Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Review

Description

Facing the opulent Palais des Festivals, Hotel Barriere Le Majestic boasts a prime location on the glimmering Boulevard de la Croisette. Guests are provided with over-the-top amenities, attentive service, and sleek accommodation. Whether you laze your day away at the hotel’s private beach or drink exquisite French wine at Le Fouquet’s bar, there’s a high chance you’ll encounter an A-lister.

Location

Located on the gleaming Boulevard de la Croisette, Hotel Barriere Le Majestic offers visitors the most stunning views of the French Riviera. The palm-tree-lined promenade is always full of savvy shopaholics, as on the Boulevard de la Croisette guests can shop for clothes at some of the most eminent brands like Roberto Cavalli, Dior, and Chanel.

A stone’s throw away from the hotel is the opulent Palais des Festivals, where the honored Cannes Film Festival is hosted every year. Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport is a 45-drive away and Cannes Railway Station can be reached in 10 minutes on foot.

Style and Character

The pearly-white art deco facade of the hotel leaves an immediate impression. Built in 1926, this marvelous piece of real estate is in the glorious company of the truly opulent Palais des festivals, which is just right across the street.

All rooms and suites are equipped with decadent amenities, rare pieces of furniture, and Swiss bathrooms. In the bright-colored lobby, there are over 2500 photographs of Hollywood film stars and celebrities who have stayed there. The corridors are lined with chandeliers, Roman statues, and velvet sofas. No wonder there’s a high chance you’ll spot an A-lister at this prime piece of property.

Service and Facilities

The hotel’s outdoor heated pool is the perfect spot to relax and unwind away from the public gaze. The infinity pool is surrounded by green palms and bright red parasols which blend perfectly with the luminous atmosphere. Those who want to experience the beauty of the Mediterannean can visit the hotel’s private beach – La Plage. This beautiful sandy beach facing the Lerins Islands is the perfect spot to engage in some sports activities like parasailing, paddleboarding, and fly-fishing.

If you’re up for something a bit more energetic, head over to the hotel’s fitness center which is equipped with top-of-the-line modern fitness equipment. Facing the sea, the gym offers guests stunning views, group classes, and private pilates classes.

The hotel boasts a kid’s club where the little ones can engage in a number of activities including photography, gastronomy, cooking, and composing.

The Spa Diane Barrière offers marina facials, massages, and multi-sensory stimulation in a luxurious setting. Don’t forget to try the “Chill Out” full body massage with warm shells.

Rooms

All 350 rooms and suites are exceptionally clean and equipped with over-the-top amenities including flat TV-screen, minibar, air-conditioning, Nespresso machine, bathrobes, irons, and Wi-fi. Suites feature king-size beds, sleek furnishings, and a spacious living room. The Superior Suite is located on the 7th floor and offers stunning views of the French Riviera. Guests are served breakfast at the vast terrace and they are also entitled to a 24/7 butler service.

At Hotel Barriere Le Majestic, guests have the exquisite opportunity to stay at the only suite in Europe designed by the truly grandiose Christian Dior. Inspired by 30 Avenue Montaigne, this opulent suite boasts a 180° terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, a Louis XVI dining room, embroidered bed linen, and a home cinema system.

Food and Drink

Guests have an extensive dining offer at Hotel Barriere Le Majestic. If you’re up for some French specialties, head over to Le Fouquet, where brassiere-style cuisine is served in a warm atmosphere. Guests who want to spend their days at the hotel’s private beach can try the delicate dishes prepared at BFire by Mauro Colagreco. A la carte menu and specialties cooked over a wood fire, Mauro Colagreco likes to satisfy the tastes of savvy gourmets with a fusion of Italian and Argentinian flavors.

With plush armchairs and delicate lighting, Bar Galerie du Fouquet is the perfect spot for an intimate encounter or a rendezvous. Indulge in the cozy atmosphere and get a taste of the bar’s signature cocktails – Grande, Blizz fizz, and Hibiscus Old Fashioned.

Guests

Hotel Barriere Le Majestic’s history is tightly tied to the world of cinema. The masterpiece of French Cinema – Any Number Can Win starring Alain Delon and Jean Gabin was shot at the hotel. The hotel is facing Palais des Festivals, the palace that houses the annual Cannes Film Festival, so it’s no wonder that there’s a high chance you’ll encounter a Hollywood star if you stay there.  Matthew McConaughey, Jane Fonda, and Robert De Niro have been all spotted there during the Cannes Film Festival.

There are also rumors about a meeting between Monica Belluci, Paolo Sorrentino, and Jack Nicholson that was held at Bar Galerie du Fouquet.

Value for Money

The rooms’ prices at Hotel Barriere Le Majestic fit the Cannes’ opulent lifestyle. Double rooms start at $230 and can go up to $1500 in high season. Breakfast is included.