‘The White Lotus’ Has Found Its Perfect Hotel
The Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, a historic luxury hotel, has been chosen as the primary filming location for the fourth season of HBO's 'The White Lotus,' capturing the essence of glamour and chaos central to the series. Unlike previous seasons that used Four Seasons resorts, the Martinez brings its own storied identity as part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. The hotel’s long-standing role as a hub for celebrities and spectacle during the Cannes Film Festival makes it a fitting backdrop for the show’s satirical take on wealth and privilege.
- ▪The Hôtel Martinez, opened in 1929, has been a defining symbol of the French Riviera’s luxury and social scene for decades.
- ▪It is part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection, which features independent luxury hotels with distinct identities.
- ▪The hotel will receive the majority of screen time in 'The White Lotus' season four, despite another property also being featured.
- ▪Martinez has hosted generations of celebrities, influencers, and film industry figures during the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪Unlike past 'White Lotus' seasons filmed at Four Seasons resorts, this season highlights a hotel already steeped in cinematic and cultural history.
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Hotel Martinez and La Plage du Martinez Courtesy of Boby/Remi Tessier Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Few experiences can match the thrill of arriving at the Hôtel Martinez during the Cannes Film Festival, the kind of scene that feels ripped from the arrival sequence from any one of the past three seasons of The White Lotus. It’s a descent into organized, performative chaos under the watchful eyes of an unflinching, five-star-trained, white-gloved staff.
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