3.14 Hotel

Location. The 3.14 Hotel is 160 metres from the Mediterranean Sea in Cannes, France. The hotel is 300 metres from the Palais des Festivals. The Central Train Station and the marina are approximately one kilometre away. City Centre Cannes, Castre Museum and Museum of the Sea are less than two kilometres away.

Hotel Features. The hotel's Mahatma restaurant and bar serves Mediterranean cuisine influenced by various lands. The restaurant features textured tables, outdoor terrace seating and changing Murano glass lighting. The bar offers cocktails from around the world. The Boutik features items including jewels, bags and bathing suits. The rooftop terrace provides a bamboo forest and a waterfall. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, a massage cubicle and a bar are also located on the terrace. The hotel offers two private lounges. A private beach is provided.

Guestrooms. The 3.14 Hotel's five floors feature the scents, colours and sounds of the five continents: America, Oceania, Africa, Europe and Asia. Asia provides patchouli and jasmine scents, Zen-inspired furnishings including geometric lines in dark wooden furniture, light fabrics, and a Buddha statuette. With scents of nutmeg, cinnamon and Damascus roses, Africa offers billowing curtains trimmed with pearls, beaded cushions, chiseled brass light fixtures, and carved tables. America includes bright colors, Pacific Ocean-inspired walls, and scents of sequoias and cedar trees. In shades of pink and red, Europe provides rose and cedarwood scents and sparkling chandeliers. With a breeze bringing aromas of drying copra and coconuts, Oceania offers raffia blinds, light-colored and lightweight fabrics, and coral reef décor. All rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations. Flat-screen televisions, DVD players, and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access are provided. Rooms include minibars.

Expert Tip. The hotel's owner, Karine Ellena-Partouche, traveled extensively with her long-haul airline pilot father. With 3.14 Hotel, she shares her knowledge and experiences of the cultures and civilizations she has visited.

Closure notice. The swimming pool, jetted tub, and hammam are all closed until 1st May, 2009. Please contact the hotel for further details.