The Best Hotels to Book in Marseille, France
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
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2. Alex Hotel & Spa, for affordable luxury
Boutique Hotel, Resort, Spa Hotel
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
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5. Hôtel 96, for relaxing in style
Independent Hotel
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
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7. InterContinental Hotel Dieu, for a stay in the heart of Marseille
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8. Sofitel Vieux Port, for enjoying the view
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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
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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
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.
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