Hotel Martinez Cannes & Spa Givenchy: Art Deco Palace
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Updated By laetitiad on May 8, 2005
I used to work at the Martinez so I've got kind of an inside view. The hotel is decorated in an Art Deco style quite nice, the rooms are big and mostly renovated (I think they did a full renovation recently), but It's not an excellent value for money compared to other hotel on la Croisette. However during the low season and when the business is low, don't hesitate to negotiate the price (if you dare doing it) : you could have a nice discount or a better room. Another tip : the rooms at the back (ie without a sea view) have a view on the railway...
Don't miss the Amiral Bar and especially its pianist Jimmy, which plays really well and... is a very nice guy.
Hotel Martinez Cannes & Spa Givenchy: Cool plage area, nice beach bar
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Updated By Alikatt on September 6, 2005
We actually weren't able to stay there since it was full the week of our arrival. We had drinks there and it's a cool, hip and well-run establishment . Not snobby nor snooty. We opted to stay in a private villa in a quiet residential neighborhood toward Le Cannet) that rents out two large rooms. that look out into the lush garden. Back to Martinez...we were under the Cote d' Azur sun at the plage one afternoon. The beach area was tastefully done, staff were coolly attentive but they seemed to have all disappeared after 6 pm.
Unfortunately, I have nothing to compare this with in Cannes place since I had limited beach time. Signtseeing in the nearby vilages and shopping dominated my French agenda. The second time, all of the hotels on the beach area (except the actual bars) were nearly closing and it wasn't worth paying the 45 Euros to occupy a beach chair for half an hour...beach front views were good though all along La Croisette.
Hotel Martinez Cannes & Spa Givenchy: most popular spot during ad festival
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By barbipez on June 30, 2004
the martinez at night.
by barbipez
i've only been in this hotel as i've never been able to book a room during the ad week festival. prices are about twice as much during this week, but it's a great place to be. you dont have far to walk after all your partying :- )
rooms are up to par, if not better (at least in my opinion). they keep the place immaculate even considering the ruckus that goes on during this week. staff is unbelievable tolerable, nice, helpful and professional.
It's cool to say 'I have been staying at the Martinez' but I have to admit I've been slightly disappointed by the hotel. From all the hype around it, I was expecting something better.
Don't get me wrong the hotel is really nice, the room is luxurious, the service is friendly but I was expecting a little bit more for the price...
I have put a picture of the price tag for my room, it's simply unbelievable! I'm wondering if they ever charge that amount of money, maybe during the festival? That's simply overrated, the room was ok but I have recently seen better ones!!
The view from the room was priceless!!
The private beach and the party we are there is also a great feature of the hotel!
