Best Western Hotel du Mucem

The three room categories at Best Western Hotel du Mucem cater to both solo travellers and couples. The Comfort Double Room is 12 m² and has a double bed. The larger Superior Double Room offers 14 m² and combines a single bed with a very large double bed. The Standard Single Room is 8 m² and is intended for one person. These floor areas and capacities distinguish the categories, while all rooms are air-conditioned.

Each room has a private bathroom, a television and a safe. A desk, hairdryer and alarm clock complete the amenities. The Comfort Double Room and Superior Double Room are particularly suitable for stays for two; the Superior category stands out for its floor area and bed configuration. The more compact Standard Single Room offers an option for one guest. All three types combine practical amenities with layouts suited to different needs.

The 24-hour reception is staffed at all times, while the concierge service and luggage storage make the different stages of your stay easier. Express check-in and check-out are available on arrival. Daily housekeeping keeps the rooms clean, and dry cleaning is also available. Vending machines at reception offer snacks and drinks.

Facilities include air conditioning, heating, soundproofed rooms and a lift. Accessibility features for guests with reduced mobility include a low washbasin and toilets with grab rails. The rooms are non-smoking, and room service is among the services offered. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, along with internet access. Guests arriving by car will find public parking nearby; it is paid and cannot be reserved. Pets are allowed on request, possibly at an additional charge.

La Joliette gives Marseille a port-side, urban character, between commercial basins, cultural venues and the streets of the old town. This area of the 2nd arrondissement appeals to visitors who want to explore the museums on the waterfront while keeping public transport within walking distance. The quays reflect the city’s maritime activity, while the narrow streets of Le Panier have an older atmosphere, with colourful façades, squares and passageways.

Joliette metro station is 240 m away and connects the district with other parts of Marseille. Saint-Charles station is 1.3 km away; it serves Marseille by rail and provides connections for onward travel in the region. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Fort Saint-Jean and La Vieille Charité are notable cultural stops. La Vieille Charité hosts exhibitions in an architectural complex dating from the 17th century. The quays and ferry terminals also offer a chance to watch the ships and port activity.

For a first visit, you can spend a day exploring Le Panier, the collections at La Vieille Charité and the waterfront around the MuCEM. Another walk takes you towards the Old Port and its quays, then on to the shopping streets in the centre. Marseille can be visited in any season: mild spring and autumn days are well suited to walks, while summer brings more heat and activity. Wear comfortable shoes for the sloping streets and combine walking with the metro to get around the city.