InterContinental Hotel Dieu, Marseille
Expert reviews
“Housed in Marseille’s majestic 18th-century Hôtel Dieu, a beloved landmark built according to plans by Jacques Hardouin-Mansart, architect to Louis XIV, this place has been transformed into a gleaming palace. The hotel interiors are luminous and comfortable, accented with large amphorae, artworks, and photographs of the city by local artists.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Marseille.
“The luxurious Hôtel-Dieu is perched just behind Marseille’s Hôtel de Ville, overlooking the Vieux Port from Le Panier. This five-star hotel occupies what was once an 18th-century hospital—and history oozes from every pore. It’s now managed by the InterContinental Group with aplomb.”
“Centuries of history get a creative modern makeover in one of Marseille’s most beautiful landmarks, a palatial 18th-century hospital exquisitely restored to five-star hotel standards. If the budget won’t stretch to a stay, check out the bar-brasserie; it’s one of the best in town.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Great breakfast
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
- Private parking
All you need to know
Every InterContinental hotel is impressive, but the InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu stands out because it is housed in a magnificent 17th-century hospital. The Hotel Dieu is situated overlooking the Vieux Port, directly next to Marseille’s oldest quarter, the Panier. The Colbert Hôtel de Région metro station is an 8-minute walk away, while the Old Port of Marseille is a 16-minute walk away. The hotel’s location just above the Old Port is both convenient and charming.
The hotel is set in a registered historical landmark from the 18th century, with a stunning patio where you can relax after a full day seeing the Vieux Port. The hotel’s architecture is preserved, and its furnishings with a contemporary classic design tastefully usher it into the modern luxury-hotel period.
The vast rooms and suites, scrupulously well-equipped, and decorated with exceptional contemporary panache make it one of its kind. The rooms and suites have breathtaking views of Phocaea with a subtle mix of old and new interior designs.
Alcyone, a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, is like a comfortable cocoon, with warm and intimate colors. The design of the restaurant reflects the sophistication of its Mediterranean food. Lionel Levy’s cuisine is for people who enjoy contemporary, adventurous eating and draws inspiration from all things Provencal. The brasserie is both trendy and chic and extends to a stunning outdoor terrace. The Capian bar of Hotel Deu is one of Marseille’s most popular among cocktail enthusiasts. The five-star hotel offers a period of pure rejuvenating relaxation in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Mediterranean basin’s warmth and sensuality.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
16 August 2024
Nice and historical
The location is nice - no crowds, very close to the Old Port, to Mucem, to Sainte-Marie-Majeure. The facilities/building are beautiful and historical. Attentive staff. Exceptional approach - I checked-in at the arrival at noon and was offered my room straight away ❤️ which is a real pleasure for a tired traveler - and the whole +1 to the ranking. I also appreciated a thoughtful touch with Byredo cosmetics in the bathroom amenities - it creates a nice anchor in memories attached to Marseille.
Overall, the hotel design is a bit outdated, wear and tear, as well. Would be great if IC owners make a renovation, as a big potential is still there. A bit negligent state of the room: some marks on the curtains, the draining system of the bathroom is far from being perfect and created troubles in the last day of stay. No desk lamp surprisingly, not comfortable to work, had to move a lamp from a bed table to work space by myself.
7 August 2024
Fabulous
Overall it’s very good, and also very good breakfast and terrace.
Superior room was on the ground floor and with inner garden view.
7 August 2024
Slow service
Loved the rooms and, the location was excellent.
The dinner service, we waited 1.5 hours for our food. We were comped a salad, thank you, but then had the same slow service at the bar the next day.
4 August 2024
Wonderful stay in the centre of Marseille
Location
3 August 2024
Exceptional
Very well maintained property. Excellent location and great cocktails
28 July 2024
Exceptional
2nd time vistor. Great place to land after a long flight. Beautiful patio, comfy rooms, good food. Gorgeous views.
23 July 2024
Decent enough
We enjoyed a decent enough stay in this hotel which is well positioned close to the old port of Marseille, it has plenty of staff in all departments to deal with demand and thoughtful security when necessary. The room was well appointed and comfortable although « room with a harbour view » was a very generous description.
The restaurant is good but has been spoiled by a singular lack of dress code in the evening which invites mainly younger generations to dress down; we were less than impressed especially as there are many quality restaurants in the area where dressing for dinner is appreciated. This is not an hotel in which to say unless you are prepared to accept children at every dining opportunity, many of whom were uncontrolled and used the area as their own personal playground.
22 July 2024
Absolutely wonderful!
This property was amazing in every way.
19 July 2024
Incredibly beautiful hotel! Spacious rooms, outstanding staff, incredible breakfast and terrace area
This hotel is has spacious rooms, beautiful old architecture with a modern feel. Stunning! The breakfast was the finest I have had in Europe. The staff was outstanding.
that there isn't an outdoor pool, need more casual dining food at the terrace
12 July 2024
Fabulous
room is clean and location is great!
7 July 2024
Fabulous
The place was beautiful.
Breakfast was disappointing.
3 July 2024
Fantastic location, 3 star service
Location, building
Paid EUR 49 for the garage and the car is still parked under the sun and totally heated up when you want to depart and no response from management despite promise to follow up. Embarrassing for a 5 star.
29 June 2024
Ideal place to stay in Marseille
Beautiful building, very friendly & professional staff particularly mrs M. Allouch( responsable clientèle) . Perfect location ,spacious room ,comfortable bed . Dog friendly, beautiful view from he terrace , We had a perfect time at the hotel we will be back many thanks
25 June 2024
Enjoyed Marseille
The location was great, the room and bathroom was really nice, the breakfast buffet was amazing!
Had a problem checking-in using my card. It was refused and I had to use another card. Upon checking with the bank, they said that the card was good and nothing was wrong with it. It's their system that had the problem with it. I've been using the card with no problems at all since.
19 June 2024
Elegance and chill combined to make an incredible experience.
Wonderful location and amazing people!
Nothing.
18 June 2024
Very good
For the price of room. Should have included breakfast. $$
View was looking into someone else’s home
16 June 2024
Exceptional
So beautiful building
8 June 2024
all in all , good experience, but we might look for another 5 star Next tine aroud
The front desk staff was great and amicable. the room was very good sized, and the Bed was amazing, the cleanness was perfect and so was the service rendered by the House cleaning, the Restaurant and Snack bar were wonderful
the pool and spa are not the approachable physically nor friendliness wise, having to go through a reservation process to go to the Pool was too complicated and so we didn't go, getting there physically was a labyrinth on its own, the Breakfast buffet was OK, but the service wasn't as expected or desired we specifically reserved and were assured we were going to get a king size bed mattress, those didn't wait for us, so we had to change rooms after unpacking and a few hours later
3 June 2024
Exceptional
Everything, rooms were immaculate and well maintained. Bar and restaurant food and drink was exceptional. Staff could not have done more for us and were extremely polite and helpful. The view is one of the best I have seen from the terrace bar .
Nothing at all . Couldn't fault anything
1 June 2024
Brilliant the hotel has everything including great food facilities and service
Excellent standard of services, in every area of the hotel
Not applicable
25 May 2024
Nice location but would look for alternative next time.
Location was good. Cocktails were decent.
Breakfast often cold and empty dishes were not readily replenished. Ordered a dinner and our meals came 40 mins apart on our first evening. Tables were often dirty when we sat down. We didn’t eat in the hotel again. All bacon and sausages dishes at breakfast had bread at the bottom of the trays which isn’t good for celiacs. There was no clear markings as to what had gluten. Our bed was twin shoved together but not properly attached which meant it was basically sleeping apart.
11 May 2024
I look forward to going back some day
Great location and beautiful setting. The staff was great.
Nothing
24 April 2024
Very good
Vert poor room service after 23.30. For a 5 star hotel it’s incredible almost nothing to eat and when we order the plates came dirty!
9 April 2024
Beautiful location, comfortable beds, and amazing breakfast buffet
Great location with beautiful views of the city. The breakfast buffet was amazing!
The dinner was quite expensive for what you get. While it was good it wasn’t outstanding but the price was quite high
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box (additional charge)
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Hot spring bath (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
19 August 2024
Pleasant enough, great breakfast, amazing views
Amazing views
Bad pillows. Big electricity shortage we couldn't eat at the restaurant. No commercial gesture