HÔTEL MARTINEZ

CANNES, FRANCE

The relationship between Hôtel Martinez and the Cannes Film Festival (since the latter was established in 1946) has been the inspiration for interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon in his creation of two spectacular penthouse apartments spanning 14,000 sq ft - among the largest in Europe - for this iconic Art-Deco hotel on the Côte d’Azur which opened in 1929 and is now In The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

Each apartment pays homage to two icons of the cinematic world: Isabelle Huppert, recently ranked by The New York Times as second on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century, and Thierry Frémaux, director of the Cannes Film Festival.

Located on the 7th floor, each boasts a panoramic view of the Bay of Cannes, impressive dining and living rooms plus walk-in wardrobes, studies and screening rooms. In the design process, both artists added personal hints of glamour to their own apartments to express their individual flair, including selecting specific books, photos and even music playlists.

The penthouse inspired by Isabelle Huppert is feminine and delicate, featuring light colors such as white and gold and a range of materials from leather to silk plus bespoke rugs and Cocteau-inspired décor flooded with natural light. In contrast, the Thierry Frémaux apartment has a more masculine feel with bolder colors and furnishings and cooler tones – a more subdued style. The bathroom, for example, resembles a celebrity dressing room, with black and white tiling reminiscent of film reels.

To create an even more exclusive experience for guests, both personalities have created their own scents for their own apartments, in association with the renowned Mane perfumer Julie Massé. Isabelle Huppert chose a fragrance with notes of the tuberose flower emanating from the world’s perfume capital, Grasse, just north of Cannes. Thierry Frémaux opted for a perfume with elements of cypress, cedar and fig.

In addition, apartment guests are able to experience a bespoke menu created by Christian Sinicropi, the Executive Chef of the 2 Michelin-Starred La Palme d’Or at Hôtel Martinez, the only restaurant with this accolade in Cannes. The new apartments are a significant part of a €150 million investment by Hôtel Martinez, which also includes a new 600 sq m destination spa, garden oasis and swimming lane, in addition to a 200 sq m fitness center.