Intercontinental Carlton Cannes
Located in the heart of town, this 1911 property is across the street from its private beach. Many recognize its facade from its multiple cinematic cameos, while others know it as the hallmark of the main promenade in Cannes. The structure is still blessed with elaborate plasterwork and woodwork, ornate moldings, grand chandeliers and acres of marble.
Dining, drinking and dallying are limited to the corner brasserie, fashionable sidewalk terrace, beach restaurant and bar, and busy cocktail lounge. The health club on the seventh floor offers an enlarged gym, glass-roofed indoor pool and sea-view terrace, a tanning room, steam room and juice bar.
Guests can water-ski off the sandy beach, and the pier accommodates up to 50 fortunate sunbathers. Beware that the exorbitant cost of the lounge chairs on the beach can approach the cost of a room at another property. However, this is the beach to be at when in Cannes. Luckily, our Virtuoso rates include admission to the club and for sure this is one of the best added values offered at any hotel in Cannes.
Guest quarters have air conditioning, good double glazing, phones, TVs, high-speed Internet access (both wired and wireless for a fee), and minibars.
Most of the large combination baths are finished in marble and supply hair dryers, L'Occitane toiletries and robes. Many standard rooms lack the fine detailing of the deluxe rooms, and it is worth opting for the latter.
Keep in mind that most sea-view rooms are smaller than the rest when their modest balcony space is subtracted. Those in the -25 through -28 series, however, are prime choices with more space. Rooms on Floors 4 through 6 are higher than the palms dotting La Croisette and thus afford unimpeded Mediterranean views.
Suite Imperiale on the seventh floor offers the most space, and seven panoramic suites (named after celebrities such as Sean Connery and Elton John) offer equally luxurious appointments for the visiting big spenders and celebrities that frequent this famed spot.
InterContinental Carlton CANNES is a member of exclusive Virtuoso travel network. Book online or contact our Virtuoso Travel Advisor [email protected] for more details.
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