These are the celebrity-approved Cannes hotels
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These are the celebrity-approved Cannes hotels
The French Riviera is one of the most glamorous places on the planet and things come to a peak each May, when half of Hollywood decamps to Cannes – and if you’re hoping to join them, these are the best Cannes hotels.
La Croisette is among France’s most famous streets, curving along the coast with grand hotels and equally upscale shops. Fittingly, Cannes has its own version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which of course sounds better in French: the Allée des Etoiles.
To be in with a shot of spying a celebrity (odds are increased every May), book a stay at Hôtel Martinez by Hyatt, an art deco building that’s been a presence in the city since the 1920s.
Equally starry is Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, also on La Croisette, with its own beach, plus a branch of legendary Parisian brasserie Fouquet’s and treatments at the spa that will have you ready for the red carpet in no time.
A short drive north in mediaeval Mougins, Les Rosées is a 400-year-old guesthouse with olive trees in its peaceful grounds that are even older.
For a stylish stay in the South of France this summer, these are the chic Cannes hotels to book…
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1) Hôtel Martinez by Hyatt
One of the most famous Cannes hotels, Hôtel Martinez by Hyatt is said to be the A-list’s preferred destination when they’re in town for the festival – and not just for its prime Croisette location.
The dazzling art deco building has been a hotel since the 1920s, welcoming guests including Rihanna, Bruce Willis and Robert Pattinson over the years. We’re guessing they approved of the hotel’s incredible Bay of Cannes views. Unsurprisingly, it’s home to one of the biggest penthouses in Europe.Hearst Owned - 3/11
2) Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic
Another film-star favourite is Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, which also has an exclusive Croisette address. The hotel has its own beach and Clefs d’Or concierge, ready to dispense insider knowledge on the celebrity-approved places to eat and drink.
A fine place to start is Fouquet’s, a southern edition of the famous Parisian brasserie, which has been one of the capital’s most sought-after restaurants for more than a century. The menu was created by the acclaimed chef Pierre Gagnaire. Equally fit for Hollywood royalty are the treatments at the spa by leading brands Biologique Recherche and Ligne St Barth.
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3) Mondrian Cannes
Opening in Cannes in spring 2023 in what was once Le Grand, Mondrian revives the heritage building – which was home to the city’s original luxury hotel – on La Croisette.
Spectacular sea views are on show from the terrace at the bar, or you can enjoy the Med from a closer vantage point down at the hotel’s private beach. It also has a huge private garden, and suites with hot tubs and teak decks overlooking the shore.Hearst Owned - 5/11
4) Belle Plage
As the name suggests, Belle Plage sits next to a beautiful beach in Cannes’ Suquet neighbourhood. The restaurant is one of the most spectacular spots in the hotel, with a wall of windows framing the Med.
If you fancy lingering in the French Riviera (and let’s face it, who wouldn’t?), book one of the eight apartments, or the 110-square-metre, three-bedroom penthouse, which all have kitchens and living rooms. Some rooms have their own sea-facing terrace, too.
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5) Les Rosées
Not in Cannes, but in the nearby village of Mougins, just a short drive north, Les Rosées is a Francophile’s dream: a traditional four-century-old Provençal mas (or guesthouse) with a beautiful and historic backdrop, where breakfasts are sourced in local markets and the grounds are dotted with 800-year-old olive trees and a rose garden. The farmhouse is peaceful at any given time of day, but it’s particularly serene at nightfall, when candles and lights illuminate the grounds.
The hotel is also close to Grasse, an especially fragrant destination and a must-visit for perfume lovers.Hearst Owned - 7/11
6) Hôtel Belles Rives
Just along the Riviera in Juan-les-Pins and near Cap d’Antibes, Hôtel Belles Rives is perfectly positioned between Cannes and Nice’s airport. Fitting touches include a bar named in honour of F Scott Fitzgerald and wallpaper by Hermès. Its Michelin-starred restaurant La Passagère has a spectacular sea-facing terrace, and colonnaded interiors that are just as grand.
The hotel also has a beach club, Valmont spa and its own jetty, perfect for especially glamorous arrivals.Hearst Owned - 8/11
7) Five Seas Hotel
There’s nothing discreet about the flashy French Riviera (albeit in an effortlessly superior Gallic way) and Five Seas Hotel is a case in point. The rooftop has been transformed into a pop-up gallery with works to admire by the artist David David and a menu of Mediterranean finger food to graze on at the same time.
The hotel has a spa on hand to get guests red-carpet ready and an infinity pool on the top floor with a view of the neighbouring rooftops.Booking.com - 9/11
8) Verlaine
Close to La Croisette and all of the shopping potential of Rue d’Antibes, Verlaine is in a historic building in the heart of Cannes. The hotel has a peaceful shade-affording garden, a lounge bar, a small wellness space and a tea-room. Down at the shore, you’ll find a branded beach with sun loungers ready to receive you. There’s no restaurant at the hotel, but you’ll be able to enjoy lunch and dinner at the private beach.
Design details include glass roofs and palm-print murals behind the beds, with matching cushions and lampshades.Booking.com - 10/11
9) Bastide de l’Oliveraie
Steps away from Cannes’ famous promenade, Bastide de l’Oliveraie is a charming hotel surrounded by olive trees in a quiet, residential part of town, with a spacious garden and 32 rooms and suites. It also has a restaurant with a terrace.
Staff are on hand to help you plot the dream Côte d’Azur itinerary, where you want to visit the Lérins Islands, go jet-skiing or locate the region’s best restaurants.Booking.com - 11/11
10) Tiara Yaktsa
With decor that’s more Moroccan than French, Tiara Yaktsa is a little further west along the coast from the tiny town of Théoule-sur-Mer. To the centre of Cannes, the drive should take around 40 minutes and, as with most journeys in this part of the world, it’s a spectacular one.
Days can be spent in a white cabana on the pristine lawns above the sea, before a delicious dinner out on the restaurant’s romantic terrace.Booking.com
