Carlton Cannes

Carlton Cannes is a seven-story hotel on Boulevard de la Croisette featuring Art Deco and Belle Époque elements designed by Charles Dalmas. The building combines elegant architecture with direct Mediterranean access and serves as a landmark along the coast.

The hotel was built in 1909 at the initiative of Grand Duke Michael of Russia and opened in 1913 as the city's first luxury accommodation. This opening marked the start of Cannes's development as a high-end destination on the French Riviera.

The name references London's Carlton district, reflecting the Belle Époque fascination with British style. The building's distinctive domes dominate the seafront skyline and remain instantly recognizable to anyone walking along the coast.

The hotel offers 332 rooms and suites along with a 2000-square-meter interior garden that creates a peaceful retreat. Visitors can enjoy the city's largest infinity pool and access event spaces designed for various gatherings.

Alfred Hitchcock filmed parts of 'To Catch a Thief' here in 1954, featuring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant in scenes that made the place legendary. The film helped cement the hotel's reputation as the most glamorous spot on the Riviera.

Location: Cannes

Inception: 1911

Architects: Charles Dalmas

Official opening: 1912

Architectural style: Art Deco, Belle Époque

Floors above the ground: 7

Address: rue du Canada

Website: https://carlton-cannes.com

GPS coordinates: 43.54944,7.02722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31