Posts Tagged ‘accommodation’
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 [...]
Midem early bird deadline + Facebook
If you’re in the business of music, the news is that the Midem early bird deadline is coming up on September 30. For €495 you can be part of the newer, shinier Midem next year (start-ups and application developers get this rate irrespective and students & independent artists can get in at just €295). These [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Palais Stephanie to rebrand as JW Marriott
Following the news that the 1835 White Palm in Cannes has just become the Radisson Blu comes the news that the Palais Stephanie will soon become the JW Marriott in a management agreement with Jetsa Group. The hotel was built on the former site of the Palais des Festivals of Cannes, the original site of [...]
1835 White Palm Hotel to re-launch as Radisson Blu
More news from the 1835 While Palm Hotel: following its renovation and (and renaming) in 2009, the hotel will be re-branded as the Radisson Blu in December 2010. To be honest, I had just got used to calling it the White Palm, and not the Sofitel. The Radisson Blu is the stylish hotel located at [...]
Update: hotel accommodation central Cannes during the festival
People have been booking for the festival late this year. But there comes a time when decisions have to be taken! So accommodation is now filling up, particularly in the centre of Cannes and the Croisette area. Here are our hotel tips for the Cannes Film festival. We’ve chosen central hotels within walking distance of [...]
Special hotel offer for Cannes Film Festival 2010
Here’s a deal for exhibitors attending the Cannes Film Festival 2010. Cannes or Bust has a special deal with the Eden, located just 10 minutes by foot from the Palais. A 10-night stay for €4,100 TTC for 1 or 2 people (in a single, double or twin room) includes buffet breakfast, free access to the [...]
Palais Stéphanie Cannes earns its fifth star
According to an article in Travel Daily News, the Palais Stéphanie is now the owner of a fifth star. Built on the location of the original Palais des Festivals, the 261-room hotel is the most modern of the so-called “palaces” on the Croisette, previously known as the Noga Hilton. The process for earning the fifth [...]


