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Luxury hotel favored by Kennedys, Grace Kelly cracks down on influencer photo shoots

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McGreal, K. (2026, October 11). Luxury hotel favored by Kennedys, Grace Kelly cracks down on influencer photo shoots. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/luxury-hotel-favored-kennedys-grace-kelly-cracks-down-influencer-photo-shoots

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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, has implemented new rules restricting photo shoots and excessive cellphone use to preserve guest privacy and peace. This luxury hotel, frequented by celebrities like members of the Kennedy family and Grace Kelly, now requires special permission for photography from management or its official photographer. The policy aims to address concerns that some visitors are prioritizing social media content over enjoying their stay, with hotel manager Sophie Volant noting that many guests support these measures.
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The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, a luxury hotel favored by celebrities like Grace Kelly and members of the Kennedy family, has implemented new rules banning photo shoots without management approval. The policy aims to maintain privacy for all guests and prevent disruptions caused by social media activities. High-profile events such as Sofia Richie Grainge's wedding at the property in 2023 highlight its significance. Visitors are now directed to contact the hotel concierge for any special photography requests, underscoring a shift towards stricter control over the use of the hotel’s grounds and facilities.

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Under the hotel's current policy, photo shoots are prohibited on the property unless guests receive permission from management. "To preserve the peace and privacy of all our guests, photo shoots are not permitted on the property," the hotel states on its website.
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🔮 Grace Kelly, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Cole Porter and Pablo Picasso are among the others who would also frequent the property.

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A well-known luxury hotel is cracking down on photo shoots and cellphone use as some visitors' social media habits clash with other guests' desire for privacy. asserted
habits → know → privacy
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has introduced rules aimed at limiting disruptive photography and preserving privacy at the property. asserted
Roc → introduce → property
The famed hotel on the French Riviera in Antibes, France, has long attracted prominent guests — with members of the Kennedy family among those who have spent time in its rooms, suites and villas. asserted
who → attract → rooms
Grace Kelly, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Cole Porter and Pablo Picasso are among the others who would also frequent the property. asserted
who → frequent → property
The hotel has also hosted high-profile celebrations, including the 2023 wedding of Sofia Richie Grainge, daughter of musician Lionel Richie. asserted
hotel → host → Richie
Under the hotel's current policy, photo shoots are prohibited on the property unless guests receive permission from management. "To preserve the peace and privacy of all our guests, photo shoots are not permitted on the property," the hotel states on its website. asserted
hotel → prohibit → website
Guests with special photography requests are directed to the hotel's concierge, who can review the request and, when appropriate, connect people with the property's photographer, according to the website. uncertain
who → direct → website
The restrictions come amid growing concerns over how some visitors are using the hotel, according to Travel Weekly. uncertain
visitors → come → Weekly
Hotel manager Sophie Volant told the outlet that some people visiting for lunch were spending more time taking photos than enjoying their meals. asserted
people → tell → meals
"We have a lot of loyal, repeat guests who don't see this hotel as a hotel — they see Hotel du Cap as their summer home," said Volant. asserted
Volant → have → home
Some non-hotel guests have been said to arrive with bags of clothing and jewelry, changing outfits multiple times while using the property for lengthy photo shoots, according to Travel Weekly. uncertain
guests → say → Weekly
Volant said most guests have welcomed the new rules — with some even encouraging the hotel to enforce them more strictly, the article noted. asserted
article → say → them
The rules have also drawn reactions from travelers online after one guest shared a photo of the card outlining the hotel's policies. asserted
guest → draw → policies
"Absolutely stunning property, but I think social media and influencers ruined it for me," one user wrote. asserted
user → think → me
Others agreed that setting expectations for guests was necessary. asserted
setting → agree → guests
"Those rules shouldn't need to be printed but sadly need to be," another person commented. asserted
person → need → ?
Fox News Digital reached out to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc for further details and comment. asserted
Digital → reach → details
Among the amenities at the hotel today, according to its website, are conference facilities, indoor pool, sauna, solarium, fitness center, spa, massage room, hot tub, library and bicycle rental. uncertain
facilities → accord → website
The property also offers hiking and horseback riding. asserted
property → offer → hiking
The property spans 22.5 acres of private parkland, pine trees and palm gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. asserted
property → span → Sea
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