Le Ryad Boutique Hotel, Marseille

16, rue Sénac de Meilhan, 13001 Marseille, France (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Frommers review:

“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.”

Guest rating

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4.1 out of 5.0

Ranked 9th in Marseille

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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

4.0
Sheehan

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

4.5
Dbovey

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!

4.0
Madhavi

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.

4.5
Susanna

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.

4.0
Delphine

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.

4.0
Cathie

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

4.5
Christina

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.

4.0
Amikebous

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.

4.0
Cecily

20 June 2022

Very good

Spacious room with a great sized terrace. Lovely breakfast in their secret garden.

4.5
Bradbury

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.

4.0
Can

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.

4.5
Robert

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

4.0
Mark

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.

4.5
Kristi

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!

5.0
Allawati

14 March 2024

Exceptional

Amazing location and staff! Breakfast was simple and fresh!

No bidets in the bathroom

2.5
Ambroise

3 December 2023

Disappointing

I was lodged at the Ground Floor with prostitutes in the street

5.0
Peggy

29 October 2023

Loved my stay here!

Lovely older building, lots of charm with a beautiful courtyard. Very nice balcony to enjoy a bottle of wine and a snack. Very close to the port and the Metro for getting around.

Lots of stairs and no elevator but I knew that coming in.

3.0
Andrew

19 October 2023

A central location with good facilities.

Whilst we missed the cut off time for the regular serving, the hotel staff kindly rustled up a delicious breakfast which we enjoyed before we departed. The bed was very comfortable and our room was quiet despite the central location in downtown Marseille.

The shared bathroom by the basement was dirty; ahead of our stay, when asked if we would like any advice on local restaurants, we accepted the offer - however, we received no response. Compared to other hotels in the area for this weekend, though, the value was far better.

3.0
Mark

1 October 2023

Disappointing end of holiday

Our luggage was carried up and down four flights of stairs by our very helpful host.

We didn't like being on the fourth floor without a lift, in a cramped room with a bathroom that showed mould. The light fittings on the top of the head board have very sharp edges. There were no tea or coffee making facilities.

5.0
Jo

11 September 2023

Exceptional

Great location, lovely building, friendly staff

5.0
Rosalie

7 September 2023

Exceptional

Loved the atmosphere and quietness of the hotel, the internal courtyard. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Location is brilliant - so near the old harbour and many sights in walking distance.

2.0
Celine

13 August 2023

Very unsafe area, don’t recommend for families.

The staff were friendly.

The hotel was in a very unsafe area. The taxi driver warned us on arrival, he even suggested we move. He warned us not to walk back after dark. It is a 15-20 minute walk from the Old Port. This walk feels very unsafe even during the day. I was expecting the hotel to feel much more like a Ryad than it did.

3.0
Linda

4 August 2023

Passable

Very nice staff, beds were clean and comfy

Location- through no fault of the hotel, things were not great in Marseille during our visit

5.0
Ryan

28 July 2023

This was the perfect place to stay for our trip and will gladly stay there again!

The room was very cozy! We loved the location behind the courtyard. The shower was great! They cleaned the room every day and always had someone at the front desk for help or advice.

The guests in the courtyard were a little noisy one morning, but it wasn't too bad.

3.0
Susan

5 July 2023

Old property with character but no lift, beds comfortable but other furniture poor.

The hotel is 12 minutes walk from the Old Port. There was always someone available from reception. It's an older property with some character but also no lift. The 4-bed rooms are quite large. The beds were comfortable.

First impressions of the room were poor, as there were marks and stains on a lot of the leather-faced furniture (in the 4-bed room we had) and the bathroom is starting to need redecoration. Both the room and the breakfast were over-priced. There is no lift.

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
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