From birthplace of the Cannes Film Festival…

It is said that the destiny of the JW Marriott Cannes is closely tied to that of Cannes, whose seeds of renown were planted by its founding father, Lord Brougham, ex-Chancellor of England. In 1834, on his way to Italy to care for his daughter, he discovered a little fishing village. Enchanted by the sunlight on the Mediterranean shores, he decided to settle here. The town soon became a fashionable destination, especially among European yachtsmen. Enthusiasm for yachting gave rise in 1859 to the ‘‘Société des Régates de Cannes’’. The Yacht Club was then created in 1863, and a dedicated building appeared on the Croisette: the ‘‘Cercle Nautique’’, a haven for high society for 75 years. In 1949, it was replaced by the Palais des Festivals. Known as the ‘‘Palais Croisette’’, it hosted all the town’s major events for over 41 years, including the Film Festival, a must get-together for stars and celebrities of the day.

… to an ‘‘haute couture’’ showcase

It was not until 1988 that this legendary building was transformed into an hotel by architect Michel Delattre. A nod-and-a-wink to the magic of the movies, the Théâtre Croisette with 820 seats was installed in the basement. Several owners and brands succeeded one another; from the Noga Hilton to the Palais Stéphanie, until the current JW Marriott 5-stars. With architect Alain Moatti and his team at the helm, including interior designer Marie-Pierre Guérin, it was treated to a facelift in 2021. A stylish facade, restructured lobby, new luxury boutiques, a casino, champagne bar, Italian restaurant, private beach, panoramic terrace, conference centre, not forgetting 262 rooms, spruced up and decorated on the theme of the 7th Art… JW Marriott pulled out all the stops! With its top-quality service, this ‘‘haute couture’’ showcase redefines excellence, offering guests an experience in which luxury embraces ultra-modern design while preserving an aura of 1950’s glamour.

On the Boulevard de la Croisette, the iconic address of the JW Marriott Cannes once hosted the Cercle Nautique and Palais des Festivals.

• 1 new Vice-Presidential Suite
• 1 new Presidential Suite
• 1800 m² of sublimated spaces
• 859 m² rooftop
• 1 auditorium with 820 seats
• 70 million renovation budget
• 50 Suites