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Robert Pattinson Shacks Up at Hotel du Cap Eden Roc

Where: Blvd. J.F. Kennedy, Antibes, France, 06600

Remember when we saw a photo of Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes, France during the dead of winter where we were — a photo of a buff man cleaning the gorgeous pool, that is — and we couldn't help but utter a Liz Lemon-esque "we want to go to there" as soon as it came up on our screen?

Yes, well: we're certainly glad it didn't close (once upon a time, the place was in danger of being sold and made into a private spot and everyone was pretty worried for a while) because, if it had, we would have never gotten the chance to see Robert Pattinson staying there.

We're not Twilight freaks or anything, but really: if the way to sell cars to people is to put beautiful, bikini-clad models next to them, then the way to sell us on staying at a hotel is to put Robert Pattinson inside of it.

Okay, but really: Pattinson has been shacking up at the luxe hotel for the Cannes Film Festival, at which he's making the rounds to promote his two new movies, New Moon and Remember Me. And, um, over here, you can find a bunch of photos of him just standing near the water with wind blowing in his hair, if that's your thing.

Rates at the Hotel du Cap start at 640 Euros (about $880) and go up to around 5000 Euros ($6880) per night.

[Photo: Gossip Girls]

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Hotel du Cap Eden Roc: We Want to Go to There

Where: Blvd. J.F. Kennedy, Antibes, France, 06600

It is February. It is cold. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Imagine the audible sighs that echoed off the walls of HC HQ when we came across this photo — hot poolboy and all — in the HotelChatter Flickr Pool, which comes to us courtesy of ChrisGoldNY.

This is a shot from Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France, an ultra-luxe hotel in a Napoleon III style building at the Southernmost tip of the Cape of Antibes. Rates here start around $600 USD — and that's in the off-season. But we're pretty sure the hot pool boy is included.

In the words of one Liz Lemon of 30 Rock: "we want to go to there."

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Cannes Film Festival Opens, Hotel Du Cap Existence Still Thought to be Threatened

Where: Blvd. J.F. Kennedy, Antibes, France, 06600

The 60th annual Cannes Film Festival kicked off yesterday and Variety reports that the rumors of the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc being turned into a private residence by next year are still rattling the Hollywood elite.

A few months back the NY Post reported that the hotel has been sold to Roman Abramovich who wanted to shut the hotel down and make it into a private spot. Even though a rep for the hotel emailed us at HotelChatter saying that rumors were not true, Variety says that Hollywood is still very concerned.

Fest vets were biting their lips on the Croisette Tuesday over the rumor that Abramovich plans to turn the landmark into a private residence....Certain hotels are important to for Cannes, but the du Cap is unique, the hotel of choice for many visiting VIPs, filmmakers and jury members, and has served as the site for exclusive parties and after-parties. Along with the Carlton and Majestic, the Hotel du Cap has become synonymous with the fest, and its closure would send folks scrambling for rooms, meeting places and party sites next year.

Again a rep for the hotel has denied a sale has taken place but we' ll see by next year won't we? We hope Sharon Stone can control herself 'til then.

Since we doubt you are looking to stay at a Cannes hotel this week, take a moment to peruse our French Riviera Hotel Reviews to give you some ideas for next year.

[Photo: Unsure Shot]

Related Stories:
· Hotel du Cap sale rumor rattles Croisette [Variety]
· Update: Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc Not For Sale [HotelChatter]

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Update: Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc Not for Sale

Where: Blvd. J.F. Kennedy, Antibes, France, 006601

Not for sale!

Yesterday, Cannes was abuzz with the news that by next year the popular The Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc would be turned into a private residence. However, the hotel's current owners say that's not so.

We got this email from Lou Hammond, who apparently represents the hotel's current owners saying,

The following statement relates to incorrect information on Page 6, New York Post on April 22 relating to the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc and as featured on your site.

Dr. h. c. August Oetker of the family owned Oetker-Group said today in respect to the rumors relating to the alleged sale of the Hotel du Cap Eden to Mr. Roman Abramovich:

"The Hotel du Cap Eden Roc is and remains an integral part of the Oetker-Group.  There are neither negotiations nor any intentions to sell this hotel."

So there you have it. The Eden Roc ain't going nowhere. Better start saving up your cash again.

Related Stories:
· Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc to Close? [HotelChatter]

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Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc To Close?

Where: Blvd. J.F. Kennedy, Antibes, France, 06601

The Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc is a storied Cannes Film Festival hotel, known for its cash only policy and room rates that start at close to $800 a night.

But all that might be coming to an end soon. Page Six reports:

"Word is that a Russian oligarch has bought the Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc [in nearby Cap D'Antibes] and that he is closing all or part of it to use as his private residence," one major power player said.

Fortunately for celebs rolling into Cannes next month for the festival, the hotel will be open. But by next year it might be a different story.

Related Stories:
· Hotel du Cap Eden Roc reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Cannes Capper [Page Six]

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The Hotel du Cap / Eden Roc - Paradise with the Price Tag to Prove it

Where: Bouldevard Kennedy B.P. n29, Antibes, Cedex, France, 06601

Sure, this French Riviera dual estate hotel is fastidiously cash-only and barely lifts a furry French eyebrow at it's 800 dollars-a-night starting rate - pennies, just pennies. However, if you have just won the lotto or you are a a A-List celeb (this is the spot where, earlier this year, Cameron Diaz angered Justin by drunkinly flirting with some little known director at a Cannes after-party), do not let this minor inconvenience prevent you from enjoying one of the most unbelievable spectacles of timeless elegance. Plus, they do now allow wire transfers so those offshore accounts should come in handy. To say its like being in a movie trivializes the refined opulence and breathtaking scenery - its more like being in your own romantic daydream.

To play tennis at the Hotel du Cap's courts nestled amid beautifully manicured rose gardens and towering palm trees is competitively sublime with sipping one of their famed bellinis on the magnificent porch overlooking a sloping view down a pebbled lane that leads right to the Mediterranean. In a land where service is seemingly on a different scale - that no tip thing hurting incentive and all - Eden Roc boasts one of the best concierges in Europe. While this hotel is certainly a playground for the wealthy and their wealthier friends there's no policy, attitude nor disadvantage that should prevent us normal folks from splurging and partaking in the decadence of this rare gem.