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La Residence du Vieux Port, Marseille

18 Quai Du Port, 13002 Marseille, France. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“Externally as attractive as a multistorey car park, this portside hotel scores big on interior design and views. Its rooms are self-consciously retro – think bold primary colours, art in the styles of Miró and Mondrian, ’50s-style furniture and Anglepoise lamps – and most come with port-view balconies.”

Fodors review:

“The flat glass-and-concrete facade of this postwar structure grants all the port-facing rooms here broad views of the Vieux Port all the way to Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. The Modernist rooms are nicely done up in Mondrian-esque primary colors with 1950s-style artwork and handsome black bathrooms.”

Telegraph review:

“Step straight from the crowds and bustle of central Marseille into a warm, colourful sanctuary with fabulous views of the harbour and top transport connections. This four-star, family-owned hotel belies its stark exterior to offer a boutique, welcoming, slightly quirky experience.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of La Residence du Vieux Port, Marseille. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Marseille

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What guests liked

All you need to know

The Hotel La Residence du Vieux Port grants guests an unobstructed, breathtaking view of the beautiful ancient port of Marseille from its rooms. The hotel itself exudes a homely aura. Its modern concrete structure with vibrant local hues is a thoughtful tribute to Le Corbusier.

You’ll find subtle nods to French cultural heritage sprinkled throughout, including art pieces dedicated to the Provençal masters and a hint of Art Deco. The Vieux-Port Hôtel de Ville metro station is just a short two-minute walk away, and the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde is 2.3 kilometers distant.

La Residence, a charming boutique hotel, is a perfect destination for a weekend retreat.

La Residence effortlessly combines timeless features such as private balconies and abundant Mediterranean sunlight with modernist furnishings and minimalist contemporary design. Most rooms boast balconies with views of either the city or water.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars are standard inclusions in modern rooms.

The upgraded rooms and apartments flaunt bright decor reminiscent of the 1950s, giving them an individual yet fashionable flair. Suites come with separate living areas.

A cheerful bistro-style restaurant with a terrace is available. The hotel also includes two meeting rooms and two colorful lounge spaces.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Katie

19 June 2025

A central but relaxing stay

Really comfortable bed, great location, great view, smooth check in and reduced fee parking.

Nothing

4.5
Carolina

19 June 2025

Nice view from the balcony- well situated-

Loved the location and the view from the balcony

We asked for a wine bottle opener and the attitude to lend us one was a bit comical. The staff person said if we did not bring it back, they would charge us 15 euros (an inexpensive wine bottle opener that cost maybe 5 euros and which shoudl probably be made available to all guests at a 4 star hotel!)

4.0
David

18 June 2025

A really good place from which to explore Marseille

Lovely location right on the port

The carpets

4.0
Nadine

17 June 2025

Good location

Great location Good breakfast Nice view

4.5
Malcolm

14 June 2025

Great location.Nice hotel Very good staffing.

Great location by the port and near restaurants and transport hubs.

Nothing

4.0
Lori

12 June 2025

Very good

Location

4.0
Marlia

11 June 2025

Very good

The hotel is beautiful and centrally located. They were helpful with the taxi.

I'd like you to recommend a space in the hotel where you can rest if they can't give you a room if you arrive early.

4.5
Andrew

11 June 2025

Fantastic view in one of the best spots in Marseille

An unbelievably good view from the balcony. The room was spacious with a large bathroom and enough room to easy move around both sides of the bed. The breakfast was a good spread with continental and american buffet. The staff were very helpful and friendly and we really enjoyed all of our stay.

The exercise room was a little small. As others have noted, some aspects of the rooms are a little dated, but personally I liked the style.

4.5
Andrea

7 June 2025

Lovely hotel, fabulous location, wonderful view and exceptionally helpful staff.

Very helpful staff, lovely room and faculties with a fantastic view.

It was occasionally noist but nothing the hotel clan do about that! Just police/ambulence sirens and occasionally noisy motorbikes roaring past.

5.0
Tracie

5 June 2025

Wonderful place to stay.

Great central location with wonderful view of the Old Port. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

Nothing

4.0
Mathieu

2 June 2025

Great hotel in great location

view, room, central location, easy access, common spaces, etc.

4.5
Pauline

31 May 2025

Fantastic view!

Great location and fantastic view from balcony. Reasonably 'quiet' location as the busier bars are on the other side of the port later at night. It was clean and comfortable. Mattress had some sort of foam topping which made the bed too hot. Please stick to proper mattresses and natural fabrics. The room and bathroom were clean and spacious. Aircon worked fine. I didn't hear any noise from guests next door. Good breakfast. I would stay again for an overnight stay.

Mattress.

5.0
Cynthia

30 May 2025

Exceptional

Location, reccomend restaurant for dinner - Ciel, view from room

4.0
Karen

27 May 2025

Very good

Location- great staff

Nothing

4.0
Mackenzie

24 May 2025

a great location, that served its purpose for 4 night stay

Excellent location to visit everything in the city. Overlooks the port, very scenic. Staff were welcoming. Room was a good size with balcony, but dated in the bathroom, and a carpeted floor , not great in hotels.

The decor in the corridors is somewhat dated, part of the charm perhaps ? but not a great first impression on arrival. Overall , feel the hotel presentation in dining room is very good, but not so good in other public areas.

4.0
Angella

19 May 2025

Perfect for my brief stay!

Excellent location.

5.0
Muir

18 May 2025

Lovely hotel

The amazing views from the balcony and interior of lounge and reception.

Bit stingy with tea and water in the room. 2 teabags for the day. Only water on arrival day.

5.0
Alexandra

13 May 2025

Exceptional

Excellent location, superb view, lovely friendly staff, kettle & fridge in room, comfortable bed, excellent restaurants nearby

5.0
David

12 May 2025

Fabulous.

Location and superb view from 7th floor toward the old harbour.

4.0
Dermot

9 May 2025

Superb location

The location and views are superb

Nothing.

5.0
Karen

26 April 2025

Fabulous stay in Marseille.

Brilliant location. Fantastic views. Staff friendly and polite. Room was clean and pleasant

4.0
Joe

19 April 2025

Very good

Excellent

4.5
Theresa

18 April 2025

Great location, beautiful views. Big rooms for Europe.

Location was beautiful!

Noise outside

4.0
Roslyn

17 April 2025

Very good

A very nice place with excellent staff, a great location and a lovely60’s vibe

4.0
Harp

13 April 2025

Stay for the Location

Great Location and staff. Older property and a bit worn .

4.0
Mas

8 April 2025

Very good

The location was wonderful for our short stay. Lots of restaurants nearby, the Hop On, Hop Off bus, the ferry and many attractions were easy to access.

5.0
Jennifer

3 April 2025

Wonderful location and service

Wonderful friendly service, large room with a beautiful view.

5.0
Joanne

31 March 2025

Staff very friendly

location brilliant

nothing

4.5
Hilda

29 March 2025

Marseille, a city that just kept giving. An excellent choice for a short holiday

Perfect location- close to Historic Le Panier, the amazing docks, a good selection of bars (cravalle), cafes and shopping. The views from the room overlooking the docks, sitting in the sun…

4.5
Jarir

27 March 2025

Fabulous

- The location - Very friendly and helpful staff - Has a very nice style

The bathroom didn't have any towel racks.

5.0
Tobias

21 March 2025

Our stay was exceptional and we will definitely be back

The staff was incredibly friendly and the location was perfect.

4.0
Jane

19 March 2025

Excellent

View from all windows

Price

4.5
Rob

13 March 2025

Great location with nice view of the harbor.

Right on the port, close to museums and churches and restaurants.

5.0
Simon

13 March 2025

Very friendly and helpful staff. Great town

Amazing location

N a

4.0
Harvey

6 March 2025

Nice place to stay and good view!

Location and balcony overlooking the old port!

5.0
Leo

20 February 2025

Very nice place in Marseille's old port.

The personnel was very attentive and the room was spacious. Comfortable bed and the location was perfect. The view from the room was great. The hotel has an agreement with parking nearby and offers a discounted price of 14 euros per day.

5.0
Emre

15 February 2025

Cosy, chill place near Vieux Port

Exceptionally clean, hospitable staff

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4.5
Martin

30 January 2025

Comfortable hotel in fantastic location

Fantastic location, small but comfortable room with balcony overlooking the waterfront, great staff

Water in sink and in shower very slow to drain

4.5
Frances

21 January 2025

Fabulous

Great location and staff

4.5
Antonio

18 January 2025

Marseille is a very interesting city , full of history and nice weather .

The situation , very neat any transportation and shopping centre.

Nothing

4.0
Alice

14 January 2025

The best hotel to enjoy the best view in Marseille.

The view over the Vieux Port of Marseille and Notre Dame de la Garde is impressive from the room, which was very comfortable. The next best thing is the location, walkable from the train station, bus stops right in front, metro just around the corner. Very friendly reception desk.

5.0
Michael

11 January 2025

Best place to stay in the old port of Marseille

The hotel was in the best location for city and port sightseeing, the room was well above our expectations, it was well equipped and very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had re transport, places to eat and sights to see.

4.5
Yevheniia

28 December 2024

Fabulous

Very cozy small hotel in the best location with a wonderful view of the bay.

4.5
Alice

25 December 2024

Great experience

Location, view

5.0
Franco

25 December 2024

Simply perfect!

A true 4 star hotel. Well equipped rooms with a nice design, lighting, sound proof, temperature and amazing view!

4.5
Carolee

22 December 2024

A Charming Top-notch Hotel

A great bargain. Over-looking the Viex Port with a nice balcony. Decor was lovely. Good bed. Very clean. Quiet. Everything we needed in the room and bathroom. Nice staff. Would love to stay here again.

Nothing.

5.0
Michael

16 December 2024

Exceptional

Great location.

Nothing

4.5
Garik

14 November 2024

Fabulous

View and location, very pleasant breakfasts

The loud singing of a man on the embankment kept me awake until one o'clock in the morning

4.0
Daron

30 October 2024

Very good

Hotel is positioned around the port. It can be a rough area, especially on weekends, but that is just Marseille. Location is very central to everything and has good access to parking.

rugs in corridors need changing, cleaning staff need to clean under the beds, it was filthy.

4.5
Raymond

29 October 2024

Fabulous

Beautiful view of harbor.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Street parking
  • - Accessible parking

Miscellaneous

  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
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