Search
Design

Hotel of the Week: The Legendary Carlton Cannes Hotel Gets a Spectacular Makeover on the French Riviera

French designer Tristan Auer, best known for restoring the Hotel de Crillon in Paris, completely renovated the Beaux-Arts beauty

By Geoffrey Montes
Luxury hotel facade with rows of striped lounge chairs and beach umbrellas in the foreground.
Facade of the Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of Carlton Cannes

For over a century, this Beaux Arts stunner has stood proudly on the French Riviera, earning a reputation for hosting the world’s most glamorous movie stars for the Cannes Film Festival. But even great beauties need a refresh, which is why interior designer Tristan Auer and architect Richard Lavelle were hired to restore the property’s 332 guest rooms to their former glory. (Notably, the update also included the addition of 37 branded residences.) Among the other new highlights are the courtyard’s breathtaking infinity pool, a pétanque court with its own rosé menu, and the buzzy restaurant Rüya, the only Anatolian dining destination in the region.

See more photos below:

Outdoor cafe seating with elegant black and white chairs along a columned walkway in a garden setting.
Péristyle at Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of Carlton Cannes
Elegant hotel lobby with modern chandeliers, plush sofas, and tall white columns creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere.
Camélia Tea Lounge at the Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of Carlton Cannes
Elegant hotel lobby with beige chairs, round tables, and ornate floral arrangement against a mosaic wall under warm lighting.
VIP lounge at the Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of the Carlton Cannes
Elegant cafe interior with arched doorways, stylish seating, and ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Riviera Restaurant at the Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of the Carlton Cannes
View of a luxurious hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and elegant architecture under a clear sky.
Le Grand Jardin at the Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of the Carlton Cannes
Aerial view of a luxurious outdoor swimming pool surrounded by white deck chairs and plants in a modern setting.
Pool area at the Carlton Cannes. Photo: Courtesy of the Carlton Cannes