Your stay — The Claremont
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The Property — The Claremont
The Claremont is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star hotel a few blocks back from Cannes' seafront. The lobby feels like a modest provincial inn — clean, tiled floors, a reception desk with a vase of fresh flowers — and the main draw is the price: you won't get a balcony or sea view, but you do get a decent bed and a location that lets you walk to the Palais des Festivals in ten minutes. It suits the budget-conscious traveller who wants to sleep quietly and spend their money on lunch in Le Suquet or drinks on the Croisette.
Chronicles of Cannes
Cannes grew from a Roman fishing village on the western side of the Bay of Napoule into a winter resort for the British aristocracy in the 1830s, after Lord Brougham built a villa here and spread the word. Its real transformation came with the railways in the late 19th century, which turned the sleepy Provençal town into a playground for European royalty and the American expat set, who erected the grand Belle Époque hotels that still line the Boulevard de la Croisette. The film festival arrived in 1946, chosen for Cannes' existing glamour and the favorable Mediterranean light, and it cemented the city's identity as a place where glamour, money, and cinema collide. Today, Cannes feels like a double-exposure photograph: by day it's a working harbour and shopping town, by night (and especially in May) it's the epicenter of the global film business.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cannes guide →Best months
September and June: warm enough for the beach (25-28°C), calm seas, and the great majority of summer tourists have gone. The film festival crowds have cleared by June, and September still has clear skies without the Provençal heat dome.
Peak / festival surge
May is the absolute peak, driven entirely by the Cannes Film Festival (usually the second full week). Hotel prices across the city, including 3-star places like The Claremont, can triple or quadruple — a normally €120 room can hit €450+. The whole city becomes a ticketed event zone, with street closures, red-carpet security, and restaurant reservations booked out months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the budget sweet spots. April sees mild 15-18°C days and the spring flowers; October is still pleasant (20-23°C) with very few tourists, and 3-star room rates drop back to €80-110. You lose the beach swimming weather, but the views are clear and the local life is unhurried.
Weather & packing
The Mistral wind can whip through Cannes at any time of year, often with 40km/h gusts, so bring a light windbreaker even in summer. The packing rule is: always carry a scarf or shawl for evenings, because Provençal nights can drop 10°C from the daytime high and air conditioning in budget hotels is rarely strong enough to take the chill off.
Live City Briefing — Cannes
- The Cannes tram line extension (Tramway 2) is still ongoing along the Avenue de la Liberté, with intermittent street closures and detours until late 2026. It currently terminates at the Gare de Cannes, so check if your taxi route is impacted.
- The Palais des Festivals has completed its lobby renovation, now with a new ground-floor café open to the public — good for a cheap coffee and people-watching without needing a film badge.
- New waste-sorting rules in the city centre mean that from January 2026, organic waste collection is mandatory; you may see separate brown bins outside hotels, and the municipal garbage trucks run earlier than usual (5:30am) to beat the heat.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Claremont, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor overlooking the garden courtyard, not the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for good lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — they get direct traffic noise from the Boulevard. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift can rattle through the night.
Best views
Garden-side rooms offer a solid, green view with less noise. Street-facing rooms (odd-numbered) look onto the Boulevard de la Croisette and the sea beyond, but beware the traffic rumble.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest because they sit above street-level bustle but below any roof-service activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the Boulevard de la Croisette is constant during Cannes, and traffic picks up early. The lift is creaky, so avoid rooms immediately adjacent.
Insider tips
If you're driving, arrive early — parking is tight and the hotel's own lot fills by 11am. Ask reception for a garden-facing room at check-in; they often have one free if you're polite.
- 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 — The Claremont
Free basic (5 Mbps) on all devices. Premium tier (20 Mbps, VPN-friendly) €5 per 24h or €15 per stay.
One passenger lift serves all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections.
Print copies of Nice-Matin, Le Figaro, and The Guardian at breakfast. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in 15:00–23:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 12:00. Late check-out until 13:00 for €30, 13:00–18:00 for €50; after 18:00 full night charged.
Free at reception, no locked room; leave with porter.
Step-free main entrance with ramp. Lift access to all guest floors. Two adapted rooms on ground floor; no grab bars in standard bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Croisette Rond-Point, 5 min walk, €25 per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night (2026 rate). Children under 18 exempt.
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking. At check-in, €100 card hold for incidentals.
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 bank ATMs inside the town or at Cannes station for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux on the Croisette — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard is accepted nearly everywhere, including most markets and taxis; Amex is less common. Tap-to-pay is standard.
Service is included in restaurant bills, but locals leave 1–2€ for coffee or a small meal. Round up taxi fares. No need to tip hotel staff beyond 1–2€ for luggage.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a neighbourhood café is about 1.50–2€; a cappuccino will be 2.50–3€. Sit at the counter to save money.
The set lunch menu (plat du jour) in a simple bistro or brasserie runs 14–18€ and usually includes a drink or dessert.
A main course at a decent but not fancy restaurant costs around 18–25€. Pizzerias and Italian places often have mains under 16€.
The Rue d’Antibes and Forville market area have sandwich shops, crêperies and bakeries for 5–8€. Also look for socca (chickpea pancake) at street stands.
Intermarché, Carrefour and Lidl are common; there’s a Carrefour City on Rue d’Antibes and a Lidl near the train station.
The main high-street shopping is on Rue d’Antibes — chains like H&M, Zara, Mango. For cheap basics, Géant Casino (near the port) has a clothing section.
A single bus ticket on the Palm Bus network is 1.50€. The best value is the day pass for 5€ (unlimited journeys). From Nice Airport, the express bus (Line 210) costs 22€ one way — cheaper than taxi.
Buy picnic supplies from Forville morning market (closed Monday) and eat at the beach or park. Book sit-down meals at lunchtime for cheaper set menus. Avoid taxis — the bus network covers Cannes and the surrounding towns well.
Good to know — Cannes
Type C/E · 230V
safe
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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 The Claremont
🕒 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 The Claremont?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor overlooking the garden courtyard, not the street. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for good lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Claremont?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — they get direct traffic noise from the Boulevard. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift can rattle through the night.
Is The Claremont noisy?
Street noise from the Boulevard de la Croisette is constant during Cannes, and traffic picks up early. The lift is creaky, so avoid rooms immediately adjacent.
Which rooms have the best views at The Claremont?
Garden-side rooms offer a solid, green view with less noise. Street-facing rooms (odd-numbered) look onto the Boulevard de la Croisette and the sea beyond, but beware the traffic rumble.
What are insider tips for staying at The Claremont?
If you're driving, arrive early — parking is tight and the hotel's own lot fills by 11am. Ask reception for a garden-facing room at check-in; they often have one free if you're polite.
What time is check-in at The Claremont?
Check-in at The Claremont is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Claremont have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (5 Mbps) on all devices. Premium tier (20 Mbps, VPN-friendly) €5 per 24h or €15 per stay.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Claremont?
€2.00 per person per night (2026 rate). Children under 18 exempt.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Claremont?
The set lunch menu (plat du jour) in a simple bistro or brasserie runs 14–18€ and usually includes a drink or dessert.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Claremont?
A single bus ticket on the Palm Bus network is 1.50€. The best value is the day pass for 5€ (unlimited journeys). From Nice Airport, the express bus (Line 210) costs 22€ one way — cheaper than taxi.
When is the best time to visit Cannes?
September and June: warm enough for the beach (25-28°C), calm seas, and the great majority of summer tourists have gone. The film festival crowds have cleared by June, and September still has clear skies without the Provençal heat dome.
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.