Location. The Hotel Palais Stephanie is located in the Riviera resort of Cannes, France, on the Croisette Boulevard, 100 metres from the beach. The world-famous annual film festival is held 500 metres from the hotel, and Le Suquet (the Old Town) is one kilometre away. Hotel Features. A modern hotel completed in 1992, the Hotel Palais Stephanie has a rooftop swimming pool, heated spa tub, and a terrace with panoramic views of the sea and marina. Health and relaxation facilities include a steam room, sauna, fitness room, and a range of beauty and massage treatments. The in-house casino offers 150 slot machines and 19 gaming tables. Further amenities include limited-hours room service, a hair salon, and public wireless Internet. Motorists will find secure valet-parking services offered on arrival (surcharge).

The Hotel Palais Stephanie's Le Scala restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cooking, including Prawn Risotto and fresh seafood platters. The restaurant features an outdoor terrace with sea views and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vegetarian and children's menus are available. Le Grand Bleu offers more casual, brasserie-style dining, and serves pasta and salads. Le Grand Bleu offers a range of speciality cocktails and has a DJ on summer evenings. The pool is served by a snack bar during the summer months.

Guestrooms. The 234 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Palais Stephanie are designed in a modern style, characterised by mirrored headboards, Italian marble features, and contemporary wooden furniture. Amenities include satellite television, high-speed Internet connections, minibars, and coffee and tea facilities. Bathrooms offer robes, telephones, combination showers and tubs, and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Cannes film festival was first held in 1939. Since then it has become the biggest event of its kind in the world, attracting all the biggest A-list stars.

Room Types:

LUXURY ROOM Partial Sea View:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

Superior room city view:   Two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

SUPERIOR ROOM Garden View:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

LUXURY ROOM Sea View:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

PRESTIGE SUITE City View:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

SOFITEL SUITE:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.

Driving Directions: From Nice International Airport (NCE): Distance to Hotel Palais Stephanie is 29 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Direct bus services run to Cannes, costing 1.30 EUR. Train services operate between Gare St Augustin, 500 metres from the terminals, and Cannes station, one kilometre from the hotel. Alternatively, an airport shuttle is available at a cost of approx. 14 EUR. A taxi is likely to cost 80 EUR. All prices are subject to change.

Getting around. Cannes is best explored on foot or by bicycle. Public buses serve other towns on the Cote d'Azur.