Hotel Le Grand Pavois

Hotel Le Grand Pavois is an Art Deco-inspired hotel, originally built in 1932. Guests are welcomed into a fairly small lobby, which opens out into the Lobby Bar on  one side and the breakfast area on the other side. Decor includes marble flooring, Art Deco-inspired artwork and decor, and a small lounge area. There's a small billiards room that overlooks the lobby, with a large French Billiards table and four low-back chairs with checkered cushion covers. The breakfast area highlights the historical architecture with modern decor and furnishings, including high textured ceilings, wooden floors, old-fashioned red cushioned chairs, and modern artwork. The Lounge Bar features an Art Deco theme with wooden floors, large arched windows, a brick fireplace, large central grand piano, and several Art Deco-inspired pieces of artwork and decor. The atmosphere is relaxed with a jazzy vibe. Guests here are mostly leisure travelers, particularly couples, as well as a few business travelers.

Located in a quiet residential area, Hotel Le Grand Pavois doesn't have much within its immediate vicinity besides other hotels and residential properties. The hotel is located next to the famous Juan-les-Pins pine forest, which is just a two-minute walk away. The convention center (Palais des Congres) is four minutes on foot. It's a five-minute walk from the beach (Plage de la Gallice). The center of Juan-les-Pins, where there are several restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, nightclubs, and a casino, is about an eight-minute walk away. Cannes is about a 30-minute drive. Nice is a 50-minute drive. It's a five-minute walk to the Port and a 10-minute walk to the Gare de Juan-les-Pins Train Station. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 30 minutes by car. Toulon-Hyeres Airport is an hour- and 40-minute drive from the hotel.

The 60 guest rooms at Hotel Le Grand Pavois are spacious and more simply decorated than the public spaces. While there's nothing spectacular about the decor, the rooms are comfortable and well-maintained. Decor includes maroon carpeted floors, light wooden furniture, beige walls, white curtains, white linens with beige scatter cushions, and nature-themed artwork on the walls. The Junior Suites and Privilege Rooms include separate lounge areas with sleeper sofas. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, telephones, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include shower/tub combos, and come with hairdryers, magnifying mirrors, and Eco toiletries. Mobility-impaired rooms are available. Most of the rooms, except the Standard Rooms, have small furnished balconies with views of either the sea, the pine forest, or the mountains. 

The hotel's restaurant, Le Sidney Bechet, is only open for the daily continental breakfast buffet which includes a decent spread of cold cuts, cheeses, fresh fruit, limited hot items, cereals, yogurts, and freshly baked pastries. Breakfasts are not included in room rates. Guests can order 24-hour room service from Petits Plats 'Meunier', which offers a limited French-inspired menu -- meals can be collected from the hotel's bar. The Lounge Bar serves a variety of beverages. There is no swimming pool, only a rooftop solarium with a few sun loungers. A large French Billiards table is available in the billiards room overlooking the lobby. Two conference rooms cater for up to 25 and 30 guests each. Wi-Fi throughout the property is free. Private parking is available, about 50-meters from the hotel, for an additional fee. Additional features include an ironing room, small business center, and pet-friendly facilities (added fee).