ibis Styles Marseille Palais des Congrès Vélodrome

The four categories include double rooms, a twin room and a family room with a sofa bed. Room sizes range from 14 to 20 m², and the family room can accommodate up to four people; the other categories are for two guests. All have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.

The Standard Double Room offers 14 m² and a large double bed. The Smart Double Room has 16 m² and a double bed. At 20 m², the Family Double Room with Sofa Bed is the largest of the four and combines a double bed with a sofa bed. The Standard Twin Room offers 15 m² and a single bed. The bathrooms have a shower, and upper floors are accessible by lift. These room layouts suit different needs, from a stay for two to a family break.

The hotel has an on-site restaurant, bar and café. The restaurant serves a breakfast buffet, and dining options include children’s menus. You can have a drink at the bar, and wine may be available. The reception, open 24 hours a day, makes arrivals at any time easier; luggage storage is also available. Guests have free Wi-Fi throughout the property and air conditioning.

Private indoor parking is available for a charge and is accessible to guests with reduced mobility. An electric vehicle charging point is on site. The hotel offers family rooms and accessible facilities, including a low washbasin, raised toilet and grab rails. Pets are allowed, possibly for an extra charge, and pet bowls are available. Meeting spaces, daily housekeeping, board games and a shared lounge complete the facilities. Rooms have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.

Marseille stretches between the Mediterranean and the hills, with very different neighbourhoods, from major urban thoroughfares to the narrow streets of Le Panier. The hotel is in the south of the city, in an area that is convenient for reaching the Vélodrome stadium and the local facilities. This part of Marseille suits travellers who want to combine appointments, city sightseeing and trips to the coast without staying in the historic centre.

Périer metro station, 950 m away, provides access to the central neighbourhoods. Marseille-Saint-Charles railway station is 2.9 km away and can also be reached by metro or car. The Prado beaches, about 3 km away, offer a seafront promenade and places to swim. The Old Port, 2.6 km away, is a starting point for exploring the waterfront and taking boat connections. Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse will interest fans of modern architecture, while Borély Park combines gardens and walking areas.

Marseille’s Mediterranean climate makes it pleasant to visit all year round, with hot summers and busier coastal areas. In spring or September, temperatures are often milder for exploring the neighbourhoods on foot and enjoying outdoor terraces. You could spend a day visiting the Old Port, stopping at a museum in the centre and ending the afternoon at the Prado beaches. To explore the Calanques, plan a dedicated trip and check local access conditions, which can vary by season.