Alex Hotel & Spa, Marseille
Expert reviews
“This reasonably priced boutique hotel, across from St-Charles train station, is set in a beautiful historic building. Done up in rich neutral tones, the rooms have fluffy pillows, flat-screen TVs, and iPhone docking stations.”
“This dashing boutique hotel is a blissful bolthole in the inner city. A tiny team of staff offers five-star pampering at three-star prices and the new bar and spa now make this more than just a classy place to sleep in. The Alex claims 35 per cent of clients are repeat visitors, so it must be doing something right.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Spa
- Great breakfast
All you need to know
Throughout the year, the Alex Hotel invites guests to experience its distinctive property nestled in the heart of Marseille. Designed for your utmost comfort, a selection of 3-star amenities and wellness facilities are at your disposal. A warm reception awaits you at their establishment, making it an ideal choice for family vacations, romantic getaways, business trips or solo adventures along the French Riviera.
The exterior of the Alex Hotel doesn’t hint at its vibrant interior. Each floor is distinctly characterized by a color theme: blue, green, or orange. Every room stands out with its unique design elements and features.
Boredom is not an option here: key attractions such as the Old Port, La Canebière, Gare Saint-Charles, and the Quartier du Panier are conveniently situated near this hotel. You will be captivated by the bustling neighborhood, yet once inside the hotel, you’ll be won over by its tranquility and modern, design-savvy décor.
The hotel boasts 33 rooms and 12 lofts. In each room, you will find a television, an electric kettle, and air conditioning. The en-suite bathroom comes equipped with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Rooms offer enchanting city views. Additional amenities include an iPod dock and a writing desk.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
4 July 2024
Fabulous
Staff helpful Room large and comfortable
Nothing
30 June 2024
Good hotel in excellent location
Excellent location
The rooms could be more modern / stylish
31 May 2024
Very good
I stayed for one night, and after a few days I came for additional three nights. The first room I got, in the building of the reception, was mediocre. The second room, which was located in a newer building, was great. The team is very nice and efficient, and breakfast is fine even if not too rich.
The bed was too soft to my taste
23 May 2024
Very good
we didn't have breakfast, but there were a lot of small shops around where we could have breakfast. Carrefour is also nearby. The advantage is that the station is close by and there is a bus to the airport from there. We could leave our luggage at the reception
nothing
21 May 2024
Lovely few days in sunny Marseille
We didn’t take breakfast
Room was on the small side for a suite but clever use of picketed doors to section off the two rooms Hotel is 5 minutes from the station and roughly a 30 minute walk to the centre/port.
20 April 2024
nice spot near the train station
very convenient to the train station. we got the top floor and it had a great city view. comfortable and nice hotel and staff were excellent and so helpful. there is a nice courtyard for breakfast.
room got hot with sun shining in
9 April 2024
Amazing staff
The staff is super hospitable. Helping in every thing. One of the best hotel staff ever.
Ac seems to be not working properly.
7 April 2024
Definitely going back
Very clean, wonderful breakfast, helpful staff, lovely bathrobes
3 April 2024
Fabulous
The location. Friendly and professional staff
3 April 2024
Lovely if you pay extra for a suite, disliked the club/basic rooms.
I liked the suite of rooms but not the price
The size of the club rooms.
2 April 2024
Very good
Slow to refill croissants - left without one
18 March 2024
It was a very good stay
Staff, location and room confort
Maybe updating some of the room facilities
15 March 2024
Great place to stay
Great location, beautiful design, nice place!
3 December 2023
Very good
I enjoyed the stay, the staff friendly and helpful
25 October 2023
Great location, great clean and comfortable room
If you need to be close to the train station, this hotel is unbeatable. The area isn't the nicest but the hotel was very proper and I felt at ease staying there.
8 October 2023
Mini break in Marseille with a friend, staying at a boutique hotel with good facilities and friendly staff
Convenient location near the main station and easy walk into town centre. Modern hotel, lovely decor, very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was excellent, lots of choice and all fresh and tasty. Comfy beds, good size bathroom and very clean.
Nothing
6 October 2023
Hotel is better than area behind it
Location, clean, very good staff
Some side streets filthy
4 October 2023
A great repreive from a booking error (our fault) elsewhere
The staff were exceptional. Very friendly and extremely helpful. Lovely courtyard and lounge spaces Comfortable bed Very close to the St Charles railway station without going into the less safe areas Good wifi 12pm checkout Luggage storage
Hairdryer didn't work otherwise could not fault the stay
26 September 2023
Very comfortable and welcoming.
I have nothing further to add.
The shower floor was very slippery.
25 September 2023
Great overall
Huge bathroom! Nice view of bustling Street below with the sounds of Marseille.
One of the three people I met at reception was quite rude. The others were lovely. Not really much in the small room called a gym.
24 September 2023
Pleasant
Clean, new room. Staff helped us to move to a twin room - eventually - see below.
We had to wait beyond 3.00pm for a room. We were assigned a double for my son and I so we requested a twin. This was done but we had to wait over 30 mins.
20 September 2023
Good
Stylish Breakfast amazing 2 metro stops from the Vieux Port, the tourist area
Bottom of shower moldy Confusing layout of building Sketchy neighborhood but no real sinister characters
18 September 2023
Nice hotel
Location
The area around train station
11 September 2023
Enjoyed Marseille but don't think we will return.
First, desk manager Max was exceptional. Helpful, informative, gracious. Second, breakfast very good.
The first room was on main road (having specifically requested a quiet room), had no refrigerator, no comfortable chairs and no drawers. When we complained, Max was extremely helpful in moving us to a much better room with fridge, chairs, drawers and a quiet location. He did this swiftly and graciously.
Hotel facilities
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Fitness
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
10 July 2024
generally good
the service is very good, its location is just next to the station,which is very convenient
the room is on the -1 floor, which makes it a little bit uncomfortable