Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome

The rooms at Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome include several double-room categories, a twin room, family options and a suite. The double and twin rooms measure between 23 and 26 m²; the family suite has 40 m², while the accommodation comprising two adjoining double rooms measures 52 m². The superior and executive categories differ in their layouts and capacity. Some are designed for two people, while several family options can accommodate up to four guests, depending on the category.

Air conditioning, a private bathroom and city views are among the features shared by several rooms. Soundproofing and a flat-screen TV are also available in various categories. The Executive Double Room includes a coffee machine and a minibar; several family rooms combine a double bed with a sofa bed. The family suite has a distinct layout, while the accommodation comprising two adjoining rooms includes two large double beds. Beds and facilities vary according to the category you choose.

Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome offers a 24-hour reception, room service and express check-in. You can dine at the restaurant, order breakfast to your room or choose from several options, including continental, full English or Irish, American, buffet, à la carte and takeaway. A café, bar and snack bar add to the dining options; children’s menus are also available.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Facilities also include a lift, air conditioning, family rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including wheelchair access, a low washbasin and toilets with grab rails. Shared spaces include a games room and a lounge with a TV. The hotel does not have a car park; paid public parking is available nearby, with electric vehicle charging points. You can travel to different parts of Marseille by metro from Périer station.

The Prado district lies in the south of Marseille, between the residential areas of the 8th arrondissement and the main avenues leading to the coast. Its urban landscape combines apartment buildings, offices, local shops and cultural venues. It is a convenient base for combining city appointments, visits to the centre and trips to the coast, without staying amid the bustle of the Old Port. Avenue du Prado is a major thoroughfare, and Périer metro station makes it easy to get around the city.

Place Castellane connects several avenues and is a lively landmark on the way to the centre. Further north, the Old Port brings together quays, boats and access to sea excursions; the Panier district and the museums along the waterfront extend the walk towards the city’s historic heritage. Parc Borély has wide paths for walking or taking a break before heading to the Prado beaches on the Mediterranean coast. Stade Vélodrome and Marseille Chanot Exhibition Centre also draw visitors attending a match, trade fair or event. The metro and bus network serve the main districts; Saint-Charles station provides rail connections to other cities.

Marseille can be visited year-round, with hot summer days and an often pleasant late season for walks by the sea. The mistral can blow strongly, particularly along the coast, so museums, historic districts or sheltered spots are better choices when it does. For a varied day out, head to the Old Port and the central streets in the morning, then spend the afternoon at Parc Borély or the beaches. In summer, plan coastal outings for the cooler parts of the day and leave time to explore the coastal scenery.