Built originally as a private mansion Villa Soleil (Villa of the Sun) in 1863, the Hotel du Cap, in Antibes on the French Riviera, first opened its doors to guests in 1870.
Gerald and Sara Murphy, a young American couple who had expatriated to France in the 1920s, once rented the hotel for an entire summer, a unique event for the era as the French Riviera was not a summer destination at the time, but a winter escape for the wealthy. With the Murphys came many legendary writers and artists of the Lost Generation, including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.
The hotel was for many years famously known for not accepting any kinds of credit cards. Cash only was accepted though most guests wired money ahead of their stay. In 2006 this policy was finally dropped.
This famous 5 star property is composed of 3 buildings : - The Hotel du Cap. - The Eden-Roc. - Les 2 Fontaines.
Each year, the managing director launches renewations in order to offer the best prestations. In 2011, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has received 3 awards for "the best rooms", "the best european resorts" and "the most immaculate service", which are the resultats of years of work for the managing team and also all the staff; all dedicated to the well-being of their guests.
Lots of famous firms and celebrities came and still come to the Hotel in order to organize events or just to enjoy the Riviera's pleasures. The key-word is discretion, and that's probably the key reason of the success of this property "one of a kind".
The location is almost perfect : the Cap d'Antibes is between Nice and Cannes, and there are a lot of splendid spots to discover. Inside and outside the hotel, guests enjoy several activity. For example, inside the Hotel, there are two clay tennis court, a Spa with "La Prairie" treatments, a overflow swimming pool with an astonishing view on the mediterannean sea, fitness, shopping, hair dresser and of course 9 acres of verdure.
Guests can also enjoy the amazing "cabanas" : hidden in the roc in front the sea, the cabanas are a wonderful place to enjoy the sun and the sea.
The Hotel du Cap Eden Roc belongs to the Oetker Collection. The Oetker Collection is managed by a wealthy family, and that's why all the hotels of the collection are so special for their guests. The quality is not considered as it may be considered in huge hotel groups and is really the main priority.
The Oetker Collection proposes 5 properties one of a kind : - The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap d'Antibes. - Le Château Saint Martin and Spa, Vence. - Le Bristol, Paris. - The Brenners Park and Spa, Baden Baden. - The Palais Namaskar, the new hotel of the collection, openning in 2012.