"Cannes, France A vast palace hotel set right in the crux of La Croisette—the oceanfront road in Cannes that's home to exceedingly smart hotels and stores—might sound intimidating. Yes, the Art Deco design is as handsome as they come; all soft blues and whites designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon (also responsible for The Savoy in London and Hotel George V in Paris). The seventh floor is home to two of Europe's biggest penthouses, so you might see filmmakers or A-listers hopping out of a Bentley out front before being whisked away by impeccably dressed staff. There's a top-notch spa and a garden for relaxing by the swimming pool, a bar and a buzzing beach club. This is an old-school hotel that's always reinventing itself. —Sarah James Distance to the water: On the beach Travel time: 25 minute drive from Cannes Airport Price: Rooms from around $306 per night" - Lauren Burvill
"A vast palace hotel set right in the crux of La Croisette—the oceanfront road in Cannes that's home to exceedingly smart hotels and stores—might sound intimidating. Yes, the Art Deco design is as handsome as they come; all soft blues and whites designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon (also responsible for The Savoy in London and Hotel George V in Paris). The seventh floor is home to two of Europe's biggest penthouses, so you might see filmmakers or A-listers hopping out of a Bentley out front before being whisked away by impeccably dressed staff. There's a top-notch spa and a garden for relaxing by the swimming pool, two restaurants (one that can lay claim to being the only two-Michelin-starred spot in the city), a bar and a buzzing beach club. This is an old school hotel that's always reinventing itself. —Sarah James" - Lanie Goodman, Sarah James
"With a gleaming white facade and an exceptionally central Cannes location just steps from the Côte d’Azur, this 410-room hotel underwent a blue-and-coral makeover in 2022. It features La Palme d’Or, the city’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the bay, plus a spa and pool complex set within carefully manicured gardens." - Chris Dong
"Located on the famous Boulevard La Croisette in Cannes, Hôtel Martinez - in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt is a 5-star hotel featuring a private beach, which is accessible for an extra charge. Guests can enjoy a meal in one of the onsite restaurants or a drink at the lobby bar restaurant Le Sud Guest rooms at Hôtel Martinez- in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt are decorated in a contemporary Art Deco style. Each air-conditioned room features a marble bathroom and some have a private terrace with views on the Mediterranean Sea. The restaurant Le Sud offers seating on a terrace in the shade of palm and cypress trees, and in fine weather guests can enjoy the 1930's themed garden parties hosted at the restaurant. Guests seeking a fine dining experience are invited to dine at La Palme d'Or restaurant, which focusing on fish elevated through raw or wood-grilled preparations and offers a view on the Croisette. Located on the beach, La Plage du Martinez restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local produce. Spa services expertize Carita Paris such as massages, body treatments and facials are available and guests can exercise in the fitness center. Hôtel Martinez - in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers direct access onto the beach and is within walking distance of the shopping area. With a secure private car park, the hotel also offers valet parking. Nice-Cote-d’Azur Airport is 12 mi away." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"The Art Deco king of the Croisette, the Hôtel Martinez occupies a place of honor along Cannes’s famous oceanfront promenade. Many hotels less secure in their sense of historical importance go overboard on opulence; not so the Martinez, which lets its grand ivory-colored façade and updated neo-Deco interiors speak for themselves." - Tablet Hotels