Hotel Martinez
France
Hotel Martinez
73, La Croisette
Cannes, France
hotel-martinez.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Hotel Martinez, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
May 1929
Hotel General Manager
Yann GILLET has always had a taste for travel, for exploring different cultures & Hyatt hotels. He served as Hotel Manager at the Hyatt Regency Casablanca (2002 – 2007), as General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg until 2011, in the same role at the Park Hyatt Chennai until 2013 and the Hyatt Regency Paris – Charles de Gaulle until 2016, then, as General Manager at the Grand Hyatt São Paulo. “Now I am very excited to start my first appointment with The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a brand launched in 2016 and designed to create story-worthy experiences for guests.
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 a contemporary, chic design that takes inspiration from the colours 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 restaurants by Chef Christian Sinicropi & the beach restaurant at “La plage du Martinez”.
Date Renewal
The Martinez private beach Club is completely renovated and was re-opened in 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 restaurants by Chef Christian Sinicropi. La Plage du Martinez.
• “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 offer magnificent hidden gems to explore while staying in Cannes. Travellers 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
Kids’ Club in July & August
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 99
• Number of Luxury rooms: 99
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 409
Restaurants & Bars
• Le Jardin du Martinez a unique, verdant getaway with a bucolic setting on the Croisette. Mediterranean local Cuisine. Live Jazz nights in summer.
• Version Originale – a relaxing place serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, also a tea room, welcoming guests throughout the day.
• Martinez Bar
• La Plage du Martinez – the new Gourmet concept, featuring powerful aesthetics and a groundbreaking approach, redefining the Cannes beach-club experience.
• La Palme D’Or – a unique in Cannes 2 Michelin stars restaurant
Wellness
• L.Raphael Beauty Spa – Swiss brand, specializing in rejuvenation; expert in scientific research and technological innovation.
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