Hotel Martinez
France
Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
Cannes, France
hotel-martinez.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
May 1929
Hotel General Manager
Coming from a strong hospitality background, Alessandro Cresta has more than 27 years’ experience in International Luxury establishments. Mr. Cresta is familiar to the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez as he used to work in this property as Director of Operations in 2007. He was then promoted as General Director at the Hotel du Louvre in 2009 and later at the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme in 2013. Following his Parisian experience, he has been appointed as General Manager of the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez in March 2016. Graduated from Geneva Hotel School, he has two passions: hospitality and “care”.
Hotel Positioning
Luxury 5 Star Hotel
HOTEL MARTINEZ
History & Story
• 1929
EMMANUEL MARTINEZ opens its eponymous hotel, the MARTINEZ after fourteen months of construction works.
• 1981
CONCORDE HOTELS & RESORTS GROUP (luxury brand of the Louvre Hotel Group), belonging at this time to the Taittinger Group, acquires the Martinez (receivership of the state since 1944) and undertakes an ambitious renovation plan.
• 2005
STARWOOD CAPITAL, the American investment fund acquires the majority of Concorde Hotels & Resorts share capital.
• 2013
Signature of a management agreement between Constellation Hotels Ltd, the new owner of the hotel, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
April 9th 2013 hotel joins the Hyatt family.
• 2018
The Hôtel Martinez, part of the Unbound Collection has reopened following major renovations and a complete redesign.
Every aspect of the hotel-wide redesign pays tribute to its illustrious past while setting it up for the future. Parisian architect Pierre-Yves Rochon has combined the hotel’s original Art Deco style, with contemporary, chic design that takes inspiration from the colors of the French Riviera and the Mediterranean way of life.
New features include Version Originale, a restaurant serving authentic regional dishes with a creative twist, Le Martinez Bar offering a festive and glamorous atmosphere and Le Jardin du Martinez, an alfresco dining terrace with a Mediterranean garden setting. These join La Palme d’Or, the two Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef Christian Sinicropi.
Date Renewal
The Martinez private beach Club is now being completely renovated and will re-open by April 2019
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• 409 renovated luxurious and comfortable rooms including 99 suites regional dishes with a creative twist, Le Martinez Bar offering a festive and glamorous atmosphere and Le Jardin du Martinez, an alfresco dining terrace with a Mediterranean garden setting. These join La Palme d’Or, the two Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef Christian Sinicropi.
• “La Palme d’Or” the only 2 Michelin star restaurant in Cannes
Location
Located on the famous Boulevard de La Croisette and overlooking the Mediterranean sea, the Hôtel Martinez is a landmark of the French Riviera. Between nature and the city, this urban oasis is the ideal starting point to explore Cannes and the French Riviera.
Key sites/activities in the area
Charming perched villages, coastal cities and pristine islands, the Côte d’Azur offers magnificent hidden gems to explore while staying in Cannes. Travelers in search of authentic experiences will fall in love with the rich history and gourmet culinary traditions of the area.
Fun Facts
79 years ago, Hotel Martinez witnessed the birth of one of India’s most popular politicians – KARAN SINGH.
Children’s Corner
• Kid’s Club
The Kid’s Club is open during the summer holidays from July to August and Easter Holidays, from 2pm to 6pm. Entry is free but is reserved exclusively to children between 4 and 12 staying at the hotel.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 99
• Number of Luxury rooms: 409
King Room
Approximately 28m², City View, white lacquer furnishings are perfectly highlighted by blue sky or light yellow colours depending on the rooms. For the highest level of pampering, the small and cosy marble bathroom offers a rain shower. This room category is located on lower floors with limited storage space.
Deluxe Room City View
Approximately 31m², City View, white lacquer furnishings are perfectly highlighted by blue sky or light yellow colors depending on the rooms. A subtle mirror combination enhances the brightness and spaciousness of the room. For the highest level of pampering, the small and cosy marble bathroom offers a rain shower. This room has limited storage space.
Premium Room City View
Approximately 35m², City View, white lacquer furnishings are perfectly highlighted by blue sky or light yellow colors depending on the rooms. A subtle mirror combination enhances the brightness and spaciousness of the room. For the highest level of pampering, the marble bathroom offers a rain shower.
Premium Room Sea View
Approximately 35m², Sea View, white lacquer furnishings are perfectly highlighted by blue sky or light yellow colors depending on the rooms. A subtle mirror combination enhances the brightness and spaciousness of the room. For the highest level of pampering, the marble bathroom offers a rain shower.
Junior Suite City View
Approximately 45m², City View, white lacquer furnishings, colorful touches of blue sky, every detail has been carefully crafted to create a cocoon of comfort. A symphony of pure French luxury and sophisticated decoration magnifies this spacious suite. The white marble bathroom adorned with fine mosaics offers a rain shower, a bathtub and can open onto the suite, if desired, with elegant panels. A large walk-in closet enhances the space and the feeling of comfort.
Junior Suite Sea View
Approximately 50m², Sea View, white lacquer furnishings, colorful touches of blue sky, every detail has been carefully crafted to create a cocoon of comfort. A symphony of pure French luxury and sophisticated decoration magnifies this spacious suite. The white marble bathroom adorned with fine mosaics offers a rain shower, a bathtub and can open onto the suite, if desired, with elegant panels. A large walk-in closet enhances the space and the feeling of comfort.
Terrace Junior Suite Partial Sea View
Approximately 50m², a symphony of pure French luxury and sophisticated decoration magnifies this spacious suite with parquet, a 30 m² private terrace boasting teak furniture, 2 sun beds and a delightful garden corner.
Prestige Sea View Suite with one bedroom – one living room
Approximately 110m², Sea View, white lacquer furnishings, colorful touches of blue sky, every detail has been carefully crafted to create a cocoon of comfort. A symphony of pure French luxury and sophisticated decoration magnifies this spacious suite. The white marble bathroom adorned with fine mosaics offers a rain shower, a bathtub and can open onto the suite, if desired, with elegant panels. A large walk-in closet enhances the space and the feeling of comfort.
Prestige Sea View Suite with two bedrooms – one living room
Approximately 150m², Sea View, white lacquer furnishings, colorful touches of blue sky, every detail has been carefully crafted to create a cocoon of comfort. A symphony of pure French luxury and sophisticated decoration magnifies this spacious suite. The white marble bathroom adorned with fine mosaics offers a rain shower, a bathtub and can open onto the suite, if desired, with elegant panels. A large walk-in closet enhances the space and the feeling of comfort. The rooms are separated by the living room.
Suite des Oliviers 1 bedroom
Located on the first floor of the hotel, the interior surface of the Suite is 130m², including a very spacious dining-living area, a dressing room, one bedroom and one bathroom equipped with a sauna. The suite exceptional feature is that it opens on to an immense 250 m² terrace on the sea front, overlooking La Croisette. The terrace has a large Jacuzzi, an outdoor seating and dining area and plenty of deck chairs.
Suite des Oliviers 2 bedrooms
Located on the first floor of the hotel, the interior surface of the Suite is 160m², including a very spacious dining-living area, a dressing room, two bedrooms and bathrooms, one of which is equipped with a sauna. The suite exceptional feature is that it opens on to an immense 250 m² terrace on the sea front, overlooking La Croisette. The terrace has a large Jacuzzi, an outdoor seating and dining area and plenty of deck chairs.
Penthouse Suite with one bedroom
One spacious bedroom, one sitting room and a dining-room, access to a private kitchen corner, one bathroom equipped with shower and steambath, as well as a terrace on the sea front with Jacuzzi, surface of app. 350 m².
Penthouse Suite with 2 bedrooms covering 500 square meters:
Two spacious bedrooms, a sitting room, a dining room, access to a private kitchen corner, two bathrooms equipped with shower and steambath, sauna, as well as a terrace on the sea front with Jacuzzi, surface of app. 500 m².
Penthouse Suite with 4 bedrooms covering 1000 square meters:
Four spacious bedrooms, two sitting rooms, two dining rooms, access to two private kitchen corners, four bathrooms equipped with shower and steambath, sauna, as well as a terrace on the sea front with Jacuzzi, surface of app. 1000 m². rooms, (keys) in all.
Restaurants & Bars
• Only 2-Michelin star restaurant in Cannes, restaurant La Palme D’Or, with chef Christian Sinicropi at the helm offers a unique culinary experience in a breathtaking setting overlooking the sea.
Featuring local recipes and seasonal produce, our new Version Originale restaurant invites you to discover Mediterranean dishes and culinary traditions from around the world
Have lunch in the shade of the palm trees and let the scents of nature surround you in our new beautiful lush garden, Le Jardin du Martinez
Bask in the Riviera sun, surrounded by the white sandy beach and the gleaming waters of the sea at our Zplage private beach restaurant
As a tribute to the hotel’s glorious past, the legendary Martinez bar serves vintage drinks and cocktails in a glamourous 1930’s decor and atmosphere.
Wellness
• Located on the 7th floor of the Grand Hyatt Cannes Martinez hotel L.RAPHAEL Beauty Spa offers you a special refuge from the stress of everyday life.
• In the midst of hundred-year old palm trees, an octagonal pool heated to 30° C is available for the exclusive use of hotel guests.
• The Fitness Centre (free access, open round-the-clock 7 days a week ) is also located on the seventh floor of the hotel, lit by natural daylight, where tranquility, elegance and comfort are combined to offer you a relaxing atmosphere.
Corporate & Celebration Events
N/A
Extra Notable Features
• water-skiing
• kitesurfing
• scuba diving
• tennis
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2016
• 2 Michelin stars
• 4 toques GaultMillau
• certification Green Globe
• certification ISO 9001-2008
• Gault&Millau
2014
• 2 Michelin stars
• 4 toques GaultMillau
• Certification Green Globe
• Certification ISO 9001-2008
• Gault&Millau
2013 – 2012
• 2 Michelin stars
• 4 toques GaultMillau
• certification Green Globe
• member of “LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORD”
• certification ISO 9001-2008
• Gault&Millau
Number of employees
400