Villa Garbo

Villa Garbo is a small boutique hotel at 85 Boulevard de la République in Cannes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It occupies a villa above the railway line, in the Cannes Centre area on the slope north of the tracks, and sits roughly a 15-minute walk from the Croisette. The position is quieter than the seafront, and the Cannes railway station is close, which makes onward trips to Nice, Antibes and Grasse simple. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is roughly 25 to 30 kilometres away. The four-star hotel is in the upscale category and its character is that of a private villa converted into a guest house, with a garden setting rather than a large-hotel atmosphere. Room types include Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, all with air conditioning and wifi. The swimming pool and garden are the main amenities and provide a retreat after days spent at the Palais des Festivals or on the beach, and parking is available, a useful feature in a city where street parking is scarce and expensive. The price guide of roughly EUR 140 to 380 per night is moderate by Cannes standards, although festival and high-summer dates carry higher rates. The small scale means personal service and fewer rooms, which appeals to couples, repeat visitors and business travellers who prefer a calm base. Guests who want to be on the beach need to walk or take a short taxi ride downhill to the Croisette, but those who value a garden, a pool and quiet nights often consider the trade-off worthwhile. Restaurants and shops of the town centre lie within a short walk.