Novotel Marseille Est Porte d'Aubagne

Novotel Marseille Est Porte d'Aubagne offers Classic Double Rooms with a sofa bed, as well as a Superior Triple Room. All are 25 m² and have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. The Classic rooms include a minibar and cable and satellite TV; their beds comprise one large double bed and a sofa bed.

The Superior Triple Room overlooks the garden and swimming pool. It also includes a coffee machine and minibar, as well as a bathrobe and slippers in the bathroom. A desk, hairdryer and wake-up service are also available in the rooms. Each has one large double bed and a sofa bed; the bathroom has a bath or shower and a separate toilet.

The restaurant and bar let you enjoy a meal, drink or snack without leaving the hotel. Breakfast can be served in your room, and the menu also includes children's meals and special-diet menus on request. Coffee is available on site, along with a kettle or coffee machine. The terrace and garden offer outdoor spaces to relax in fine weather.

For relaxation, you can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, parasols and pool towels. The grounds also include a tennis court, a pétanque area, a table tennis table and darts. The reception is open 24 hours a day; concierge service, luggage storage and room service are available. The hotel has a lift and accessible facilities, including toilets with grab rails. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi complete the services.

Saint-Menet is in eastern Marseille, in an urban area where residential neighbourhoods sit alongside green spaces and traces of Provence's past. This part of the city suits travellers who want to explore Marseille by car while staying away from the seafront and the bustle of the centre. The local hills and parks also offer quieter walks away from the main roads.

Château de la Reynarde and Château de la Buzine recall local history; the latter houses the Maison des cinématographies de la Méditerranée. Nearby parks, including Parc des Berges de l'Huveaune, are good for walking and enjoying a leafy setting. For an excursion into Mediterranean landscapes, Calanques National Park offers trails and coastal views. The Old Port, the city-centre museums and Palais Longchamp, with its gardens and museums, give you a glimpse of Marseille's heritage. La Penne-sur-Huveaune railway station is 400 m away; Marseille-Provence Airport is 27 km away.

Marseille can be visited all year round. In spring and autumn, temperatures are often pleasant for combining city walks with trips along the Calanques trails. In summer, the heat makes it worth planning visits for early morning and taking a break during the hottest hours; the beaches and coastal neighbourhoods are busier then. You can start the day with a walk through the historic districts, continue through the gardens of Palais Longchamp and end around the port. For trips into natural areas, suitable shoes and water are useful, especially in hot weather.