Cannes, France
Hôtel Martinez Cannes Flagship: Legendary 1929 Art Deco palace on La Croisette in Cannes with Two-Michelin-Starred La Palme d’Or by Jean Imbert
Commanding an iconic position along the palm-lined Boulevard de la Croisette overlooking the sparkling Bay of Cannes and the Lerins Islands on the French Riviera, Hôtel Martinez opened in 1929 as the definitive Art Deco palace of the Cote d’Azur. Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the 410-room grand hotel has served as the official headquarters and red-carpet residence for Hollywood royalty during the annual Cannes Film Festival for nearly a century. Pierre-Yves Rochon’s luminous blue-and-white interiors, the Two-Michelin-Starred restaurant La Palme d’Or (directed by Chef Jean Imbert), the private La Plage du Martinez beach club, and Europe’s largest penthouse suite establish Martinez as a legendary icon.
Arrival introduces travelers to unbridled French Riviera cinematic glamour: liveried doormen greet guests beneath the towering white Art Deco facade on La Croisette with chilled flutes of vintage champagne. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating iconic Cannes yachting, cinema, and shopping pursuits: stepping directly onto La Croisette to explore designer fashion boutiques, sunbathing in private cabanas on the private sand of La Plage du Martinez, taking private speedboat charters to the Lerins Islands (Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat), strolling through the historic cobblestone Le Suquet neighborhood, and reserving dinner at the Two-Michelin-Starred La Palme d’Or.
Palace living balances vibrant festival energy with serene wellness: L’Oasis Spa by Carita features private garden treatment suites, a heated outdoor relaxation pool, and hair salons. Dining is anchored by the Two-Michelin-Starred La Palme d’Or (where Chef Jean Imbert presents cinematic French gastronomy), Mediterranean all-day dining at Le Sud, and live jazz and cocktails at the Martinez Bar.
Accommodations comprise 410 rooms and luxury suites ranging from 35-square-metre Premium Rooms to 80-square-metre Sea View Suites and the monumental 1,000-square-metre Penthouse Suite on the 7th floor. Each room features Art Deco geometric motifs, private terraces framing the Mediterranean or the Esterel mountains, king beds, and marble bathrooms.
Film buffs, fashion icons, and luxury travelers seeking 1920s Art Deco palace glamour, Two-Michelin-Star dining by Jean Imbert, and private beach club access on La Croisette in Cannes should book Hôtel Martinez without hesitation. Travelers seeking small quiet mountain lodges should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 4,800 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 5,600 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Boulevard de la Croisette and enter the iconic white Art Deco lobby of Hôtel Martinez.
- Check into your suite, unpack, and step out onto your private balcony overlooking the sea.
- Dine on Two-Michelin-Starred cuisine at La Palme d’Or by Jean Imbert.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 10.4k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Cinematic 1929 Art Deco Legend
Guests revere the iconic Croisette address, Cannes Film Festival glamour, Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors, and beach club.
Two-Star Jean Imbert & La Plage
Reviewers consistently praise Jean Imbert’s 2-star dining, seaside lunch at La Plage, and attentive Hyatt service.
Guests Warn
Prime Croisette Location
Visitors love being directly on Cannes’s premier seaside boulevard.
Vibrant Grand Hotel Energy
Travelers celebrate the lively, glamorous atmosphere of the French Riviera.
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Awards & Recognition
Two MICHELIN Stars (La Palme d’Or)
MICHELIN Guide
Cannes Film Festival Landmark (1929)
The Unbound Collection
In the stay
- Access to L’Oasis Spa garden swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness center
- Complimentary morning newspaper, twice-daily housekeeping, and shoeshine service
- Full buffet and cooked-to-order gourmet French breakfast daily and high-speed wireless internet
Usually extra
- –La Palme d’Or Two-Michelin-Starred multi-course tasting dinners and cellar pairings
- –La Plage du Martinez private beachfront sun loungers and Carita facial therapies
Good to Know
- The 1929 Art Deco palace features 410 rooms and suites on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection.
- Includes La Palme d’Or (2 Michelin Stars by Jean Imbert), La Plage du Martinez, L’Oasis Spa by Carita, and film festival history.
- Located on La Croisette, a 30-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport (NCE).
Editor's Note
Book a Sea View Suite with a private terrace overlooking Boulevard de la Croisette, and reserve a culinary experience at La Palme d’Or to taste Chef Jean Imbert’s tribute to cinema and Riviera terroir.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026