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"Wonderfull, luxureous and real French Riviera" We spent a weekend at the Martinez in Cannes, and were surprised by the level of service of this hotel. We travel often, and mostly to nice hotels, and this was at the top of our experiences. The room (we took the cheapest one) was not very exciting, but it was clean, roomy and very well maintained. Z Plage was super, and definatly the best beach experience in Cannes. The most expensive spot on Z plage costs 40 euro per day, but it is well worth it. The restaurants are fantastic, and breakfast is well worth the money. The staff is very friendly and extremely helpfull. Conclusion.....We will come back..!!

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"Great hotel, great staff - shame about Some of the guests" Returned tonight from four great nights at the Martinez with my wife. Booked a transfer from Nice Airport which was an old Voyager minibus which had seen better days. It did raise a few eyebrows from fellow guests as it pulled into an entrance packed with brand new Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and no less than three Bentley Continentals all together. All the same we were treated like royalty as soon as we pulled in. Check in was smooth apart from a long wait for our luggage which is very frustating when to want to change clothes and explore town. We got a great deal from British Airways for 4 nights at the Martinez for less than £500 and the room which could have cost £350 a night if booked directly was nothing special but certainly ok for what we paid in peak season. Drink prices were what you'd expect of one of the three top hotels in Festivaland - draught beer 9 euros, coup de vin blanc 8 euros, whisky/bourbon 15 euros. High but the same as we've paid in recent stays in New York and San Francisco. Only problem was the other guests. Wherever we go, and we have stayed at far better places, we always make friends - it might only be for a night or two, but who cares. Not at the Martinez - we initially blamed it on them being French, but later realised the Brits and Yanks were just as rude. If you're floor level is less than five you don't warrant a reply to a "Bonjour".....don't even think about a "Bonsoir" or a "Merci." Oh I'm probably just jealous of all their money. Jimmy the piano player is great and don't expect to enter or leave the bar without a comment from him. We both loved the old town and port, great value for food and drink (1.90 euros for a glass of wine) and ended up there most evenings, strolling back along la Croisette after midnight listening to some great street musicians, viewing great art (some anyway), stopping off at a few bars like La Scala and 72 La Croisette. Both of these are great venues for playing "spot the facelift."

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"Luxury for less" We had our second stay at the Martinez at the end of September 2005, just as Cannes (and the beach) were closing up for the winter. The Martinez was as great as we had remembered it: a wonderful Art Deco hotel with an understated luxury absent from the Carlton. Having bagged three nights (room and a super buffet breakfast for two) for just £340 for three nights with Expedia, we could indulge in the wonderful two Michelin star Palme d'Or restaurant (which should not be missed for a good value set dinner experience with lots of delightful extras thrown in) and the Givenchy Spa (with excellent massages). The piano bar, with Jimmy Mc on the piano, is also a delight. On the beach, which was fairly limited this time of the year, there is a very good lunch restaurant too. All in all, we will definitely be back.

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