Hôtel Martinez

Hôtel Martinez occupies a prime stretch of the Croisette directly facing the Mediterranean, placing guests in the middle of Cannes’ beach, shopping and festival scene. Its rooftop sign and white Art Deco façade have become part of the city’s visual identity.

The hotel dates to 1929, and its recent design direction keeps the glamour of that period while lightening it with Riviera colors and contemporary detailing. Public spaces feel polished and social rather than museum-like.

Rooms and suites range from bright city-facing accommodations to expansive sea-view options, with the best categories taking full advantage of the Croisette setting. The hotel’s scale also gives it a level of energy that smaller Riviera properties cannot reproduce.

Across the boulevard, the private beach club is a defining amenity, while the landscaped inner courtyard and L’Oasis du Martinez wellness facilities provide quieter places to retreat from Cannes’ public spectacle.

Martinez is best for travelers who want to be part of the Cannes scene rather than observe it from a distance. During major events it becomes intensely social; outside them, it works as a glamorous full-service Riviera resort in the center of town.