La Residence du Vieux Port
Marseille, Provence
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘Splendidly located’ on the quayside and facing south over the Vieux Port is this modern seven-storey B&B hotel with 48 bedrooms. The 1950s exterior is no beauty, but a recent renovation means the rooms feature bright 1950s retro decor and are comfortable and surprisingly quiet. They have huge windows and from your small balcony ‘you can watch everything on the promenade below: the sea, the boats, Dumas’ island from The Count of Monte Cristo and the little tourist train to the old quarter’ as well as panoramic views of the port and the hilltop Notre Dame de la Garde. The chef, Noel Baudrand, serves seasonal Meditteranean cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. ‘Breakfast is not spectacular’ but staff are very helpful. There is a sandy beach 15 minutes’ walk away, and parking is available by arrangement from a public garage 200m away. ‘Not grand luxe but highly recommended’.
Hotel details
Address
18 Quai Du Port
Marseille
Provence
13002
France
Telephone
00 33 4919 1912 2
Bedrooms
48 bedrooms.
Open
All year.
Facilities
Air-conditioning, lift, Wi-Fi, restaurant, bar, terrace, room service.
Background music
Yes.
Children
Yes.
Dogs
Yes, €9 fee.
Credit cards
Amex, Mastercard, Visa.
Prices
Standard double from €80–€395, breakfast €18. A la carte or menu from €23 for lunch, €47 for dinner.