Cannes,Hotel,Cote d'Azur,Beach,Film Festival,Boutique

Lord Cavendish’ old residence is situated centrally to take advantage of all this great city has to offer - restaurants, shops, shows and the coast are all around and the hotel, full of character - just like the old peer, offers excellent hospitality and perfect comfort.

Staying at Le Cavendish one enjoys the relaxing atmosphere of a familiar private home - welcoming and friendly, it provides a perfect pied a terre in the centre of this vibrant city. Built in 1897 in the heart of Cannes, Le Cavendish has recently been renovated into a most stylish hotel capturing the atmosphere of the Riviera at the end of the nineteenth century - La Belle Epoche - and rekindling the noble era of Lord Cavendish. Each of the thirty-four rooms has been decorated in individual style - very comfortable, practical and precisely the desired level of luxury. The real gems are the ‘rotundas’, the circular guest rooms with central beds and balconies facing the sea, which occupy the end of the building on each floor.

Throughout, the style is Provencal and every modern comfort has been sympathetically incorporated without losing any of the traditional charm. From the moment of stepping through the door, the lobby resembles more the hall of a private residence where a busy houseparty is going on, than that of a hotel. Antiques are interspersed with travel nick-nacks and there are guests and their friends lolling on sofas and easy chairs. This leads on, past the old caged lift with a stone stair spiralling up around it, into the lounge. The centre of life in the Cavendish, this intimate lounge and bar is the scene for sumptuous breakfasts, afternoon teas (choose from a great variety of leaves, scented and otherwise - His Lordship would be sure to approve) and when evening comes the sideboard creaks under the weight of a multitude of wines and spirits - all complimentary and on a help yourself (and your neighbour) basis for all residents and their guests.

Such is the hospitality of Le Cavendish and it produces great encounters and lasting connections from within the sphere of its devotees. Christine Welter is the perfect hostess and will ensure that everyone who should meet, does and she manages to introduce all in terms of the most glowing praise! For a base from which to enjoy this thrilling city, attend any of the glamorous events which take place here or simply to relax in a convivial atmosphere, Le Cavendish has no peers.