Discover where celebrities stay in Côte d’Azur

Previously spotted A-list residents: Bruce Willis, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Pattinson 

With its highly sought-after location on La Croisette, Hôtel Martinez by Hyatt is a favourite among big-name celebs coming to town for the Cannes Film Festival. They can jump right in their limousine and already be surrounded by the hustle and bustle.  

The hotel itself is more than luxurious enough for A-listers, too. The interior design gives off 1920s high-glamour and there are plenty of premium suites to choose from, including the Penthouse Suite that has no doubt housed many celebs over the years.

For food, there’s La Palme d’Or: the hotel’s two-Michelin-star restaurant fit for kings and queens. No Côte d’Azur celebrity stays are complete without a meal here.  

Previously spotted A-list residents: Robert De Niro and Matthew McConaughey  

The elegance of Hôtel Barriére Le Majestic is simply unmatched. Its lavish interiors finished with subtle Parisian influences will impress anyone, even the biggest celebrities who've stayed in the world’s grandest hotels.  

Previous Hollywood guests will have likely stayed in the hotel’s most deluxe rooms – like the Christian Dior Suite boasting high-end furnishings and accessories designed by, you guessed it, French designer powerhouse brand Christian Dior.

And for dinner, countless celebs are regularly spotted at Le Fouquet’s Cannes: the hotel’s signature fine-dining brasserie serving up a menu of authentic Mediterranean delights.  

Previously spotted A-list residents: Ronnie Wood and Chris O'Dowd  

For celebrity stays in the Côte d’Azur, JW Marriott Cannes is high up on the list of ultra-glam venues. The hotel oozes grandeur, especially the lobby boasting high ceilings and a glitzy chandelier, which takes front and centre stage as soon as you walk through the door. 

The swanky Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite is the hotel’s most suitable room for celebrities and VIPs. The space offers fantastic views of the ocean stretching on for miles and the bustling La Croisette Beach is right below your balcony.

It’s prime position means you’ll benefit from being in the heart of all the glitz and glamour, with access to the fine soft sands and Mediterranean Sea just metres from the hotel’s front gates. What more could you want for your stay in Cannes? 

Previously spotted A-list residents: Kevin Costner and Sharon Stone 

Last on our list of top Côte d’Azur celebrity stays is Five Seas Hotel Cannes. This hotel is so reliably top-notch, celebrities tend to stay here all year round, whether it's Cannes Film Festival time or not. In fact, it's one of the most fashionable hotels in Cannes.  

For the most lavish stayover, we recommend the Seven-Bedroom Presidential Suite, boasting fabulous art-deco stylings and plenty of high-tech amenities like an in-room iPad and Nespresso machine.

Oh, did we also mention the glass Jacuzzi out on the balcony? It's these little luxuries that would entice any celebrity to book a stay here. They’ll blend right in among the hotel’s swanky vibes. 

And if the paparazzi did start to follow, the hotel’s on-site spa is a great hideaway, complete with four unique treatment rooms, two saunas, a relaxation room, and a fitness gym. It’s not uncommon to come out feeling utterly rejuvenated from head to toe.  

Held in the Southern French town since 1946, Cannes Film Festival is a prestigious annual celebration of the film industry that usually takes place every May.

The festival goings-on include exclusive film screenings across multiple genres, award ceremonies, and talks from leading industry players such as movie producers and directors. 

Unfortunately, Cannes Film Festival is a non-ticketed event and the guest list is reserved for industry professionals – but there are some film screenings open to the public across Cannes’ numerous venues and open-air cinemas. 

While thousands flock to the town for the Cannes Film Festival every year, there’s still plenty to do elsewhere that doesn’t involve looking out for Hollywood film stars (although that sounds pretty exciting, too).

Depending on what time of year you visit and what you like doing on holiday, Cannes’ most popular landmarks and things to do include: 

• Taking a stroll down the iconic 1.6km La Croisette, browsing the designer boutiques or dipping your toes in the ocean just metres from the promenade.  
• Exploring the rest of the Côte d’Azur in a rented boat (like a small motorboat or something grander like a yacht or catamaran).  
• Enjoying a relaxing beach day on Palm Beach. It’s slightly away from the crowds of La Croisette and it’s free! 
• Admiring the grand architecture of historical buildings and landmarks such as La Mairie de Cannes (the town hall) and Musée de la Castre (a mediaeval castle which once housed the monks of Lérins).