For our trip to Europe, our first stop was at Hotel Martinez Cannes, a Hyatt Unbound Collection property (this used to be a Grand Hyatt, but has been rebranded). This wasn’t our final destination (we were headed to Saint-Tropez from there), but rather we spent two nights here since our flight was arriving late in…
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Very nice, detailed review as usual. Living in France I've often wondered whether this hotel, and Cannes in general, is worth a visit. I've been to Ramatuelle (just south of Saint Tropez) several times, and Saint-Raphael, but never any of the larger cities. It sounds like you weren't super impressed with Cannes though--any chance we'll hear more about your impressions in a subsequent post?
A little confused by what you said about the suite upgrade. It sounds like if you book a suite, they’ll upgrade you one category suite? But that doesn’t sound like what happened to you? Sounds like you could firmed a suite with a certificate and then didn’t get they Hyatt prive upgrade. Is that right? Or is the jr suite a second category suite?
Art deco is all well and good until the rooms look like the set of Mommie Dearest.
I had similiar impressions to yours on a previous visit (~2018). Loved the hotel Martinez but thought Cannes was mehh. Much preferred our stay in Nice. Theat Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée was not nearly as flashy, but so much more to do in Nice. Need to get back to explore smaller towns/villages.
"Cannes isn’t a place I’d choose to spend a significant amount of time": I thought it was a hotel review, not a destination review... You haven't spent enough time in Cannes and its region clearly.
@ Herman Klung -- I've actually spent quite a bit of time in the region. I think the region is fantastic, and has a lot to offer. My point was that I wouldn't specifically spend much time in Cannes. If I wanted to be in some place that felt like a city, I'd stay in Nice. Meanwhile if my goal was to have a relaxing beach vacation, I just wouldn't choose to stay in Cannes. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I respect if others feel differently.
@ Sean -- The Hyatt Prive upgrade and Globalist suite upgrades generally don't stack. We booked an entry level room. On account of booking through Hyatt Prive, we could have gotten a one category room upgrade. However, I decided to apply a suite upgrade, to confirm a junior suite, which is several categories up from a base room.
Hotels don't generally let you apply a suite upgrade and then upgrade you further on account of Hyatt Prive.
@ reddargon -- Thanks! Admittedly it comes down to personal preference. If I wanted to be in the south of France and feel like I was in a city, I'd choose Nice, because I think the city has a lot to offer. Meanwhile if I want a beach vacation, a fun party vibe, and great restaurants, I think there are so many smaller towns along the coast that have more to offer.
To me Cannes is just this odd middle-ground between a city and a beach destination, and it ends up feeling kind of like Las Vegas meets Times Square to me (in a Côte d'Azur kind of way).
You say that like that's a bad thing, LOL! I love the glamorous art deco style of the rooms, although I understand that can be a personal preference. At least I'm pretty sure there are no wire hangers
Agree with the general sentiment of the group that Cannes is neither the ideal beach location or city experience in the region, though worth a day's visit. We've had great experiences in Nice, Èze, and Villefranche-sur-Mer on past trips, as we're less beach focused with Ben-like complexions, preferring a wider variety of activities.
I’ll be very upset if my Suite Upgrade Award (And Globalist & Hyatt Prive benefits) confirms me into a room barely can be considered as Premium Room most other places.
I agree with Ethan - I do not consider your room to be a suite -it's just a large room.
That menu is an insult to Italian cuisine. Frozen pizza, carbonara with cream....
Probably France is one of the last places where I would want to eat Italian food, even if the italian border is less than 100km from Cannes
Stays a few years ago ! Booked on points used an upgrade cert to a jr suite then paid an Additional cash rate of $150 per night to upgrade to a sea view prestige suite and it was amazing . Love having breakfast in suite and treatment was fantastic . The Michelin star restaurant was a little over the top but was very good .
How did you get a rate of 330 Euros? The hotel ARR is between 600-950 Euros at this time of year?
Once more a great and very comprehensive review. The Martinez is one of the legendary palace hotels on the Croisette. Not having stayed there since the renovations, I just spent a few days at the Martinez this past April, and I was pleasantly and positively surprised. The hotel has definitely arrived in the 21st century with state-of-the-art lighting, entertainment, and technology. But I really loved how the room and how the entire hotel are imbued with this distinct Art Déco vibe. It really gives a sense of place, and of the prestigious past of the Martinez.
One small remark: The "Ma Bergamote" bathroom amenities actually are a "Collection Exclusive by Fragonard", which is one of the oldest perfumeries in Grasse. With the town of Grasse being a short half-hour drive away from Cannes, I saw this was a nice local touch. And: Fragonard actually has two boutiques in Cannes...
Just came from staying 2 nights at Hotel Martinez and got the same room as you on day 1 (also didn't love the apartment “city” views) and upgraded to sea view on day 2 and it was awesome. Booked second night using FHR credit (came with $100 food and bev credit- not just any hotel charge).