The lobby ambassadors as the receptionists are now known smile as I lean in for closer inspection.
I might be mistaken, but it looks like tennis court clay.
Stars have long scrambled for a suite here every May during theCannes Film Festival.
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(Legend has it that theclay tennis court surface originated in Cannesdecades earlier.)
I notice terra cotta lines crisscrossing the carpet and similar detailing in the bathroom.
Its allFrench interior designer Tristan Auer’s deliberate nod to the hotel’s sporting heritage.
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(Auer oversaw the renovation of the hotel.)
The renovation was a chance to align the hotels historic past with its future.
The 332 rooms and suites have been completely redesigned.
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The new wings add 37 soon-to-open branded residences for extended stays, including a 10,770-square-foot penthouse.
A 9,687-square-foot fitness center and spa is almost ready for guests.
The opening will round out an impressive food and beverage footprint.
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There’s the breezyCarlton Beach Clubwith Franco-Italian dishes and a cocktail list inspired by the rivieras around the world.
The soft buzz of late-night talking surrounds me and I tune into one conversation floating through the air.
Among them is concierge Jean-Marie, who first started in the role in 1979.
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In real life, I havent had a relationship that has lasted as long as this, he reflects.
The Carlton is a real love story.
Nightly rates start at $650.
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To learn more or book a stay, visitihg.com.
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Courtesy of Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel
Courtesy of Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel
