Hôtel Martinez

Why is it that the biggest stars of the Cannes Film Festival, including members of the jury, snatch up the rooms and suites of the Hôtel Martinez, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, only to spend less time there than in the screening room? Of course, there's the perfect location, facing the sea and on the famous Croisette. But there's also, in no particular order, the opulent flamboyance of the Art Deco building inaugurated in 1929, L'Oasis du Martinez and its deep-blue swimming pool in the heart of a lush garden, where you'll also find the Carita Spa and fitness area. Relax again at La Plage du Martinez beach club, where you can enjoy this exceptional setting and unwind in the comfort of a sunbed on the sand or on the emblematic pontoon. It's true, it's all there.

But for our part, we'd rather say: service. Let's not forget that since its creation in 1929, the hotel has played host to some of the world's greatest character actors. Imagine the dedication, attentiveness and diplomacy required at any time of day or night to accommodate Rita Hayworth and Charlie Chaplin, Sophia Loren and Liz Taylor, Quentin Tarantino and David Lynch, Scarlett Johansson and Benicio del Toro, to name but a few. "My tuxedo polished and my shoes ironed at the fitness center in 5 minutes. It's 4 a.m., you say? Then add a Magnum of Bollinger, hot but not boiling." "Good sir. Brut or vintage?" Because that's Martinez too.