Hotel Martinez (Unbound Collection) Cannes, France REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Apr 4, 2018, 3:13 pm
#106
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt GP Platinum
Posts: 468
To give some feedback on HR Nice, service was top notch, similar to HM. Rooms are not modern vs HM. It feels like a Hyatt Regency with the decor & room setup. Bathroom can use a little more attention to detail... some areas of the bathroom were dirty. But I would stay there again because of the location.
Comparing just the two properties without other factors such as location & price, HM is better, especially when the remodel is over.
Apr 6, 2018, 7:09 am
#107
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 812
The renovations have been discussed in this thread already. The Hotel will be re-branded and join the Unbound Collection.
@moderators - you may want to change the thread title
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that Cannes’ historic Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez is set to re-open in spring 2018 as Hotel Martinez and will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a global collection of unique and independent stay experiences.
Full press release:
Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases
@moderators - you may want to change the thread title
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that Cannes’ historic Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez is set to re-open in spring 2018 as Hotel Martinez and will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a global collection of unique and independent stay experiences.
Full press release:
Hyatt Newsroom - News Releases
Apr 8, 2018, 1:29 am
#108
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat; Bonvoy Titanium Lifetime Elite;Hyatt Globalist; HHonors Diamond; United Silver
Posts: 8,332
I wound up with Hyatt Regency Nice - it's closer to the areas I daytrip to, and the TSU upgraded into a full suite vs. a junior suite. I really wanted to spend more time and stay at both hotels, but I'll content myself with the one.
Thanks to all who posted info and opinion!
Thanks to all who posted info and opinion!
May 21, 2018, 2:59 pm
#109
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta GM +MM; SPG LT Plat; Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 291
VERY unfortunate renovations
Stayed at the hotel just as the renovations ended - which were really not finished despite the claims to the contrary. Phone and internet were intermittently out for 5 out of the 8 day stay - including a 48 hour continual stretch. Elevators had some problems, etc. All this will be worked out soon enough I think.
What won't be worked out unfortunately is the decision to not put sound-proofed windows. The side of the hotel faces some of Cannes rowdiest late-night restaurants and clubs and the sea-side faces some of the more club-like beaches. The "quieter" side of the building faces the rail, which - while the train is only once an hour or so in the late evening and ends at midnight - does a more commuter-driven schedule starting around 6am.
Yes, the new interiors are lovely and modern with a nod to the deco glamour. While the pool will be missed, the garden was lovely and the food looked fun and modern. The rooms were bright, airy and spacious, though I suspect not high quality enough to avoid wear and tear showing soon.
The idiot who didn't push for full soundproofing as the only truly NEEDED upgrade to the property during a 6 month full closure needs to personally be required to hand out earplugs each night while apologizing and spanked with the "5 star luxury" bills customers pay each morning at checkout.
It doesn't matter how lovely the interiors are, the service, food etc. - you are better off staying almost anywhere else.
Stayed at the hotel just as the renovations ended - which were really not finished despite the claims to the contrary. Phone and internet were intermittently out for 5 out of the 8 day stay - including a 48 hour continual stretch. Elevators had some problems, etc. All this will be worked out soon enough I think.
What won't be worked out unfortunately is the decision to not put sound-proofed windows. The side of the hotel faces some of Cannes rowdiest late-night restaurants and clubs and the sea-side faces some of the more club-like beaches. The "quieter" side of the building faces the rail, which - while the train is only once an hour or so in the late evening and ends at midnight - does a more commuter-driven schedule starting around 6am.
Yes, the new interiors are lovely and modern with a nod to the deco glamour. While the pool will be missed, the garden was lovely and the food looked fun and modern. The rooms were bright, airy and spacious, though I suspect not high quality enough to avoid wear and tear showing soon.
The idiot who didn't push for full soundproofing as the only truly NEEDED upgrade to the property during a 6 month full closure needs to personally be required to hand out earplugs each night while apologizing and spanked with the "5 star luxury" bills customers pay each morning at checkout.
It doesn't matter how lovely the interiors are, the service, food etc. - you are better off staying almost anywhere else.
May 21, 2018, 6:46 pm
#110
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,101
VERY unfortunate renovations
Stayed at the hotel just as the renovations ended - which were really not finished despite the claims to the contrary. Phone and internet were intermittently out for 5 out of the 8 day stay - including a 48 hour continual stretch. Elevators had some problems, etc. All this will be worked out soon enough I think.
What won't be worked out unfortunately is the decision to not put sound-proofed windows. The side of the hotel faces some of Cannes rowdiest late-night restaurants and clubs and the sea-side faces some of the more club-like beaches. The "quieter" side of the building faces the rail, which - while the train is only once an hour or so in the late evening and ends at midnight - does a more commuter-driven schedule starting around 6am.
Yes, the new interiors are lovely and modern with a nod to the deco glamour. While the pool will be missed, the garden was lovely and the food looked fun and modern. The rooms were bright, airy and spacious, though I suspect not high quality enough to avoid wear and tear showing soon.
The idiot who didn't push for full soundproofing as the only truly NEEDED upgrade to the property during a 6 month full closure needs to personally be required to hand out earplugs each night while apologizing and spanked with the "5 star luxury" bills customers pay each morning at checkout.
It doesn't matter how lovely the interiors are, the service, food etc. - you are better off staying almost anywhere else.
Stayed at the hotel just as the renovations ended - which were really not finished despite the claims to the contrary. Phone and internet were intermittently out for 5 out of the 8 day stay - including a 48 hour continual stretch. Elevators had some problems, etc. All this will be worked out soon enough I think.
What won't be worked out unfortunately is the decision to not put sound-proofed windows. The side of the hotel faces some of Cannes rowdiest late-night restaurants and clubs and the sea-side faces some of the more club-like beaches. The "quieter" side of the building faces the rail, which - while the train is only once an hour or so in the late evening and ends at midnight - does a more commuter-driven schedule starting around 6am.
Yes, the new interiors are lovely and modern with a nod to the deco glamour. While the pool will be missed, the garden was lovely and the food looked fun and modern. The rooms were bright, airy and spacious, though I suspect not high quality enough to avoid wear and tear showing soon.
The idiot who didn't push for full soundproofing as the only truly NEEDED upgrade to the property during a 6 month full closure needs to personally be required to hand out earplugs each night while apologizing and spanked with the "5 star luxury" bills customers pay each morning at checkout.
It doesn't matter how lovely the interiors are, the service, food etc. - you are better off staying almost anywhere else.
Last edited by PortlySpartacus; May 21, 2018 at 7:56 pm
May 21, 2018, 11:06 pm
#111
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA GS, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Mlife NOIR
Posts: 320
Good thing I had the Globalist free breakfast benefit, because this place has the most ridiculous F&B pricing I've ever seen. Off the top of my head, I think the room service club sandwich was 42 or 48 euros. The *continental* breakfast was in the same price range!
Also, the whole place felt like an active construction zone. And the front desk would not honor a 4pm checkout. As with PH Vendome, I found some of the staff to be a bit snooty. While waiting in line to check out, they kept calling on other people to skip ahead of me. (There was no clearly marked line.) Perhaps it was my wearing shorts and a backpack, but they didn't think I was staying there.
Also, the whole place felt like an active construction zone. And the front desk would not honor a 4pm checkout. As with PH Vendome, I found some of the staff to be a bit snooty. While waiting in line to check out, they kept calling on other people to skip ahead of me. (There was no clearly marked line.) Perhaps it was my wearing shorts and a backpack, but they didn't think I was staying there.
May 21, 2018, 11:42 pm
#112
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Thank you for that update. That is very unfortunate, as this is a real problem at the hotel, and has always been. I’ve often stayed in front-facing rooms and wished I could open the windows, but the street noise is just too high.
VERY unfortunate renovations
Stayed at the hotel just as the renovations ended - which were really not finished despite the claims to the contrary. Phone and internet were intermittently out for 5 out of the 8 day stay - including a 48 hour continual stretch. Elevators had some problems, etc. All this will be worked out soon enough I think.
What won't be worked out unfortunately is the decision to not put sound-proofed windows. The side of the hotel faces some of Cannes rowdiest late-night restaurants and clubs and the sea-side faces some of the more club-like beaches. The "quieter" side of the building faces the rail, which - while the train is only once an hour or so in the late evening and ends at midnight - does a more commuter-driven schedule starting around 6am.
Yes, the new interiors are lovely and modern with a nod to the deco glamour. While the pool will be missed, the garden was lovely and the food looked fun and modern. The rooms were bright, airy and spacious, though I suspect not high quality enough to avoid wear and tear showing soon.
The idiot who didn't push for full soundproofing as the only truly NEEDED upgrade to the property during a 6 month full closure needs to personally be required to hand out earplugs each night while apologizing and spanked with the "5 star luxury" bills customers pay each morning at checkout.
It doesn't matter how lovely the interiors are, the service, food etc. - you are better off staying almost anywhere else.
Stayed at the hotel just as the renovations ended - which were really not finished despite the claims to the contrary. Phone and internet were intermittently out for 5 out of the 8 day stay - including a 48 hour continual stretch. Elevators had some problems, etc. All this will be worked out soon enough I think.
What won't be worked out unfortunately is the decision to not put sound-proofed windows. The side of the hotel faces some of Cannes rowdiest late-night restaurants and clubs and the sea-side faces some of the more club-like beaches. The "quieter" side of the building faces the rail, which - while the train is only once an hour or so in the late evening and ends at midnight - does a more commuter-driven schedule starting around 6am.
Yes, the new interiors are lovely and modern with a nod to the deco glamour. While the pool will be missed, the garden was lovely and the food looked fun and modern. The rooms were bright, airy and spacious, though I suspect not high quality enough to avoid wear and tear showing soon.
The idiot who didn't push for full soundproofing as the only truly NEEDED upgrade to the property during a 6 month full closure needs to personally be required to hand out earplugs each night while apologizing and spanked with the "5 star luxury" bills customers pay each morning at checkout.
It doesn't matter how lovely the interiors are, the service, food etc. - you are better off staying almost anywhere else.
Nov 5, 2018, 4:16 pm
#113
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: YOW-YYZ-TPE
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Posts: 381
What are the GLOB benefits here post renovations, besides the free breakfast buffet that I read about? Such as lounge on site, evening cocktails etc.....
TIA
LFC
TIA
LFC
Jul 2, 2019, 12:10 am
#115
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Staying here in a few weeks. One recent review on TR said as an in-house guest they were unable to reserve a sunbed (which is chargeable).
Has anyone else experienced this? I emailed La Plage Martinez directly but am yet to receive a response.
Has anyone else experienced this? I emailed La Plage Martinez directly but am yet to receive a response.
Jul 6, 2019, 1:52 am
#116
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Washington, D.C.
Programs: Hyatt Globalist; AA Platinum Pro; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 71
Currently here homeymooning. The day beds/loungers are limited at La Plaga. My wife and I reserved daybeds for the full day about a week out (€50/person). If you visit the Hyatt/Hotel Martinez concierge page in your reservation confirmation you can make your booking directly.
Gotta say I’m loving this place. As an Explorist, upgraded on points suite upgrade from Jr.Suite to Seaview Jr. Suite on the 6th floor.
Happy to try and answer a few other Qs for members of the community while here.
Gotta say I’m loving this place. As an Explorist, upgraded on points suite upgrade from Jr.Suite to Seaview Jr. Suite on the 6th floor.
Happy to try and answer a few other Qs for members of the community while here.
Jul 6, 2019, 2:17 am
#117
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
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Thank you.
I reached out to the GM as the hotel email address wasn't answered and was quoted:
Pontoon : €62
1strow : €52
2nd row row the 5th row : €36 euros
Inclined to do it for each day.
What's the music live like on the beach? Watching the Insta stories it appears they have large parties on weekends which I don't particularly considering relaxing....
I reached out to the GM as the hotel email address wasn't answered and was quoted:
Pontoon : €62
1strow : €52
2nd row row the 5th row : €36 euros
Inclined to do it for each day.
What's the music live like on the beach? Watching the Insta stories it appears they have large parties on weekends which I don't particularly considering relaxing....
Jul 6, 2019, 5:26 am
#118
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Washington, D.C.
Programs: Hyatt Globalist; AA Platinum Pro; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 71
Thank you.
I reached out to the GM as the hotel email address wasn't answered and was quoted:
Pontoon : €62
1strow : €52
2nd row row the 5th row : €36 euros
Inclined to do it for each day.
What's the music live like on the beach? Watching the Insta stories it appears they have large parties on weekends which I don't particularly considering relaxing....
I reached out to the GM as the hotel email address wasn't answered and was quoted:
Pontoon : €62
1strow : €52
2nd row row the 5th row : €36 euros
Inclined to do it for each day.
What's the music live like on the beach? Watching the Insta stories it appears they have large parties on weekends which I don't particularly considering relaxing....
Reservations are a must as folks were being turned at the entrance.
Jul 6, 2019, 7:59 am
#119
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Jul 6, 2019, 11:45 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Virtuoso, Marriott Stars/Luminous, Hilton Impresario, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Hyatt Prive etc
Posts: 2,005
For anyone on paid rate, there is a 4-for-3 offer via Virtuoso thus you also get $100 credit, breakfast etc. Virtuoso rates are also good for a 1-Night stay - Prive have a 2-night minimum.
Does anyone know if the Globalist happy hour in the bar is still available?
Does anyone know if the Globalist happy hour in the bar is still available?