Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned here with Richard Burton. Also, it was here that Prince Aly Khan was introduced to Rita Hayworth, and where the Duke and Duchess of Windsor sought refuge after his infamous abdication of the throne. He remembers helping actress Jill Ireland — staying with her husband Charles Bronson and nursing a broken leg — into a waiting Cadillac bound for the Cannes Film Festival. While the service — staff in sharp white blazers or smart Breton t-shirts — is impeccable, there is never any fawning.
So encounters with Brad Pitt in the gardens or Leonardo Di Caprio emerging from the lift, are not uncommon. Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald checked in. The latter immortalised the hotel in Tender Is The Night. Its th year will see a revamp of the classic Eden Roc Restaurant.
But there are no plans for extravagant parties. Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc. This article was published in the Mayfair Times. See similar stories in the Travel section of our website. Or try Love Letter to Paris about the revamped luxury Hotel Lutetia , long a magnet for writers, artists and celebrities.
In A-list Appeal taste the life of the Downton Abbey set in a stunning Regency mansion in the heart of Ireland, a bolthole for the A-list. Secrets and stories abound in this hotel with a guestbook full of A-list stars. Paradise for celebrities Head doorman Michel Babin de Lignac has been here for the past 44 years.
Anything is possible. Red roses and film stars Michel helped a guest arrange for 1, red roses to adorn the terrace one day. Writers' retreat In the early 20th century, writers and artists called it their home. Related Posts. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Reject Read More. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
