We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Cannes, France. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Hip. Highly elegant. Rooftop bar. Located 100 metres from the sandy beaches of la Croisette and the Palais des Festivals, Five Seas Hotel Cannes, a Member of Design Hotels offers spacious rooms and suites. It features a roof-top terrace with a 13-metre outdoor swimming pool and a lounge bar. The Air-conditioned contemporary rooms and suites include a flat-screen TV and a complimentary mini-bar. Bathrobes, slippers and five style cosmetics toiletries are provided, and free WiFi access is included. Located on the 5th floor with views of the old town of Cannes, Le Roof offers an innovative cuisine, designed for sharing. A continental breakfast is served in the breakfast room. Guests can relax in the spa which has a hammam, 2 saunas and a relaxation room. The spa features treatments by Phytomer, VIE Collection & Intraceuticals Five Seas Hotel Cannes, a Member of Design Hotels offers technologically equipped rooms for meetings, seminars and receptions. The hotel also has a private yacht available for rent. Nice Airport is 28 km away and Cannes Train Station is 300 metres from the hotel. Private parking is available on site.Show full description
This is likely the coolest and most elegant central luxury hotel in Cannes. It also has a popular rooftop bar, a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant!
On the famous Boulevard de la Croisette, just 550 meters from Palais des Festivals, the brand-new Mondrian Cannes boasts 75 rooms and suites overlooking the sea or city. The hotel offers a unique culinary experience with its restaurant Mr.Nakamoto and bar and has a private beach; Hyde Beach Cannes. Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi access are found in each spacious and air-conditioned room and suite at Mondrian Cannes. Some rooms also have a private terrace. Guests of Mondrian Cannes can also enjoy a cocktail or a light meal at the hotel bar. Rue d'Antibes is just 50 metres from the hotel and the SNCF train station is just a 10-minute walk away. The property is 26 km from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Charging stations for electric cars are available at this property.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Comfortable beds. Offering views of the Mediterranean Sea, Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes is located on the famous Boulevard La Croisette in Cannes, 110 meters from the Palais des Festivals and the old port. It has a heated outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a private beach. Guests have free access to the wellness area and the 24-hour gym. The Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes offers air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms and suites, LCD satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and private bathroom. Most have sea views. During your stay at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, you can enjoy massages and relaxation therapies at the hotel spa, Spa Diane Barrière, which uses Biologique Recherche products. You can also relax on the hotel terrace or on the private beach, deck chairs can be rented on site. The hotel has 3 restaurants: The traditional French brasserie, Fouquet's, serves a menu created in collaboration with the three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire. Paradiso serves Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. The BFire by Mauro Colagreco restaurant is located on the private beach. The hotel offers a children's club, Le Studio by Petit VIP, free for children from 4 to 12 years old. The hotel is located just a minute's walk from the beach, 400 meters from Cannes train station and 27 km from Nice airport. Secure private parking is also available at an additional cost. Charging stations for electric cars are available on site. During private events or congresses, the beach may be closed. During this period, customers can access the establishment's partner beaches. Cannes is a dynamic city that hosts a multitude of cultural, professional and festive events throughout the year, which can cause some inconveniences due to the crowds, such as noise or large structures erected in all places, especially on the Croisette and the beach. Prior to arrival, the property encourages guests to check in advance for upcoming events. You can visit the site of the Palais des Festivals or that of the city of Cannes.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great restaurant. Set in an Art Deco-style building, Best Western Mondial is located on the famous shopping street of Rue d'Antibes, just 250 metres from Boulevard de la Croisette beaches. The soundproofed guest rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a balcony with views of Rue d'Antibes or the Mediterranean Sea. The Mondial provides a daily buffet breakfast offering cooked and continental choices. It can be taken in the hotel lounge or in the guest room upon request. Best Western Mondial is a 5-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, 450 metres from Cannes Train Station and Nice-Cote d’Azur Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Built in 1911, the hotel overlooks the bay on the Boulevard Croisette and features its own private beach, pier and Belle Epoque façade. It is situated 800 metres from the Palais des Festivals, in central Cannes. The rooms overlook central Cannes or offer views of the bay, and certain rooms and suites feature a balcony. The Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms with satellite TV, video games and bedding. The Carlton beach restaurant is open during summer and another traditional restaurant is also available on site. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the Carlton Bar. The hotel's front desk is available 24 hours to assist with car rental and beauty treatments. A fully equipped fitness centre is also available. The Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is just a 25-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and 5 minutes from Cannes railway station.Show full description
This 4-star hotel is located in the heart of Cannes between the seafront and the prestigious designer boutiques in the main shopping district. Just off the busy Croisette and a 3-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion offers guests a chance to relax on its private beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Each air-conditioned room offers a TV with satellite channels and a minibar with products for an extra charge. The private bathrooms are complete with hairdryers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Most rooms feature a terrace. A 24-hour front desk, business centre and concierge services are available. Guests can rent bikes and cars at the property. On site, guests can enjoy a fitness centre and a kids' club Studio by Petit VIP is offered free of charge at Hôtel Le Majestic for children between 4 and 12 years old. Cannes Train Station is 300 metres from the hotel and Le Croisette Casino is just 450 metres away. The Palais des Festivals is 350 metres from the property. Covered public parking is available for a surcharge. Nice Airport is 27 km away and an airport shuttle service is provided for an extra fee. Mediterranean dishes are served for lunch and dinner at the beach restaurant Mademoiselle Gray, overlooking the sea, during beach season.Show full description
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Hotel America provides 4-star accommodation a 1-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the Cannes Film Festival takes place each year. It is near Rue d’Antibes, Cannes’ famous shopping street, and has a 24-hour reception and multilingual staff. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire property. Hotel America rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with modern decor. Each room is equipped with a minibar, a flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, safe and a bathroom with a shower. Ironing facilities are provided. A continental buffet breakfast is available every day at Hotel America and includes hot drinks, juice, cheese, jam, cold meats, yoghurt and fruit. Shuttles to and from the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport are just 350 metres away and the train station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
Located in Cannes town centre, 500 metres from the Croisette and 400 metres from the train station is Staybridge Suites - Cannes Centre, an IHG Hotel. The rooms and suites at Staybridge Suites - Cannes Centre, an IHG Hotel have air conditioning and offer a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a desk and free Wi-Fi access. The private balcony is either south-facing or has views of the hills. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. Additional facilities include a 24-hour reception with daily newspapers, luggage storage, grocery store. Private parking is also accessible on site for an extra charge and Nice Cote d’Azur Airport is 25 km away. Cannes Train Station is 400 metres away.Show full description
Super central. Great views. Great location. With air-conditioning and soundproofing, all the rooms have a private bathroom, satellite TV and free WiFi. The hotel is set in central Cannes, 100 metres from La Croisette. Cannes Beach and the Palais de Festivals are located just a short walk from Hotel Cannes Centre Univers. There are a number of bars and restaurants in the close vicinity. A buffet breakfast is available every morning in the conservatory dining room or on the terrace, which has panoramic views. Breakfast can also be enjoyed in the comfort of your room. Guests of the Hotel Cannes Centre Univers can enjoy cycling and horse riding in the close vicinity and they can find facilities for golf and tennis nearby. You will find a public car park at an extra cost nearby.Show full description
One of the most CENTRAL hotels in Cannes. It also has a central location and outstanding views.
Popular among business travellers. Le Fouquet’s is located in the heart of Cannes, just 300 metres from the famous La Croisette beaches. It provides boutique-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi access. Each of the guest rooms is uniquely decorated, offering both contemporary and antique-style furnishings. They include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a balcony. Hotel Le Fouquet’s serves a daily continental breakfast which can only be enjoyed in the comfort of your guest room. Le Fouquet’s is only a 10-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals and the ferry port, providing access to the nearby Iles de Lerins. Nice-Cote d’Azur Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
Very stylish. Creative. Popular among business travellers. Located on the famous La Croisette Boulevard in Cannes, Hotel Martinez - in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt is a 5-star hotel featuring a private beach, which is accessible for an extra charge. Guests can enjoy a meal in one of the onsite restaurants or a drink at the Martinez bar. Entirely renovated in May 2018, guest rooms at Hotel Martinez - in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt are decorated in a contemporary Art Deco style and feature a seating area. Each air-conditioned room features a marble bathroom and some have a private terrace with views of the Mediterranean Sea. Opened in May 2018, the restaurant Le Jardin du Martinez offers seating on a terrace in the shade of palm and cypress trees, and in fine weather guests can enjoy the 1930's themed garden parties hosted at the restaurant. Guests seeking a fine dining experience are invited to dine at the 2 Michelin star La Palme d'Or restaurant, which specialises in cuisine inspired by cinema and offers a view of the Croisette. Located on the beach, the La Plage du Martinez restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local produce and fresh seafood. The Martinez Bar celebrates the history of the Hotel Martinez and proposes a range of cocktails and gin and tonics, in addition to a nightly live culinary show on the Teppan plancha grill. Spa services such as massages, body treatments and facials are available and guests can exercise in the fitness centre. Hotel Martinez - in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers direct access onto the beach and is within walking distance of the shopping area. With a secure private car park, the hotel also offers valet parking. Nice-Cote-d’Azur Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most STYLISH luxury hotels in Cannes.
Central. Great location. Friendly staff. Hotel Victoria offers air-conditioned accommodation just 50 metres from Rue d’Antibes and 300 metres from Promenade de la Croisette. Fully renovated in February 2016, it has a lounge bar, swimming pool and a 24-hour reception. Free WiFi access is available in this hotel. Located on the first or second floor, the contemporary rooms at Hotel Victoria are soundproofed and some have a balcony. Each room is accessible by lift and equipped with a telephone, cable TV and private bathroom. Victoria Hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast in the lounge or next to the pool. Guests can also have breakfast in their room. Victoria’s bar provides a variety of cocktails that guests can enjoy by the outdoor pool. Palais des Festivals et des Congrès and Cannes’s train station are a 10-minute walk from Hotel Victoria.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Cannes and amazing staff.
Trendy. Creative. Superb breakfast. Offering a sun terrace and sauna, Okko Hotels Cannes Centre is situated 100 metres from Cannes Train Station and 500 metres from Palais des Festivals de Cannes. Free WiFi is offered throughout the hotel. The air-conditioned rooms have a modern-style décor and come with a flat-screen TV and satellite channels. The private bathrooms have a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Soft drinks are also included throughout the day free of charge in the lounge, and in the evening for "Aperitivo" guests are offered antipasti, dips and local products. Other facilities available at the property include a gift shop and a fitness room. Many restaurants are located in the surroundings, and Rue d'Antibe Shopping Street is a 2-minute walk away. The Croisette is 350 metres from Okko Hotels Cannes Centre, and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 25 km from the property.Show full description
The JW Marriott Cannes welcomes you to Cannes, on the Boulevard de la Croisette, just 50 meters from the beach. This 5-star hotel offers a rooftop pool, a private partner beach, a casino and a shopping mall. Accommodations at the JW Marriott Cannes combine shades of cream and chocolate with the theme of the Film Festival. Each room has an LCD satellite TV, and some have balconies with views of the bay and the Lerins Islands. An American breakfast buffet is served every morning. Guests can enjoy traditional, upscale Italian cuisine at the famous Scalini restaurant. In the evening, the Sunset Terrace, offers a glass of champagne or a cocktail overlooking the sunset. Room service is also available daily, with a limited menu during the night. The JW Marriott Cannes features a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange services and a business center with Wi-Fi access. The hotel underwent a renovation in 2021. The JW Marriott Cannes is 30 km from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport and a 15-minute boat ride from Sainte-Marguerite Island. Private underground parking is available on site. This is the preferred neighborhood for travelers visiting Cannes, according to independent customer reviews. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this property. They give it a 9.5 rating for a two-person stay.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Best Western Le Patio des Artistes Wellness Jacuzzi is a 5-minute walk from the Boulevard de la Croisette and the beaches. It offers an underground car park. The rooms at Best Western Le Patio des Artistes Wellness Jacuzzi are all spacious and air-conditioned. Each features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an iPod docking station, an expresso coffee machine and a mini-bar. Breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. Guests can also enjoy a drink and use the free WiFi access on the hotel's patio. It also includes a wellness area, open everyday day from 09:00 to 22:00 with a hot tub and a roof-top terrace with views of the Bay of Cannes. There is access to a sauna for an additional charge. Best Western Le Patio des Artistes Wellness Jacuzzi is just a 10-minute walk from Cannes Train Station and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the Cannes Film Festival takes place.Show full description
This hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability.
Nice style. Cool. Very clean. Located in the heart of Cannes, O Carré Croisette Cannes offers self-catering apartments and studios and include free WiFi. Each apartment and studio at O Carré Croisette Cannes is individually decorated with a theme of sea, beach or sun. Each is equipped with a flat-screen TV and the private bathroom includes free toiletries. Bed linen and towels are also provided. A microwave, dishwasher and toaster can be found in each kitchenette. Restaurants, bars and grocery shops are located within a 2-minute walk from the property. The property is a 2-minutes walk from La Croisette and its' beaches. The Palais des Festivals is a 5-minute walk from the property and Cannes Train Station is a 7-minute walk away. Nice Airport is 26 km away.Show full description
Creative. Elegant. Friendly staff. Villa Garbo is a 5-minute walk from the beach and the Promenade de la Croisette. It offers suites, a lounge bar and spa near Rue d’Antibes. Free WiFi is available. Villa Garbo’s spacious suites are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some have a BOSE home cinema and an IPOD docking station. Each suite has a kitchen with Sarreguemines china and a Nespresso coffee machine. The private bathrooms feature grey granite details. Every evening, Villa Garbo’s Lounge Bar invites guests to enjoy complimentary drinks by the fireplace during winter or on the terrace during summer. Guests can have breakfast in the privacy of their suite or in the lounge. Garbo’s spa includes a fitness room with high-tech equipment and a hammam. The spa provides massages, on appointment. A charging station for electric cars is available at this property.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CREATIVE boutique hotel in Cannes.
Cool. Stylish. Residence Carlton Riviera is situated in Cannes, 1 km from Palais des Festivals de Cannes and 250 metres from Croisette Beach. Free private parking is available on site upon reservation, and free WiFi is provided throughout. The apartments have a balcony, air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. They also feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom and comes with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided. Residence Carlton Riviera also includes a sun terrace. Many shops can be found in the surroundings and Antibes Street is just a 2-minute walk away. The property has free use of bicycles and bike hire and car hire are available. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 26 km from Residence Carlton Riviera. The reception is open from 8 am to 7 pm. For arrivals between 8 pm and 10 pm, you'll be invoiced of 50€. After 10 pm, we propose a driver service from the airport to the residence to make the check-in and give you the keys (additional fees.Show full description
Very central. Creative. Great breakfast. Hotel Splendid is located in the centre of Cannes and features panoramic views of the yacht Old Port, the Old Town and Cannes Bay. It is located at the begining of a pedestrian zone, just a few steps from the Croisette beach, the Casino and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Services at the Hotel Splendid include a 24-hour reception and room service until 21:00. Paid secure public parking can be found 50 metres away valet service untill 21:00 The hotel Le Splendid offers a new lounge bar for refreshment with cocktails and tapas with a terrace and view on the port and the Palais des Festivals. Opened everyday from 6 to 11 pm.Show full description
Central. Cosy rooms. Rooftop pool. Cristal Hôtel & Spa is located 200 metres from Boulevard de la Croisette and from the beaches. It offers 64 air-conditioned rooms. Free WiFi is available. The modern rooms at Cristal Hôtel & Spa are soundproofed and equipped with a telephone, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony and they all have wooden flooring. Bathrobes and slippers are included. A buffet breakfast is available in the morning. A wellness floor was added to the top floor of the hotel in July 2019. Guests benefit from free access to the indoor and outdoor pool with a massage jet and to the spa which features hammam, sauna and sun deck. Additional facilities include a 24-hour reception desk. Cannes’s main shopping street, Rue d’Antibes, is 60 metres from Cristal Hôtel & Spa. Cannes Train Station and Palais des Festivals de Cannes are a 10-minute walk away. Guests have access to on-site private parking for an additional cost.Show full description
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