Hotel Martinez offers birthday rates (after Midem)

In 1929, Emmanuel Martinez built the seafront hotel that bears his name on the Croisette in Cannes. 80 years later, "la belle dame" is directed by Richard Schilling and has become a highly respected establishment in the world of international luxury hotels. It's also one of the key meeting points after hours for the trade fairs, notably Midem.

With seven floors, the Martinez boasts 412 bedrooms and suites including the prestigious Penthouse Suite, one of the largest in Europe with a surface area of 1000m.

As the hotel is celebrating 80 years in 2009, they are offering special €80 rates February 1-28 with reservations opening January 9, 2009.

So Midem regulars won't be able to benefit from it, unfortunately. Details on Hotel Martinez, Cannes.