The Hotel in Cannes That You Need to Visit – Film Festival or Not

There is no doubt a touch of magic exists in the white sands of the French Riviera. And the enchanting La Belle Plage Hotel is certainly proof.

Located in the Le Suquet neighborhood of Cannes, La Belle Plage (@hotelbelleplage) offers visitors a quiet refuge from the hustle of the event-fueled city.

Originally constructed in the 1930s, La Belle Plage's recent renovations present a rebirth of an icon, celebrating both the hotel's historic past while looking towards its bright future. Featuring interiors designed by award-winning architect Raphael Navot, the artist reimagined the hotel's 50 rooms and private residences in a style reminiscent of the timeless Côte d'Azur aesthetic, utilizing deep blues and natural tones that reflect the rich palette of the Mediterranean shore. Housed in each room are custom-built pieces such as canework chairs and lighting fixtures, all minimalist in form to establish a sense of calm when one enters the space.

Once you're ready to explore, a stop at the hotel's rooftop restaurant, Bella, should be first on the list. With dishes curated by the prestigious Israili chef, Eyal Shani (@eyaltomato), the menu indulges in local savory flavors, mixing catches of the day with seasonal vegetables guaranteed to ignite the taste buds. Whether you're enjoying a meal by day or nursing a cocktail under the stars, regardless of the hour, guests are treated to the rooftops breathtaking views of the surrounding oceanside. A view so powerful some claim it's worth the trip alone.

Also found at the La Belle Plage is the Villa Spa, one of the largest spas in Cannes dedicated to immersive sensory treatments. Throughout the facility are multiple wellness rooms offering relaxing environments ranging from lush gardens where visitors bathe in pleasant aromas or a villa solely dedicated to the art of meditation.

And let's not forget the minutes away beaches where one can cool off in the refreshing sea breeze, splash around blue waters, or soak in the French soleil.

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Forget Paris. We'll always have Cannes.

📝: Josh Mallo (@josh_mallo_writes)