A vacation in Cannes, France is sometimes many people spend months looking forward to. The location has a lot to offer including upmarket boutiques, sandy, sun-soaked beaches, swanky casinos, and palatial bars. It is also the location for the famed Palais des Festivals, an international film festival. Choosing where to stay in the city is a big decision, so here are some of the best hotels in Cannes:
This 5-star rated hotel is a polished beachfront establishment that features a cocktail lounge, steakhouse, rooftop swimming pool, and casino. It is located in a swanky upscale neighborhood and is just a 12-minute walk away from the Palais des Festivals. The guest rooms and suites are chic with cinema-themed murals. 24-hour room service is available and there is a fitness center onsite. The hotel is popular with couples and pets are welcome. There are 16 meeting rooms in the hotel, so the venue is also popular with traveling businessmen.
This hotel is an icon of luxury and elegance. Guests enter a world of refinements with all the modern comforts you would expect from any luxury hotel. The venue really brings together the convenience of modernity with the luxury of tradition. The staff members are multilingual and guests can enjoy a heated pool and spa. The hotel has a 5-star rating and a total of 349 rooms.
The building opened in 1929 and the hotel epitomizes the carefree spirit of the Mediterranean lifestyle on the French Riviera. There are 409 rooms and an onsite wellness and spa center. The most exclusive suites have stunning views of the sea.
This bayfront building has upscale rooms and suites, as well as a private beach and a luxury spa. Located just a 14-minute walk from the Musée Picasso, this posh hotel is perfect for couples. The rooms have minibars, free wifi, satellite TV and conditioning. Onsite there is an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a business center, a fitness center, and a fine dining French restaurant. Unfortunately, the venue has a no-pets policy.
This trendy 4-star hotel is situated just a 5-minute walk from Palais des Festivals and Croisette beach. It is right next to Cannes train station, which means it's a great venue for those who want to use public transport to explore the area. There is an onsite gym, a business center, and a rooftop sundeck. All the modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome and free breakfast is available.
Since Cannes is a resort city, there is lots of tourist accommodation in the area. Even those traveling on a budget should be able to find hotel accommodation on the French Riviera. The hotels featured above are all luxury establishments, but there are lots of budget hotels in the area. If you want to experience the true glitz and glamor of the city, however, you need to stay in an upmarket property like the Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes.