La Residence du Vieux Port, Marseille
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“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Comfortable beds
- Great breakfast
- Terrace
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
30 July 2024
Excellent
I liked the room the location and the breakfast.
The fact that they didnt have large two beds in the room as stated on the webpage.
28 July 2024
Exceptional
Great hotel and location. Great staff. Would recommend.
25 July 2024
Best view, best comfort and best hospitality in town
The best view at Marseilla! Hotel and room was so colorful and comfortable
Actually there is nothing that we didn’t like
14 July 2024
Nice stay.
Location view and service
Nothing
13 July 2024
Perfect for a couple of days
Everything
It was great
8 July 2024
Fabulous
Location
Nothing
7 July 2024
Fabulous
Excellent location.
No
2 July 2024
Wonderful Marseille view
Excellent area to be in close to everything and such a beautiful scenic spot and views of the old Harbour and a nice holiday vibe from your window.
Only stayed 1 night :-( should have booked longer
2 July 2024
Loved the place. Would go again!
The balcony and views from the balcony were great. Close to many features of the city
1 July 2024
Excellent
Breakfast was delicious. Location was perfect with balcony overlooking Old Port. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
1 July 2024
Pleasant enough for a 3 night stay.
The location is excellent, right in the thick of many restaurants.
Reasonably close to Metro.
Staff were helpful if asked.
I thought the breakfast was pretty ordinary for a hotel of this price.
The rooms are overdue for renovation and more useful furniture.
29 June 2024
Charming hotel in wonderful position.
Wonderful views of the Vieux Port from bedroom and balcony. Comfortable bed. Attractive room.
27 June 2024
Excellent
Location. Views were sensational.
No gym but I know that’s asking too much.
23 June 2024
Very nice stay.
The location and level of service is great.
The decor is unappealing. Odd choice for a provencal hotel.
21 June 2024
Wonderful
Location room design
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18 June 2024
Great location. Lovely stay.
Great location! Spacious room- really enjoyed the decor and the later check out at 12 midday was really lovely. We didn't attend the breakfast but the bar out the front of the hotel was lovely. Friendly staff.
Unable to check in until gone 3pm - we had been travelling since early in the morning and unfortunately weren't able to check in early. However weighing this up with a later check out is understandable. The extractor fan in our bathroom wasn't working but we reported it to the staff on check out and they were proactive about getting it sorted.
14 June 2024
Very comfortable stay in the centre of Marseille
Great location.
Nothing
11 June 2024
Always great to stay here - and Eric on reception always welcoming, witty and helpful.
This was an emergency booking - but Eric on reception sorted us out with a great room, and gave us some tips on where to eat.
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9 June 2024
Perfect one night stay with all the vibe and views!
Amazing VIEW and LOCATION FOR ONE NIGHT STAY! Incredible Vibe and surrounds
8 June 2024
Short stay, perfect location for visiting Marseille.
Good size room, view over port but not too noisy. Fabulous location for visiting Marseille and strolling along coastline. Friendly staff, intimate feel to the hotel. Good breakfast. Highly recommended.
Nothing to suggest here.
6 June 2024
Lovely
The view was spectacular the location fantastic ..the staff were really helpful
Decor was a little tired
5 June 2024
Very comfortable stay
Location is very good, view from the window of the room is wonderful
None
4 June 2024
Exceptional
The staff were very friendly and helpful and breakfast was delicious
Nothing
3 June 2024
Will come back
Beautiful, calm, excellent service: very friendly
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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