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
27 May 2025
Very good
Location- great staff
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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.
19 May 2025
Perfect for my brief stay!
Excellent location.
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.
13 May 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location, superb view, lovely friendly staff, kettle & fridge in room, comfortable bed, excellent restaurants nearby
12 May 2025
Fabulous.
Location and superb view from 7th floor toward the old harbour.
9 May 2025
Superb location
The location and views are superb
Nothing.
26 April 2025
Fabulous stay in Marseille.
Brilliant location. Fantastic views. Staff friendly and polite. Room was clean and pleasant
19 April 2025
Very good
Excellent
18 April 2025
Great location, beautiful views. Big rooms for Europe.
Location was beautiful!
Noise outside
17 April 2025
Very good
A very nice place with excellent staff, a great location and a lovely60’s vibe
13 April 2025
Stay for the Location
Great Location and staff. Older property and a bit worn .
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.
3 April 2025
Wonderful location and service
Wonderful friendly service, large room with a beautiful view.
31 March 2025
Staff very friendly
location brilliant
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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…
27 March 2025
Fabulous
- The location
- Very friendly and helpful staff
- Has a very nice style
The bathroom didn't have any towel racks.
21 March 2025
Our stay was exceptional and we will definitely be back
The staff was incredibly friendly and the location was perfect.
19 March 2025
Excellent
View from all windows
Price
13 March 2025
Great location with nice view of the harbor.
Right on the port, close to museums and churches and restaurants.
13 March 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great town
Amazing location
N a
6 March 2025
Nice place to stay and good view!
Location and balcony overlooking the old port!
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.
15 February 2025
Cosy, chill place near Vieux Port
Exceptionally clean, hospitable staff
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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
21 January 2025
Fabulous
Great location and staff
18 January 2025
Marseille is a very interesting city , full of history and nice weather .
The situation , very neat any transportation and shopping centre.
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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.
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.
28 December 2024
Fabulous
Very cozy small hotel in the best location with a wonderful view of the bay.
25 December 2024
Great experience
Location, view
25 December 2024
Simply perfect!
A true 4 star hotel. Well equipped rooms with a nice design, lighting, sound proof, temperature and amazing view!
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.
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16 December 2024
Exceptional
Great location.
Nothing
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
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.
29 October 2024
Fabulous
Beautiful view of harbor.
25 October 2024
Pleasant stay in a charming city.
Location on the harbor
Modestly furnished. Could use a few updates.
24 October 2024
what's not to love ?
location, view.
no particular dislikes
16 October 2024
Fabulous location and wonderful staff
The location is fabulous. Staff wonderful. Balcony of room was enjoyable.
Street noise and music at night kept me up.
16 October 2024
Loved our stay, so close to all the restaurants and to be able to wander around the marina
Such a great position
15 October 2024
Exceptional
When I asked if I could cancel my 2nd night Booking refused to help me out -- that's not the hotel's problem, that is a Booking problem.
15 October 2024
Marvellous!
Fabulous location, really comfy beds, wonderful views and loved the quirky design. Staff were also great!
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10 October 2024
Perfectly situated hotel for quick visit to the area
Nearby parking, central location, quick check-in, large clean room with hot shower, comfortable bed and view, friendly staff
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5 October 2024
Loved the location and the bedrooms. Enjoyed the stay.
The location was perfect. The rooms were perfect.
Nothing.
5 October 2024
Just a great place to stay.
Location and the view balcony.
30 September 2024
Great location and breathtaking view!
Location and the view
Daily room make up was a little late
We have a habit of taking an early afternoon rest, the late room make up interrupt our routine
19 September 2024
A 10 out of 10 location and view to the Old Port and the Basilica Bonne Mere
the view and location
no restaurant open for dinner
15 September 2024
An absolutely perfect place for our stay, very friendly and helpful staff, gorgeous hotel and a great location
Beautiful rooms with great facilities - perfect location and a wonderful view 😀
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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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