AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Vélodrome

The six categories include double rooms, twin rooms, executive options and a family room. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls. Depending on the category, they range from 21 to 30 m²; the rooms accommodate two people, while the family room can sleep three. Some overlook the garden or city, while the executive categories offer a minibar and a coffee machine.

Facilities vary from room to room. Several categories have a minibar, and the executive rooms include a coffee machine; the family room combines a large double bed with a sofa bed. Standard configurations are available with a large double bed or two single beds. One room is suitable for guests with reduced mobility and includes a wheelchair-accessible shower and a seating area. Bathrooms have a shower and free toiletries; executive rooms also come with bathrobes and slippers.

The hotel offers several places to eat and drink: a restaurant, a bar, an on-site café and a snack bar. The buffet breakfast can also be served in your room. Children's menus and menus for specific diets are available on request; fruit and wine or champagne are also among the options. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available in the accommodation.

For relaxation, you’ll find a heated outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a garden. The fitness centre lets you stay active during your stay. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and a concierge service is available. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Pets are allowed, and a surcharge may apply. Public parking is paid and available nearby, by reservation only. Family rooms and accessibility features, including toilets with grab rails, complete the hotel’s facilities.

The Prado district lies in the south of Marseille, in an area where major sports venues sit alongside green spaces and residential streets. Orange Vélodrome Stadium and Parc Chanot shape the local landscape; on match and exhibition days, the area is livelier. Outside these events, the district is quieter, with gardens and avenues leading down towards the sea. It suits travellers attending an event, as well as those who want to reach the beaches without staying in the old town.

Rond-Point du Prado metro station, 270 m away, makes it easy to travel to the central districts and Saint-Charles railway station. Parc Borély is a pleasant place to walk beneath the trees or head towards Prado Beach, about 2 km away. The Old Port brings together quays, boats and departures for the islands; the Panier district, with its sloping lanes and colourful façades, can be explored on foot from the port. Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica overlooks the city and offers views across the harbour. Marseille-Provence Airport is 28 km away.

For a day in Marseille, you can spend the morning on the seafront and at the beaches, then head to the Old Port to explore the streets of Le Panier and visit the MuCEM. Parc Borély and its château offer another walk, among gardens and decorative art collections. In summer, the beaches are very busy and the Mediterranean sun is strong; spring and early autumn are pleasant seasons for walks around the city. If you’re visiting the Calanques, plan a dedicated trip and check the day’s access conditions.