skip the hotel parking and use the public garage at Parking Palais des Festivals, a 5-minute walk away. Check-in is at ground floor reception between 8am and 11pm; late arrivals can call the number on the booking. The hotel will store luggage for free if you arrive early.
What time is check-in at Amirauté?
Check-in at Amirauté is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Amirauté have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, roughly 15 Mbps download speed; no login required, password posted in rooms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Amirauté?
€2.53 per person per night (2026 rate for 2-star Cannes)
Where can I eat cheaply near Amirauté?
A lunchtime formule (starter/main or main/dessert) in a neighbourhood bistro costs €15–20 and includes a glass of wine or water.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Amirauté?
The bus network (Palm Bus) day pass is €1.30 (valid 1 hour) or €5 for a 24h pass. From Nice Airport, the 210 express bus costs €22 each way; the slower 620 bus is €1.50 but takes 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
May and September: warm enough for the beach (low 20s °C) but without July–August crowds. June also good for long daylight.
Top Attractions in Cannes
💡 Sit at the Café du Croisette-end for cheap espresso (€1.50) and people-watch. The market closes by 1pm, so go in the morning.
💡 Arrive by 9am for the best selection. Grab a socca (chickpea pancake) from the stall at the entrance for €3.
💡 Go at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds. The Marché Forville at the base operates mornings, except Monday.
💡 Check if the bell tower is open for a small donation (€2) – the stairs are steep but the view over the red roofs is worth it.
💡 Enter via the gate on Avenue du Docteur Raymond Picaud. The garden is quieter than the Croisette and has benches perfect for a picnic.