La Residence Du Vieux Port

The rooms and suites at La Residence Du Vieux Port are air-conditioned and soundproofed. They include a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; several categories also have a coffee machine. Views of the sea or the Vieux-Port accompany the rooms, whose layouts vary according to the type you choose. The double rooms accommodate two people, and some have a balcony. The suites offer more space, ranging from 35 to 60 m², and some include a lounge or a terrace.

The 50 m² Family Suite has a bedroom and a resting area set up in a cabin, with a large double bed and two single beds. The bathrooms are equipped with a bath and a shower. Toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer are also provided. The Prestige categories are distinguished by their balconies, while the Ciel Prestige Suite has a loggia and a terrace.

La Residence Du Vieux Port provides free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, as well as air conditioning, a lift and soundproofed rooms. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the team provides concierge service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. Guests can also request room service, a wake-up service, laundry or dry cleaning. Facilities for guests with reduced mobility are available.

Le Relais 50 serves Mediterranean specialities; the bar offers drinks, and children’s menus or special-diet menus are available on request. A continental or buffet breakfast can be served in your room on request and at an additional cost. Public parking spaces, including spaces for guests with reduced mobility, are available nearby for a fee. Pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge; pet bowls are available. Family rooms and a fitness centre complete the facilities on offer.

Marseille’s Vieux-Port is a large harbour basin opening onto the Mediterranean, between lively quays and the old streets of the city centre. La Residence Du Vieux Port overlooks Quai du Port, facing the boats and harbour façades. La Canebière links this area to the city centre; further west, the narrow streets of Le Panier climb towards its squares and historic buildings. The neighbourhood suits those who want to explore the centre on foot, visit museums and make the most of the ferry connections.

Vieux-Port metro station is 150 m away and serves Saint-Charles train station, 1.0 km away, among other destinations. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, dedicated to Mediterranean cultures, is 950 m away, near Fort Saint-Jean and its ramparts. The streets of Le Panier lead to La Vieille Charité, whose centre houses museums. To reach the coast, Catalans Beach is 1.5 km away; Marseille-Provence Airport is 18 km away. The harbour ferry terminals also offer trips to the islands and the calanques.

Spring and autumn are well suited to walks along the quays and visits to museums, with temperatures often pleasant for exploring the city on foot. In summer, allow time for beaches and boat trips, while bearing in mind the heat and crowds. You could start the day at the fish market, continue through Le Panier and finish by the harbour at sunset. To discover the calanques, a boat trip or a hike is a good way to round off your visit to the city.