We stayed at Comfort Hotel Galaxie for nine nights (with two of those nights away while traveling to Monaco and Italy). As long as you don't expect a modern property with all the latest and greatest (I have to be honest -- the place is a bit aged), you'll love the place. Be prepared for some quirks -- like the floor lights on a timer. Also, the actual keys (on a heavy key chain) stay at the front desk when you leave the building -- something an American traveler would find discomforting. Nevertheless, once you're past those "novelties," you realize that you are three minutes away from a seaside promenade full of restaurants, five minutes from the CAP3000 mall (overpriced as everything in Europe, but with a large supermarket -- quite helpful for an extended stay). The staff is personable and helpful. (Example: we needed a voltage converter and asked where we could buy one -- within five minutes of fighting the language barrier, we had one on loan from the front desk.) The highlight of each room is a massive balcony. There is a small fridge with minibar items -- but also room for your own stuff. Wi-Fi is free -- but could drop intermittently. There is a gated parking lot behind the building, which helps if you have a rental car. So, the bottom line: take Comfort Hotel Galaxie for what it is -- and love it!
Unbeknownst to us ahead of time, it was Grand Prix and film festival time, so we were lucky to get any hotel. This one is in an un-inspiring neighborhood and the hotel is seedy looking. Has a good parking lot, but if you don't have a car you will need to take a bus into Cannes. We did have the only CNN we'd had anywhere in France, including Paris. (Other travelers we met had the same complaint. It seems to be a current budget-saving measure. They all tell you it's "not working". No BBC either. In other words, no English tv). And free in-room WIFI, also not readily available elsewhere. The Galleries Lafayette has a huge gourmet grocery section with all of that great French takeout food, only a couple of blocks away. This hotel is not in the beautiful part of the Cote d'Azure, and there didn't appear to be any nice restaurants nearby. Just a suburban neighborhood. If possible, stay in Cannes itself.
CAP 3000 Shopping Center is within a 5-minute walk of The Originals City, Hôtel Galaxie, Nice Aéroport while other popular sites like Palais Nikaia are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 3-star hotel has 28 rooms and welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.
Start each morning with buffet breakfast, available for a fee from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or make new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge.
80-cm TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Patios, refrigerators, and minibars are also available.
At The Originals City, Hôtel Galaxie, Nice Aéroport, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is offered for EUR 12 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and express check-in.
We stayed at Comfort Hotel Galaxie for nine nights (with two of those nights away while traveling to Monaco and Italy). As long as you don't expect a modern property with all the latest and greatest (I have to be honest -- the place is a bit aged), you'll love the place. Be prepared for some quirks -- like the floor lights on a timer. Also, the actual keys (on a heavy key chain) stay at the front desk when you leave the building -- something an American traveler would find discomforting. Nevertheless, once you're past those "novelties," you realize that you are three minutes away from a seaside promenade full of restaurants, five minutes from the CAP3000 mall (overpriced as everything in Europe, but with a large supermarket -- quite helpful for an extended stay). The staff is personable and helpful. (Example: we needed a voltage converter and asked where we could buy one -- within five minutes of fighting the language barrier, we had one on loan from the front desk.) The highlight of each room is a massive balcony. There is a small fridge with minibar items -- but also room for your own stuff. Wi-Fi is free -- but could drop intermittently. There is a gated parking lot behind the building, which helps if you have a rental car. So, the bottom line: take Comfort Hotel Galaxie for what it is -- and love it!
Unbeknownst to us ahead of time, it was Grand Prix and film festival time, so we were lucky to get any hotel. This one is in an un-inspiring neighborhood and the hotel is seedy looking. Has a good parking lot, but if you don't have a car you will need to take a bus into Cannes. We did have the only CNN we'd had anywhere in France, including Paris. (Other travelers we met had the same complaint. It seems to be a current budget-saving measure. They all tell you it's "not working". No BBC either. In other words, no English tv). And free in-room WIFI, also not readily available elsewhere. The Galleries Lafayette has a huge gourmet grocery section with all of that great French takeout food, only a couple of blocks away. This hotel is not in the beautiful part of the Cote d'Azure, and there didn't appear to be any nice restaurants nearby. Just a suburban neighborhood. If possible, stay in Cannes itself.
