Aparthotel Le Couvent, Marseille

A beautiful converted 17th Century Convent in the best area to stay in Marseille. The owner couldn’t have been more helpful, the location was perfect and we couldn’t believe how lucky we had been to book this accommodation. The apartments were absolutely stunning.

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We loved the location. An easy walk to the Old Port, but away from the traffic and all of the visitors. We had adjoining rooms with a comfortable sitting area and kitchen so we could spend time together when back at the hotel.

A little bit of noise in the morning on week days due to the school next door but it was happy noise from children playing..

Stylishly furnished and decorated and furnished. Well equipped and in a great position.

A beautiful building - historical yet modernised to an exceptionally high standard.

Great location. Very walkable immediate area. Stayed with a toddler who loves steps. There are a lot of steps! We used this as a home base for exploring the city, going to lots of beaches and making family meals.

Marseilles goes through a lot of phases throughout the day. Some of the artwork in the building might scandalize people who aren't ready for it.

All was good - personal, location, room cleaning... 5 min walk to the seafront, but place is quiet. The room has air conditioning.

Toilet without a door and even a curtain - it's modern but strange design.

The place was very spacious and the location was in the center of Marseille.

Lack of elevators

Perfect location which is few minutes walk away from the port. The place is stunning, chic and well decorated. Lots of space. Bed is also big and comfy. Magnificent view from shower. Landlord is very nice and helpful in person (even carried luggage for us!)

Would be nice if cooking oil can be provided to fully utilise the kitchen. But overall a very enjoyable experience.

Rather large modernized apartment in an old building in good location of Le Panier. Comfy beds, nice to have enough coffee for three night stay and a toaster, otherwise basic equipment in the kitchen but we did not come to cook there so it was fine. WiFi ok, AC ok.

We enjoyed our stay at Le Couvent in Marseille. It was conveniently located in Le Panier with easy access to Vieux Port, metro, and other parts of the city. The property is beautiful with comfortable beds and a large shower. There was a small kitchen for those who want to prepare meals. Be prepared to walk up some steps though as there is no elevator. I would stay here again.

The wifi was spotty and could be more consistent.

great facility - open and spacious. the kitchen had everything we needed. Huge shower- lots of hot water (perfect after hiking). Great location- perfect for exploring the port and old city. quiet area!

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Wifi is weak.......

very clean, spacious, had everything we needed, in a good location

Perfect home away from home, everything you might need for a comfortable stay with room to relax unlike a typical hotel room plus in a great location near the port but with the ambiance of Le Panier. Incredibly helpful and welcoming host.

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The apartment is in a very central yet quiet location. The host is very pleasant, and the apartment is clean and comfortable.

I would have liked an option for an earlier check-in and a later check-out.

Lovely and very amenable host. Location is excellent. Room is in a converted convent. Spacious and quiet. Excellent for couples.

TV didn't work but didn't really matter.

Location was excellent.

We were without hot water for showering for first day. We were left standing outside the property with another client for 20 minutes before someone came to the door to let us in.

The property is beautiful, quirky and spotlessly clean. I loved it. The location was fantastic. Everything there on your doorstep.

I found it a bit pricey. I spent 3 nights in October and it cost around £450 UK sterling or 500 euros for those 3 nights. I could have gotten a nearby hotel room a good bit cheaper. But I can't fault the apartment. It was fantastic.

Le Couvent is on the edge of the Panier district and a few minutes walk from the northern quay and bustle of the Vielle Port. Panier is the oldest part of town and is now very boho chic; artisan shops, super epic graffiti (in a city of already epic graffiti) and numerous small restaurants running disproportionate areas of outdoor tables. Yet our room was blissfully quiet. Breakfast in your room is very easy, with an excellent boulangerie and adjacent patisserie just down the Rue Caisserie. Other breakfast options are also available locally. On arrival, the proprietor provides a list of good local places to eat and advice on finding a decent enough supermarket for the other breakfast basics 6 minutes walk away. A taxi from (mainline train and bus station) Gare Ste Charles will get you there in 5 minutes. Having got to know the city, we got back to GSC at the end of our stay via public transport; the bus on Rue Caisserie and the metro system will get you there for under 2 Euros each.

No much. The rooms are cavernous, tastfully and very comfortably furnished and quiet. (See above.) Our particular room had a broken click-clack waste in the wash basin and a hair dryer that didn't work. But neither were dealbreakers for us. The building itself is accessed up a steep side street. Once inside, there is no lift. If hauling your case, (or yourself,) up over 50 steps to the top floor, (around 30 to the 1st floor) is not your idea of a holiday; book somewhere else. We could live with this and were rewarded with a lovely stay. Our room overlooked a kindergarten playground. Conceivably that might get a bit noisy at times. But it was half term when we were in town. We never saw a single child.

fabulous location, spacious, clean, helpful staff/management, quiet but central.

only a view of a dark alley out of only one window. We had mosquitoes at night, a net around the bed or a screen on the window would help.

Central. Quiet at night. Clean, comfortable, classy. Lovely conversion.

V steep steps down to bathroom. Possibly a little tricky for elderly/ infirm!

Good location, spacious, large bed

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Nice large apartments with amazing location to the port and museums. staff was great and provided recommendations for restaurants and nearby activities. wi-Fi is great.

Was a bit of a wait to get into the building. Check in instructions say to message when you’re there or to call but make sure to ring the doorbell for us someone was inside. We arrived around 1pm and they let us have the room early.

Excellent location. Very spacious room (suite 2), well appointed kitchenette, super comfy bed. Many food/where to go recommendations at check-in.

The opening of shower sliding door is very (very) narrow. The room doesn't have a lot of natural light. Some cleaning details could be improved.

really good location, very clean and well equipped

The place is amazingly well located - all building well renovated - the small apartment are spacious enough - well equipped. Very quiet even in the middle of the city. In addition great bed. Charming place The Lady owner is very helpful

The place is difficult to access especially with suitcase

We didn't know of any breakfast, but we liked making coffee and having a small refrigerator for milk yogurt..

The stairs were a bit daunting, but we made it up them!!!

Atypical hotel in a former covent. Beautiful design, great neighbourhood

Difficult access to the place, no lift.

In the historic centre you will find magnificent, ancient buildings, atmosphere, traditional people and trades.

But also in the historic quarter you will find steps, stairs, steep cobbled streets. We knew this and it cannot be changed.

Excellent location, very comfortable facilities- had everything we needed. Being a former convent the building had a lot of character. Would definitely stay here if in Marseille again.

One plate in the kitchen had been put away without being cleaned before our stay- this was pretty minor though. Also would be good to warn guests before their arrival about the performance space down stairs- we got told off for talking while coming down the stairs when we didn’t know a performance or rehearsal was taking place. Again, a fairly minor thing.

the position, the kindness of the owners

the rooms are not all furnished like in the pictures

The apartment was situated close to the Old Port and in the old district of Marseilles so was ideal and it felt quite safe. The staff communicated well with me about locating the apartment and were helpful with information on where to go to eat. I could have phoned them at any point during my visit if I needed anything. The apartment was very spacious and well equipped. The bed was comfy and the shower was walk-in and spacious. The linen was clean and plentiful. The apartment was no. 10 and had adequate ventilation as it was very hot outside.

The apartment was on the top floor so quite a few stairs to get the bags up and down. The air-conditioning could be improved to be more effective. There were dirty cups and glasses in the cupboard. No sponge for washing up so had to buy one. The ceiling light in the kitchen/lounge didn't work so had to use my phone light to get in. This apartment had no doors and the shower was in the bedroom so more suitable for a couple.

Accommodation was very clean and comfortable.

It was a little hard to find at first but after we found its location we were very happy with the near distance to the port.

Stunning property, very artistic, great location. Lots of restaurants within close proximity - we ate at Barrio 28 (a stones throw from the property) would recommend.

Stairs to the accommodation (didn't bother us but may others) No air-conditioning just fans so can get very hot.

The location was excellent

Lack of air conditioning

Good location, bigger room than we booked.

A few ants, nothing bad, but my wife was distraught about them.

great location super close to the old port, spacious and very lovely flat, very nice decoration and very clean.

the only downside is that there was no AC in our room, only a fan but it wasn’t enough to be honest, especially nowadays with all the heatwaves we’re experiencing.

The ‘feel’ of Le Couvent is fabulous. it’s a credit to the owners. Beautifully restored. Elegant and yet welcoming. Fantastic location in La Panier and one of the areas most significant buildings. The shower is fabulous.

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The facilities, charm and location were exceptional. Well equipped, extremely clean and all amenities.

We were in a heat wave and despite having many fans it was very warm at night and a bit difficult to sleep with the heat and humidity.

Wonderful, spacious, stylish room with kitchen and lots of books! It is hard to describe how much more inviting and comfortable the room is than a normal hotel room. You're staying someplace with charm and character. It's also in a perfect location to explore all that the Vieux Port and Le Panier have to offer. The proprietors also provide a curated list of dining options to help choose where to eat.

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Perfect location for a 3 night trip before cruising. A little difficult to find but when we did it didn't disappoint. Very well renovated and in a quiet side street

No air- con, but did have a pretty effective ceiling fan and it was over 33!

clean and private and staff so courteous and helpful

Unique property as a wonderfully preserved and modernised former monastic building in a perfect location for the old docks area and the big sights. The space and calm allied to beautifully appointed and luxurious accommodation is impressive. Enjoyed our aperitifs just around the corner in the square overlooking the harbour and Notre Dame de la Garde. One not to miss.

Amazing location, a fantastic place to stay. Quiet and well designed. The kitchen is well stocked and the bed is comfortable. The size of the room is expansive for the price, much better than any hotel you'll find. The staff is caring and flexible, my second time here and can't wait to come back.

Just the wifi could have been a bit better for work.

Excellent location, walking distance to attractions and public transport. Room was very comfortable with all amenities we needed for a 5 night stay.

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lovely building , nice comfortable bed , lovely shower , well equipped kitchen , close to shops , bars & restaurants

odour coming from bathroom , may need better air filtering or pipes checked

The location is excellent - loved the Le Panier district.

Finding the place and humping suitcases up rough stairs after a long flight was a pain.

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A little oasis of calm in a bustling city. Easy walk to city centre.

I loved the location both from the train station and its location within the city. The view was wonderful, even thought the room was small the view made up for it! I spent time sipping wine and looking out the window to the square was a magical experience if you can make it up the small windy stairs. This place is not for someone looking for a lush environment, but it had its own special charm.