Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with SNC Société d´Exploitation Nouvelle du Soleil d´Or, a subsidiary of SDPNE, to open a new hotel under its growing lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton. Canopy by Hilton Cannes will include 143 guest rooms and be located in central Cannes, a short walk from the city’s beaches, Old Port and the world-famous Palais des Festivals. The hotel is expected to welcome its first guests in 2023 and marks Hilton’s first property in Cannes.
“Cannes is a world-class destination, hosting international events and leisure travellers from all over the globe,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, EMEA, Hilton. “Having introduced Canopy by Hilton to Paris’ lively Trocadero neighbourhood last year, Cannes is a fitting home for our second Canopy hotel in France and joins Hilton’s burgeoning European lifestyle portfolio. With more than 20 new Hilton hotels planned in France in the next few years, we’re excited to extend our hospitality across the country, including Canopy by Hilton’s highly anticipated arrival on the Cote d’Azur.”
“We are excited to bring Hilton’s first property to Cannes under the Canopy by Hilton brand,” said Nathalie Esnée, owner and CEO SNC Société d´Exploitation Nouvelle du Soleil d´Or. “We are confident that the hotel’s enviable location in the city, the Lifestyle positioning and stunning views over the coast will make for a huge hit with both leisure and business travellers. Following renovations, we look forward to welcoming guests to Canopy by Hilton Cannes next year.”
The hotel is comprised of a mixture of guest rooms and suites, with most featuring balconies and sea views of the French Riviera. Led by acclaimed designer Ramy Fischler, the hotel’s design aesthetic takes inspiration from the soft, glamour of Cannes, with organic tones used throughout to reference the tree-lined boulevards and enduring beauty of Provencal architecture.
From the hotel’s 400m² rooftop terrace, bar and restaurant, guests can enjoy a morning coffee watching over the city or a refreshing cocktail in the evening as the cobbled side streets light up from the glow of wine bars, seafood restaurants, bistros and jazz clubs. During the day, guests can move between the hotel’s combined indoor and outdoor pool, work out in the hotel’s fitness facilities, indulge with a treatment in the hotel’s spa or lounge in Canopy Central, an inviting space serving food and drink all day. With zones that seamlessly adapt to both work and play, Canopy Central is perfect as both a relaxation spot and a space to work through a few business emails. For more formal business needs, the hotel’s 380m² of conference and events space are available, with rooms offering an incredible sea-view backdrop to professional meetings and conferences.
