LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP MARTINEZ CROISETTE

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “LUXURIOUS PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP” in all caps, I rolled my eyes a bit. But this place on Rue Latour-Maubourg actually lives up to the hype, which frankly surprised me. You’re literally on the 6th floor (that’s what the “6e étage” means for those rusty on French), and while the elevator is one of those tiny European ones that makes you question your packing choices, the payoff is worth it. The moment you step inside, you get why it scored an 8.4 rating – there’s this immediate sense that you’re in someone’s incredibly well-appointed apartment rather than just another hotel room.

What really gets me about this spot is the location knowledge you need to appreciate it. Rue Latour-Maubourg isn’t directly on the Croisette – that famous palm-lined stretch everyone thinks of – but honestly, that works in your favor. You’re maybe a three-minute walk from all that chaos, but when you want to escape the crowds (and trust me, during Cannes Film Festival or peak summer, you will), you can actually retreat to something that feels residential and authentic. The rooftop situation is genuinely impressive too, though I’d recommend timing it right – early morning with coffee or that golden hour before dinner when the Mediterranean light hits just right. You know what I mean? During midday it can get pretty intense up there.

The neighborhood itself has this interesting mix – you’ve got locals doing their daily shopping at the small markets, but you’re still close enough to stumble back from a late dinner at one of those harborfront places without needing a taxi. Parking can be a nightmare in this part of Cannes (I mean, it’s basically impossible during festival season), so factor that in if you’re driving. But there’s something satisfying about being tucked away on a quieter street while still being able to walk to Palais des Festivals in about ten minutes. The four-star rating feels accurate – it’s not trying to be the Martinez or the Carlton with all their old-world grandeur, but it delivers on that penthouse promise with modern touches and space that’s actually livable. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to feel like I was living in Cannes rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $406. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Alexander from Israel – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  This was one of the most impressive rental experiences in Cannes. Starting with the arrival, when the coordination and meeting was on time, continuing with the subsequent prompt contact with Claude, who was always in touch, for which a special thank you.
  The apartment itself is a great option to stay in a fully furnished and equipped penthouse with a large terrace and two bedrooms, full kitchen, washing machine and everything you could possibly need for both short and long stays in Cannes.
  Location 10/10, only about 150 meters to the main promenade. Close to a huge number of restaurants, beauty salons and spas.
  Especially liked the attention to cleanliness and cleaning, as this is a frequent problem in apartments in France. Everything is kept in perfect order here, so you can feel comfortable and very cozy.
  Thank you for such a wonderful facility and its good maintenance to the owners and Mr. Claude.

• Tom from United Kingdom – 13 March 2025 (9/10)

  A great apartment, spec is very good, terrace is amazing. Claude was a real star too looking after us

• Laura from United States – 3 June 2025 (2/10)

  The location of this flat is great, particularly as it relates to the croissette, walk ability, and restaurant and food options.
  
  What could be improved: I had numerous problems at this day. First of all, I felt it was outrageously priced for what it offered during the festival. The biggest issue was that the place was listed as a two bathroom, but it’s not truly a two bathroom as there’s only one toilet and it was not attached to either of the rooms with the shower. One of the reasons that I specifically booked this was because it was supposed to have two full bathrooms, but that was not the case so it was definitely a bait and switch. There were definitely some cleanliness issues such as floors that had a hair that was not mine. Also, some on the linens and the towels smelled of mildew. I came to find out that this is because they do not have the linens or towels, professionally laundered, but rather wash them in the provided washer and then hang them to dry and it takes a long time for things to dry. For the price they are charging I think they could have professional Laundering so that the towels smell fresh. another big issue is that even though the listing said that both heat and cooling were provided, you had to choose between one or the other, and it was very difficult to change from heat to cool. Another thing I specifically was looking for was the option to have both. it was extremely complicated to change the temperature and there was no guest book with information on anything provided. Because I had not been provided with information on how to change the temperature and because it was very complicated. There was one night where I was extremely cold and could not sleep until it started to warm up when the sun came up. The Wi-Fi was very bad and I actually ended up having to pay for a high-speed data pass on my mobile phone in order to conduct business. The entryway to the building itself, meaning the lobby, was in very bad shape. There had been some kind of leak in the ceiling, and the ceiling was very water damaged and stained and smelled musty.

• Awedis from Austria – 1 October 2024 (9/10)

  tolle Ausstattung, tolle Terrasse, perfekte Lage

• Anonymous from France – 30 September 2023 (9/10)

  J’ai absolument tout apprécié

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