Archive for the ‘accommodation’ Category
Last-minute hotel deals for Cannes 2012
As I write this, we’re just a few weeks from Cannes 2012. Accommodation is a bit of an issue by now, but there are a few good value locations left. Most of the deals are in Juan-les-Pins and Mandelieu, both of which are just 10 minutes by train from Cannes station. The only downside is [...]
Citadines Apart’Hotels Cannes introduces mobile keys
Like something out of a mobile technology tradefair, one flat hotel in Cannes is introducing mobile keys to its customers. At Citadines Apart’hotels on the Boulevard Carnot, guests and residents can avoid the front desk if they already have a booking and go straight to their flats. They can use their mobile phones as an [...]
Le Mistral Hotel, Cannes
There is a lot to be said for 2-star accommodation in Cannes. If you are hesitating about attending a trade fair, it is far better to come and reduce the budget than to stay away, in my opinion. But you have to find a hotel that offers a good deal. Amongst the cheap but commendable [...]
Special hotels deals for the last weekend of August
The weather forecast for the next 10 days is 17-29°. So you still have a chance to catch some last-minute sun in Cannes in August 2011. To top it all, some hotels are offering special rates. The Neotelia Pavilion Bel Air is located just above the railway station, about 15 minutes from the Croisette by [...]
Last-minute accommodation for Cannes Lions
The annual advertising event Cannes Lions kicks off June 19, with the usual round of workshops, conferences and prizes. If you have been trying to book a room for Cannes Lions 2011, it’s no news that the tow n is pretty full. Yet Cannes or Bust has a few accommodation deals. First up: the Fauvettes [...]
Sharing accommodation and taxis at Cannes
To offset the price of travelling to Cannes, many people choose to share accommodation and transport. Rather than answering requests individually, we have set up a simple message board that allows you to post requests and offers directly on Cannes or Bust. You’ll find the message board under Forum. Sign in is via Facebook or [...]
Visit Cannes for free for the festival
Headline news: most people would like to visit Cannes for free for the Cannes Film Festival . Who would have thunk? Luckily, many brands like to associate themselves with the festival and organise competitions with a range of prizes that include hotels, red carpet events and the glamour of being in Cannes for the world’s [...]
Cheap ways to stay in Cannes for the festival
Cannes is synonymous with luxury and excess. But needless to say, it’s not all like that. For very many people, the time and money spent in Cannes has to be carefully weighed up against possible returns in a difficult market. If that is you, cheer up! You can stay in Cannes for very reasonable rates [...]
Hotel Ambassadeur in Juan-les-Pins to become a Marriott
More news from the world of hotels. In early 2012, the Hotel Ambassadeur, located in the heart of Juan-les-Pins, will be re-branded a Renaissance Hotel under a management agreement with Jesta Group. The Renaissance Antibes Juan-les-Pins Hotel will join the JW Marriott Hotel Cannes (previously Palais Stephanie) as Marriott continues to expand on the Cote [...]
Salsa to welcome the New Year in Cannes
After recently hosting a tango festival, Cannes will go salsa for the New Year, with the Cannes Salsa Congress. Between December 29 and 31 2010, the town will host a series of lessons, shows and of course a salsa New Years Party at the Palais Stephanie Hotel. The list of teachers and performers is impressive, [...]


