Ruby Lilou Hotel Marseille by IHG

All the rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls. They also include a desk, a safe, parquet flooring and heating. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hairdryer.

The rooms measure between 14 and 22 m² and accommodate one or two people, depending on their layout. Some are designed for one person, while others can accommodate two guests. Beds are large double beds or extra-large double beds; one room lets you choose between the two sizes. Some rooms are on higher floors, which are accessible by lift. Safes and flat-screen TVs complete the room facilities.

The 24-hour reception and luggage storage let you leave your belongings at the hotel. Express check-in and check-out are also available. For refreshments, there is a bar and snack bar, with wine and champagne also on offer. A sun terrace adds to the shared spaces, while vending machines provide snacks and drinks.

The rooftop outdoor swimming pool is another place to relax, with sun loungers. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Public parking is nearby and costs €17.90 per day; a charging station for electric vehicles is available in the listed parking facilities. The lift serves the upper floors, and the accommodation is wheelchair accessible. Daily housekeeping, air conditioning, heating and soundproofing complete the hotel's facilities.

La Joliette is in Marseille's port district, between the commercial basins, the old neighbourhood of Le Panier and the major cultural venues on the waterfront. The area combines quays, repurposed buildings and streets from which you can walk to museums and old squares. This district suits visitors who want to explore Marseille's heritage while keeping convenient access to transport.

Joliette metro station is 140 m away, while Marseille-Saint-Charles railway station is 1.1 km away. La Vieille Charité, a former 17th-century hospice that is now a cultural and museum centre, is 300 m away. The MuCEM explores the civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean in an architectural complex facing the sea; Fort Saint-Jean stands opposite it near the entrance to the Old Port. The quays also lead to the ferry terminals, where you can arrange a trip to the Frioul Islands or Château d'If.

For a first visit, you can spend the morning in Le Panier and its narrow streets, then head to the MuCEM and Fort Saint-Jean to explore the exhibitions and waterfront promenades. The Old Port offers another route, past the quay-front façades, boats and lively squares. Marseille can be visited all year round; spring and autumn temperatures are often well suited to walks around the city, while in summer it is worth planning outdoor visits for the morning and setting aside time for the coast.