CARLTON CANNES, A REGENT HOTELIS RECOGNISED IN
THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS EXTENDED LIST
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is named amongst the world’s most
exceptional hotels, selected by hundreds of hospitality experts
Since 2023, hundreds of leading travel experts, hoteliers, journalists and seasoned travellers have shortlisted The World’s 50 Best Hotels. This annual accolade has fast become a global benchmark, celebrating properties at the pinnacle of hospitality excellence. This year, Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel has been recognised within the 2026 extended list, marking the first inclusion of a Regent hotel following IHG’s reimagining of the brand.
Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “This recognition is a testament to Pierre-Louis Renou, General Manager, and the team of Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel. Making a lasting impression with the breadth of anonymous 50 Best contributors and meeting the rigorous selection criteria demonstrates the team’s consistent ability to operate at an exceptionally high standard. Carlton Cannes is a hotel with a reputation for a reason. One which is flying the flag for Regent and championing all that IHG is doing to forward the brand for today’s upper luxury guest.”
Originally opened in 1913, Carlton Cannes has been an icon on the Riviera for the last 100 years, long regarded as one of the French Riviera’s most iconic hotels and famously the first luxury hotel to open in Cannes. For decades since and still today, the hotel stands as a jewel of the Cote d’Azur revered by film stars, presidents and luxury guests.
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel emerged from a historic metamorphosis in March 2023 operated by the hotel’s owner Katara Hospitality, marking one of several flagship openings which in recent years have ushered in a new era for Regent. Since its acquisition in 2018, IHG has embarked on a carefully curated revitalisation of Regent to cement its position in the minds of the UHNWI and the epitome of modern upper luxury.
Pierre-Louis Renou, General Manager of Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel said: “It is a privilege to stand amongst such great company within this year’s World’s 50 Best Hotels extended list. This is a tribute to the remarkable team of our hotel who are the individuals bringing its story to life every day for every guest. It is a great honour to steward such an icon which continues to hold such a special place in the hearts of so many.”
Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent addresses for more than a century. Known for hosting the established elite, from film stars to presidents, over the years, Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel has become a storied hotel with many tales to tell. The hotel was featured in Elton John’s I’m Still Standing music video, while Alfred Hitchcock chose the Carlton as the location to film ‘To Catch A Thief’ starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant and it was here that Kelly met Prince Rainier III of Monaco whilst filming.
Born in 1970, and now part of’ leading luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Regent’s collection of modern hotels and resorts has grown to 11 open hotels, including Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, Regent Hong Kong and Regent Santa Monica Beach, with a further 12 properties in development, including Regent Kuala Lumpur and Regent Sanya Haitang Bay.
About Carlton Cannes, A Regent Hotel
The Carlton Cannes reopened on March 2023, following its entire renovation and extension project. The hotel has not experienced such a transformation since its first opening in 1913: two extended wings unveiling new suites, an interior garden of 2,000sqm with a bar and an infinity pool, a fitness & spa and a 1,800 sqm conference center. The “Grande Dame” entered a new century and writeq each day the new chapter of its history.
About Regent
Guests have made grand entrances through the doors of Regent addresses for more than a century. Born in 1970, and now part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, Regent’s collection of modern hotels and resorts are home to stays both serene and sensational. The type of experiences that spark stories and charm even the most seasoned of travellers.
An invitation to life’s most scenic moments, Regent hotels and resorts are amongst the most well-known luxury in the world, with 11 open hotels encompassing 3,212 rooms. The current portfolio includes Regent Phu Quoc, Regent Chongqing, Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, Regent Shanghai Pudong and Regent Hong Kong. In 2024, Regent Shanghai on the Bund and Regent Bali Canggu opened, together with Regent Santa Monica Beach which marked the brand’s momentous return to the Americas. The coming years will see Regent add a further 14 properties to its portfolio, including arrivals in Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Kyoto, Sanya, Shenzhen, and Riyadh.
For more information and to book, visit www.regenthotels.com.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 21 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 160 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms across 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of a further 2,400 properties.
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About Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar. With 50 years’ experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets.
Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and / or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2030. As the country’s flagship hospitality organisation, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar’s long-term economic vision.
Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and United States of America. While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, Bürgenstock Collection and Murwab Hotel Group. Katara Hospitality has gained global recognition for its contributions to the Qatari and international hospitality landscape, through numerous prestigious accolades from the industry.
About The World’s 50 Best Hotels
Following the success of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars, 50 Best launched The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023, marking the brand’s first global launch since 2009. The World’s 50 Best Hotels list is created by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, an influential group of more than 800 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hotel scene. The World’s 50 Best Hotels event programme – including the awards ceremony and unveiling of the list – provides a unique opportunity to unite hoteliers, restaurateurs, bar owners, media, business and luxury travellers at a captivating celebration of hospitality, passion and talent. The first edition of the awards was held in London, UK, in September 2023.
