What can you say about the Cote d'Azur ? Which-ever way you cut it, it is beautiful. But don't the locals know it, and use every trick in the book to remove cash from tourists.

At least at this hotel, it is done with a certain style and a politeness. On the plus side, the staff were very friendly, service good once you remember this is France so don't expect the kind of false bonhommie and plastic smiles that you get from your typical American hotel worker, and 1) you try speaking French (you're in FRANCE, remember ?) and 2) use "pleases" and "thank-yous," it is appreciated.

Location-wise, superb. You can see where the Russians tie their yachts up, or gaze on the shops where the French whose ancestors escaped Mme Guillotine spend their money on designer clothes (Liberte, Shopping, Fraternite ?). Plenty of good, but stunningly expensive cafes within easy walking distance.

But, politeness and location aside, this is a high-class rip-off, much like the rest of the Cote D'Azur. Now, that's fine if you are expecting it, so expect it. To that ends, be aware that:

1) To use the swimming pool will cost E25/person/day.
2) To eat breakfast (actually a very GOOD breakfast) will cost you E27/person/day
3) To park your car, or rather to line someone else's pocket to park your car for you in case you are too stupid or too lazy to finish a journey by going through the actions of "parking," it will cost you E35/day.

So, 2 of you ? That's E149/night BEFORE THE ROOM.

Ah, the room. I got a Good Deal. How ? Because the AC Hotel (Marriott) in Antibes that I was booked into made a mess of my reservation. Even with 3 months notice, they oversold my room and I was sans-lit 2 days before flying out.

But, even at E169/night with compensation and a MASSIVE apology from Marriott, this is a stunningly expensive price room.

What do you get ? Well, a TINY bathroom, a tiny bedroom and a fold-down flap for a "desk" with the TV bolted to the wall above it. One "comfy" chair that I spent the entire time dancing around.

And a mini-bar. Empty. In a wardrobe. Without a handle on the door so you can only open it by putting your fingers under the door because the edge of the fridge door hits the walls of the wardrobe.

And two mugs. With two teabags. And two plastic spoons that melt when you put hot-water on them. And the spoons are SHORTER than the mugs so you burn your fingers trying to stir your drink.

And a kettle for boiling water. And four "Nespresso" coffee capsules, but no "Nespresso" machine so you can't actually turn the capsules into drinkable coffee.

And a balcony that you need climbing equipment to reach.

And lifts so tiny that you need to back into them with your luggage or you'll never get out.

Now, frankly, I'm used to all these idiosyncrasies in France in Campanile, Ibis or Novotel properties. But, you pay Campanile, Ibis or Novotel prices, not the rack-rate of between E550 and E850 that this place displays. And this is a Radisson !

So, if you want to have a good view of the sea, a decent breakfast, and someone else is paying and you can minimise the amount of stuff you take so that you can fit it in your room and you don't think you'll want a cup of coffee, stay here.

If you're on your own dime and want to go to France (and let's face it, who doesn't - it's a wonderful place), don't bother with the Cote d'Azur - it is over-rated and over-priced and the best that you can say about this hotel is at least the staff are nice and just doing their jobs....

I stayed at this hotel at the beginning of December for business. A good stay but not so excellent!
The hotel has a central location and a nice view: near to the port, 5 misutes walking distance to the Palais des Festivals, 5 minutes far from La Croisette.
I slept in a Superior room: a very comfortable room, but too expensive compared with services they offer.
Good buffet breakfast and friendly staff.

Me and my husband stayed at the Radisson for 3 nights and we really enjoyed. The staff was very attentive and we thought that the room was comfortable too. If ever in Cannes again we wouldn't choose a different place to stay!

I staid in this hotel twice,
the location is great, the room quite small (street view) but convenient,
very good service by the stuff,
the hotel offers free high speed internet.
car park 35euro - expansive