Hotel Canberra (le)

Hotel Le Canberra, Cannes, Cote d'Azur, France - Explore & Book

"The mere mention of Cannes is enough to conjure up images of Hollywood stars and the glitz and glamour of its annual film festival. Thankfully, though, there’s far more to it than that: the atmospheric narrow streets of the Old Town that wind up to the castle museum, the million-dollar boats jostling for space in the marina, and the famous seafront boulevard of La Croisette, where streams of beautiful people stroll in the sun. Hotel Le Canberra feels like it belongs in Cannes. The entrance, on the main shopping street of rue d’Antibes, is an inconspicuous blink-and-you’ll-miss-it door, but as soon as we stepped inside we entered a world of black and white fashion photography, hot-pink furniture and flamboyant 1950s design. It’s a slick yet laid-back all-rounder, with 35 stylishly kitsch rooms and suites that are equally suited to families, friends and couples. Shopaholics and those who want to see and be seen will appreciate its proximity to designer boutiques, beach clubs and celebrity hangouts, but if it’s seclusion you’re seeking, you can retreat to the small pool and linger on a lounger with a book. Highs You can’t beat the hotel’s central position, just a couple of minutes’ walk from La Croisette and the beachChic rooms with sleek bathrooms; book a poolside room with a terrace and you’ll get a private sunspot, too Fantastic vintage touches, including curved chairs from French designer Pierre Paulin Plenty to do in and around Cannes - markets, beaches, shopping and great restaurants, plus trips to Monaco, Nice and nearby islands Lows Rates don’t include breakfast (a pricey but tasty buffet), and there's no lunch or dinner serviceThere are only 3 parking spaces (charged for) and you can’t reserve them in advance, though you don't really need a car hereThe pool is small with a limited number of loungers; sun-bathing space is snapped up fast in busy periods Some feedback suggests the sound-proofing could be better, but we had no problems during our stay" - Emma Love