3.14
In the heart of the Golden Triangle lies the unique 3.14, a hotel with rooms designed from the five continents. Each of the five floors contains a different theme, from laid back Asia to colourful America. All rooms have flat-screen TV, DVD player, broadband Internet connection and Wi-Fi. There is a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi on the rooftop, and the hotel has its own private beach on La Croisette.

5 rue François Einessy
Tel: (04) 9299 7200.
Website: www.3-14hotel.com
Price: $$$

Hôtel Alnea
A basic, comfortable hotel located only 100m (330ft) from the Palais des Festivals and the Croisette beaches. The rooms are air conditioned and soundproofed and come with satellite TV, telephone with Internet connection and Wi-Fi. A good cheaper option with great service.

20 rue Jean de Riouffe
Tel: (04) 9368 7777.
Website: www.hotel-alnea.com
Price: $ 

The InterContinental Carlton
This is a luxurious hotel with Old World charm and modern convenience combined to great effect. The hotel has 338 rooms, including 36 suites, and there are two restaurants, two bars and a health club on the premises. The palatial building overlooks the Mediterranean, and the hotel has its own private, sandy beach. Internet access is available.

58 boulevard de la Croisette
Tel: (04) 9306 4006.
Website: www.ichotelsgroup.com
Price: $$$$

Le Mistral
This hotel offers 10 rooms on four floors just a minute's walk from the Palais des Festivals and rue d'Antibes. The interior design is modern and stylish, and art works are usually on display. The rooms are soundproofed and air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and direct phones.

13 rue des Belges
Tel: (04) 9339 9146.
Website: www.mistral-hotel.com
Price: $$

Martinez Hôtel
Situated on the Croisette, the Hotel Martinez is one of the Riviera's grand palaces, with its own private beach and pool, a spa and fitness centre, grand apartments, suites and well-appointed rooms. In the Michelin starred La Palme d'Or it also boasts one of the very best restaurants on the Riviera. Luxurious and stylish in equal measure, the Martinez has hosted many a film star over the years.

73 boulevard de la Croisette
Tel: (04) 9298 7300.
Website: www.hotel-martinez.com
Price: $$$$

Palais Stéphanie by Sofitel
All of the 234 spacious rooms, including 47 sumptuous suites, some of which have a Jacuzzi, are very well appointed. The hotel's La Scala restaurant is famous for its risotto and offers a panoramic view of Cannes bay. An auditorium with a capacity for 825 people, with 15 adjoining business rooms for 10 to 1,200 people, is available for conferences.

50 boulevard de la Croisette
Tel: (04) 9299 7000.
Website: www.accorhotels.com
Price: $$$

Suitehotel Cannes Centre
Good value rack rates and perhaps the best Internet specials in Cannes. This swish modern all-suite hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the railway station with the spacious rooms all boasting separate bathrooms and toilets, a small kitchenette, large working spaces and flatscreen TVs.

46 bis boulevard Carnot
Tel: (04) 9706 7777.
Website: www.3-14hotel.com
Price: $$$