The Best Hotels to Book in Marseille, France
![Enjoy the stunning sea views from Le Petit Nice Passedat, one of the best hotels in Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/le-petit-nice-passedat-feature.webp)
Marseille’s hotels offer everything from luxury suites with spectacular views to stunning on-site restaurants and, of course, the tastefully decorated interiors that you would expect from the South of France. But only the very best hotels in Marseille cleverly marry elements of its vibrant city life with its seaside beauty. Read on for our top picks – bookable with Culture Trip.
1. Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port – MGallery, for delectable digestifs
Hotel
![Luxury suite with updated antique furnishings and separate bedroom at Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux Port](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/grand-hotel-beauvau-marseille-vieux-port.webp)
2. Alex Hotel & Spa, for affordable luxury
Boutique Hotel, Resort, Spa Hotel
![Modern guest room with orange and black walls, hanging light fixture and small desk at Alex Hotel and Spa, Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/alex-hotel-spa.webp)
One of the only three-star boutique hotels in Marseille, ALEX provides a lot of bang for your buck. The location is fantastic – opposite the TGV and Eurostar Saint-Charles train station –, the decor is modern yet friendly and the tapas bar-lounge is a slinky space for cocktail hour. Make sure you hit up the spa to enjoy its sauna, hammam, massage cabin and glass-roofed relaxation lounge.
3. Hôtel La Résidence du Vieux-Port Marseille, for a home-from-home
Hotel
![Large suite with large windows and balcony offering panoramic views at Hôtel La Résidence du Vieux-Port Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hotel-la-residence-du-vieux-port-marseille.webp)
4. C2 Hôtel, for a five-star stay
Boutique Hotel
![Striking white bedroom with red designer chair and silver curtains at C2 Hôtel in Marseille, France](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/c2-hotel.webp)
C2 Hôtel is housed in an elegant Haussmann-style building in the Opéra neighbourhood of central Marseille, just behind the Old Port. Originally designed as a 19th-century townhouse, many of the historical features, such as frescoes and sculptures, have been retained. There are now 20 luxurious rooms inside, as well as a full-service spa and access to a private beach with sunloungers. The urban retreat also has a stylish bar and a restaurant offering five-star service.
5. Hôtel 96, for relaxing in style
Independent Hotel
![Relaxing king room in neutral tones with wood shutters and glass doors to tree-shaded patio at Hôtel 96, Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hotel-96.webp)
While this boutique hotel is technically in Marseille, it is about as far as you can travel before leaving the city limits and heading into the Calanques National Park, making it a real find for a remote stay near the town. Hôtel 96 is owned by a brother and sister who have turned their Provençal farmhouse into an oasis of calm with furnishings that are both sumptuous and modern. Relax by the pool or make the most of the hotel’s sauna and massage facilities.
6. Mama Shelter, for chilling out
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![Vibrant restaurant space with colourful carpet, outdoor cactus display and string lights at Mama Shelter in Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mama-shelter-2.webp)
7. InterContinental Hotel Dieu, for a stay in the heart of Marseille
Chain Hotel, Hotel
![Sophisticated outdoor dining area in tan and black hues with potted olive trees at InterContinental – Hotel Dieu, Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/intercontinental-hotel-dieu.webp)
8. Sofitel Vieux Port, for enjoying the view
Chain Hotel
![Outdoor restaurant table with glass wall protector and spectacular views of the Old Port at Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/0542_ho_00_p_1024x768-1.webp)
For a reliable, traditional hotel chain, the Sofitel in the Old Port of Marseille, with its modern rooms and attentive service, is a solid choice. The building itself is far from architecturally compelling, but its location is magnificent, with unrivalled vistas from waterside rooms. The main draw is the bar and restaurant, which both have views over Marseille’s impressive Mediterranean coastline. Rooms here are stylishly designed, with patterned headboards providing a focal point, and some have balconies perfect for an al fresco breakfast or evening drink.
9. Le Petit Nice Passedat, for coastal cool
Hotel, Villa
![Bright corner room with stylish chunky wood furniture and wraparound sea views at Le Petit Nice Passedat, Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/le-petit-nice-passedat.webp)
Le Petit Nice Passedat is a foodie’s delight – and it doesn’t scrimp on style either. This hotel on the beach in Marseille lies on the Corniche Kennedy, and was bought a century ago by the current owner’s grandfather, who originally started a café here. The place soon expanded, and the hotel restaurant now boasts three Michelin stars and offers 65 different varieties of fish. Inside, the hotel rooms capitalise on its brilliant position by the sea, with windows looking out to panoramas of the coastline.
10. nhow Marseille, for eating well
Chain Hotel
![Bright bar space with double-height wraparound windows offering panoramic coastline views at nhow Marseille](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nhow-marseille.webp)
With a four-star rating and a fabulous spa, the nhow Marseille is everything you might want from a beach resort hotel. The bright and airy rooms feature large windows, offering stunning views of the nearby sea. Situated a little outside of Marseille on the Corniche Kennedy, it’s private and secluded, making it perfect for a chilled-out break on the coast. However, the hotel is also ideally located for a trip into central Marseille, as it’s only a 10-minute bike ride to the city’s Old Port (consider hiring a city bike). The nhow Marseille also has a good restaurant on-site, indoor and outdoor pools and a well-stocked breakfast buffet.
Sarah Warwick contributed additional reporting to this article.