Cannes, FranceLa Croisette
Mondrian Cannes
Modernist garden tower
La Croisette Cannes, France
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
AccorModernist garden tower
The 1960s tower sits back from the seafront, buffered by the only private palm gardens on La Croisette.
What it’s good at
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The now 75-room Mondrian Cannes is set back from La Croisette behind a sprawling garden terrace, ideal for champagne-infused soirées under the stars.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Steps lead straight to the seafront promenade of Boulevard de la Croisette, with the luxury boutiques of Rue d'Antibes just behind.
The rooms
Upper-floor suites look straight across the Mediterranean, and select terraces come with outdoor hot tubs.
The gym
The first-floor gym fills with natural daylight, and modern workout machines face a tropical wall mural.
Restaurant
Mr. Nakamoto
The dining room surrounds an illuminated cherry blossom tree, serving Asian dishes made with Mediterranean ingredients beside the garden terrace.
At the table
The garden bar pours drinks beneath palm trees, and the indoor bar mixes cocktails infused with sake and shiso.
How it began
The town's first luxury hotel opened on this site in 1864, then was rebuilt as a modernist block in 1963.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.