Le Ryad Boutique Hotel, Marseille
Expert reviews
“Morocco comes to Marseille at this stylish hotel, which takes its inspiration from the riads (traditional houses) of North Africa, all woven cushions, patterned rugs and colourful throws. There’s a lovely garden, the top-floor room (‘Mogador’) has its own mini roof terrace.”
“Marrakech-meets-Marseille at this Moorish inspired backstreet hotel. Styled by its former Moroccan owner, the 11 rooms are now presided over by a kindly French proprietor who remains a fountain of local knowledge. Breakfasts are a cornucopia of Arabian sweets, North African breads, and mint tea.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Excellent food
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The boutique hotel Le Ryad in Marseille city center is located on rue Sénac-de-Meilhan in the city’s 1st arrondissement. The Canebière, as well as the Saint-Charles train station and the Noailles area, with its famed market, are all within walking distance. This lovely and spectacular hotel, modeled like a Moroccan palace, is a 10-minute walk from the Old Port, 3 minutes walk from two metro stations, and a 1 kilometer from Saint-Charles railway station. Hotel Le Ryad is housed in a 19th-century building. It’s also a great place to start exploring Marseille’s Old Port, which is home to the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations.
The Le Ryad boutique hotel is built around a lush green terrace with palms, roses, and jasmine. You can sense a calm and welcoming atmosphere. This traditional Marseille home was once a famous hangout for artists from the Alcazar era, and it continues to draw art and culture enthusiasts. Le Ryad is the ideal location from which to explore this city’s many cultural and architectural gems.
The wonderful hotel Le Ryad, located in the center of downtown Marseille, provides a variety of accommodation types, including standard, superior, charming family mini-suites with all the amenities, a room with a terrace, and a modest suite in an isolated house at the back of the garden. The rooms have an exotic feel. Thanks to the Moroccan-inspired decor, warm colors, and details like wrought-iron furnishings! The spectacular staircase is the characteristic feature of the hotel and is adored by many. It has a garden, which is the hotel’s crown jewel, where you can enjoy delicious breakfasts and some oriental delicacies and fresh mint tea later in the day.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 June 2023
Charming and peaceful stay in Marseille
Lovley quiet courtyard and bright room, the stuff was incredibly kind and friendly. easy location for sightseeing.
15 June 2023
A great value and pleasant staff.
The furniture and fitting were attractive. We liked the breakfast and the garden.
Climbing stairs.
3 June 2023
Respite from the horrible outside
The reception was friendly and it was relatively clean. The bed was very comfortable
The area Is a night mare. Really dirty and surely wouldn't venture out alone. The hotel has no lift and one of our rooms was on the forth floor.
31 May 2023
Very welcoming and warm staff. Nice rooms with accessible location.
Rooms are big and clean. have good light location is very convenient.
if you have big bags (like us) it can be trouble to get them up to your room as there is no lift. staff offer help though. we knew about the lift and we didn’t mind as we were put up on first floor.
26 May 2023
Pleasant
We had walk up 8 flights to get to 4th floor. Great for fitness…
the staicase
27 April 2023
Fabulous
We arrived after travelling for over 36 hours.... the room was spacious, quiet.... most importantly the bed was very comfortable.
15 April 2023
Reasonable
The location was great and the bed was very comfortable!
The set up is a bit unusual, as this was a mezzanine bedroom. The coffee machine also did not work.
20 March 2023
Comfortable stay
Very friendly and helpful staff, the concept of the hotel is interesting
It’s a bit older vs. pictures and overpriced
24 February 2023
Fascinating city
We enjoyed the style of the hotel and the friendliness of the staff
23 February 2023
Very good
Staff are very friendly and helpful. In a very safe location , only 10 mins walk to the Port .
The stairs might be difficult if on the 4th floor
13 November 2022
Nice welcome, pretty room, super garden with patio.
Good breakfast. Hotel is an art Gallery. Room decorated in Mauresque fashion, very pretty. High ceilings should be good when weather is hot, however in fall it is ok as the bedding is warm. Super nice garden. Centrally located, not far from Vieux Port and even closer from metro station Noailles. Close to Cours Julien with its numerous terraces and bars.
Breakfast options a bit complicated. Some noise in the street some times (people shouting). Difficult to find more negative things!
18 October 2022
Very good
Great location, central to the city. Spacious rooms, cute Moroccan theme decor, nice courtyard at back, friendly staff.
The temperature in the lobby is way too hot, not air conditioned (we went in October: 14-22°C outside). There are no lifts, which makes it difficult to carry luggage up the stairs, especially with no help from staff. Water pressure in shower in abysmal.
29 September 2022
Charming hotel, centrally located, helpful staff, lovely garden for breakfast.
The hotel is charming, centrally located (perfect location for us, given our evening engagement), and the people were very helpful. Breakfast in the garden was delightful.
The bed is soft, and it ought to be indicated in the initial information that there is no elevator.
3 September 2022
A stay with character
The rooms are spacious and clean. The host is friendly and of sound recommendations about the city. Lovely garden.
The location though near the Vieux Port and a few steps from the Cannebiere is convenient however its surroundings is not so welcoming.
12 August 2022
Very good
central location, very charming - not luxe but perfectly clean and very well managed, welcoming staff and delicious breakfast - very good value for family stay
bathroom sink blocked up very quickly - noisy neighbours arguing in the small hours - 3rd floor walk up difficult for someone with restricted mobility so check that before booking
8 August 2022
I would be happy to return to this hotel.
Hotel with soul, perfect breakfast, great location (near the train station, near the old port, lovely quartier). Extremely friendly and loveable staff.
Well, our daughter was a bit disappointed that her alcove was forgotten after daily cleaning, but no big deal.
21 June 2022
central, cosy, excellent hosts
The room is central, the atmosphere is cozy, and the hosts are excellent offering essential tips that make you enjoy the city more than a local and less that a tourist. I would say it was one of the best host-experience I recently had...
Value for money is poor. This is not a problem of the specific property, France is known for overpriced hotels, but some things can improve. The room is more shabby than it looks in the photos and for >100 euros per night I think I would at least deserve a proper mattress (it was too soft and definitely not flat). Like most of the city, the street in front is dirty and there are even some strange people around (prostitutes?) which is also part of the Marseille vibe, but don't justify the price. It's like paying a good BnB like a 5 star hotel.
20 June 2022
Very good
Spacious room with a great sized terrace. Lovely breakfast in their secret garden.
20 June 2022
Fabulous
The garden is lovely. A very relaxing space. Breakfast was superb. The staff were really helpful. In particular, Mohammad & Dils (I may have spelled that incorrectly). They are so welcoming and helpful.
We had the ground floor room at the end of the garden and to be honest it was a little too small for us. It is divided into two floors and one of us ended sleeping in the sofa bed downstairs.
22 May 2022
Very good
The staff was so sweet, offering us coffee and a nice chat in the back garden. Location is pretty central, walking distance to many places.
The room we stayed had some noise coming up from the street at nights, so if you are a light sleeper, could be a problem.
2 April 2022
fantastic independent hotel in city centre
great host room had lots of good space great location
outside road is a bit scruffy though not too much of an issue for me
9 December 2021
Overall, a very pleasant and welcoming place with lovely staff in an excellent location. Highly
Excellent location, lovely and very helpful and welcoming staff, pleasant and generous breakfast, clean, well cared for, and basic accommodation, but very comfortable. I will return.
A couple of the extras, like the coffee maker, for instance, didn't work. I kind of feel, if they are offered and present, they should work.
26 October 2021
Great little spot & quiet
Very close to Vieux Port, Old Town and train station but was quiet at night. The owner is very helpful and friendly!
30 March 2024
Clean and comfortable in a character-filled environment.
The decor. It was old but had a lot of character.
There is no lift but the receptionist carried our bags up for us.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Activities
- - Temporary art galleries
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
5 July 2023
Perfect whistle stop stay for marseille
Walkable to all the key attractions of marseille and staff were so very friendly. Beautiful courtyard, so refreshing on a hot day.
As expected