The South of France is the summer hub of the global glitterati, and there's no bigger crown jewel in this stretch of paradise than Cannes, France. This French Riviera resort town is home to the iconic Cannes Film Festival, but that's not the only legend around.
The Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a Belle Epoque architectural gem that lords over the city's famed Croisette waterfront thoroughfare. The hotel dates back to and has gone through different ownership groups and brand affiliations, but its current iteration is with IHG's Regent brand, which reopened the property in after an extensive renovation that took place during the pandemic.
I lucked out during my recent trip to the International Luxury Travel Market with a chance to stay at the Carlton Cannes. Here's what it's like to stay at this storied property. Related: Gorgeous but overlooked towns in France you should visit.
The hotel was previously associated with the InterContinental brand and coincidentally transformed into Regent branding at the same time the InterContinental in Hong Kong was undergoing its own face-lift to return to Regent affiliation β a one-two punch of IHG's enhanced presence at the ultraluxury playground.
Cannes is already a see-and-be-seen town, and the Carlton Cannes is where you'll find the, er, seen-iest of that scene. I toured the property back in when it was still under construction and wondered how it would all come together β you'd see a peek of a pink glass flute here, a mosaic tile there, blond wood in the corner and then gold leaf somewhere else. Ultimately, it works. Whether you're looking for a hushed, clandestine cocktail or a dinner celebrating the accomplishment of a lifetime, the Carlton Cannes has something for you.
