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Hotels in Marseille
Although slightly removed from the city center, the iconic Hôtel le Corbusier (www.gerardin-corbusier.com) is a must for architecture aficionados. In 2013, local French designers transformed the hotel’s rooftop gym into a hip contemporary art space, MAMO (www.mamo.fr).
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C2 Hotel
The C2 features twenty luxurious, light-filled rooms that spill over a 19th-century merchant family mansion typical of this portside quarter, each one decked out in exposed brick walls and designer furnishings. Some have a private hammam steam bath. The superb FillMed spa onsite has…$$$Around Town
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Casa Honoré
Interior designer Annick Lestrohan, creator of the Honoré brand of housewares, has transformed this former print shop into an ultra-stylish bed-and-breakfast. Unsurprisingly, guest rooms are decorated with Lestrohan’s exquisite creations, from sleek designer furnishings to quality…$$Around Town - Hotel
Hotel Marsiho
A colorful and affordable addition to Marseille’s hotel scene. Marsiho sits slap-bang in the city center, a short walk from Mucem and the Vieux Port, yet sound-proofed rooms and comfy beds give it the feeling of a calm haven amid the bustle. Attention to detail is everywhere. Staff…$Around Town - Hotel
Hôtel Montgrand
This bargain concept hotel shouts Marseille at every turn. Sited in two sister apartment blocks, simple new rooms share a massive communal space in the reception townhouse. This funky area features a nail bar, a perfumery, an outdoor restaurant, and a pour-your-own-Provençal wine…$$Around Town - Hotel
Hôtel-Dieu
The luxurious Hôtel-Dieu is perched just behind Marseille’s Hôtel de Ville, overlooking the Vieux Port from Le Panier. This five-star hotel occupies what was once an 18th-century hospital—and history oozes from every pore. It’s now managed by the InterContinental Group with aplomb.…$$$Around Town - Hotel
Le Ryad
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 is a fountain of local knowledge. Breakfasts are a cornucopia of Arabian sweets, North African breads, and…$Around Town - Hotel
Le Ryad
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,…$$Around Town - Hotel
Maison du Mondes
This glorious new addition to Marseille's historic hotel scene is an art deco spectacular. Sixteen apart-suites are studded with funky objet d'arts that you definitely won’t find in a Hilton. Four of the larger apartments (for three or four people) have terraces. Breakfast is worth…$$Around Town - Hotel
Maison Just
A tiny new hotel committed to environmentalism and friendliness. Each room boasts a big bed, walk-in shower, and little kitchenette with enough space to flip an omelette nature. Cash is saved by hosts Olivier and Naomi (and passed onto guests by way of keen prices) by offering…$Around Town - Hotel
Mama Shelter
Tucked into the hipster cours Julien district, this unique hotel is the brainchild of designer Philippe Starck. Rooms are bright and cool, from the modular furnishings to the wall-mounted Macs offering dozens of free on-demand movies. Downstairs, Egyptian graffiti artist Tarek has…$Around Town
