C2
Design-forward historic mansion boutique. Minimalist meets 19th-century grandeur. Midcentury icons (Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs, Le Corbusier sofas, Eero Saarinen tables) share space with exposed brick and gilded moldings. Cultural hub: weekly jazz concerts, monthly art exhibitions.
The two Exclusive rooms on the 4th floor can be unlocked and combined into a suite — useful for families or groups who want extra space
Why It Matters
The name is an abbreviation of the designers' initials (Fatosme + Lefèvre = F + L → C + 2). It's one of very few central Marseille hotels with its own spa and indoor pool. The headline trick: guests get exclusive summer boat access to Île Degaby — a fortified private island in the bay that's been closed to the public for decades and only reopened in 2024.
A 19th-century private mansion in Marseille's 6th arrondissement, converted into a 20-room five-star boutique hotel in 2014. Architects Claire Fatosme and Christian Lefèvre — whose initials give the hotel its name — kept the bones intact: original marble floors, bas-relief sculptures, frescoes, bronze banisters, and a monumental wrought-iron staircase lit by Paolo Rizzatto chandeliers. New volumes are done in concrete, corten steel, and white Corian, so the collision between past and present is deliberate, readable, and genuinely interesting. Only 20 rooms, a FillMed spa with an indoor pool carved between the old stone walls, a stylish bar, and exclusive summer access to a private island in Marseille's bay.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classique
Ground floor room occupying the full volume of a former reception salon. Original molded paneling, aged parquet floors, coffered ceilings, and frescoes depicting a ring of birds — all meticulously restored. The only room with this level of period detail. Bathroom has an Italian walk-in shower.
King
Deluxe
Floors 1–4, street-facing on Cours Pierre Puget. More light and urban views than the courtyard Superior rooms. Contemporary minimalist furnishings with designer pieces. Same Corian-and-wood palette. Italian shower, no bathtub. Good choice if you want a view of the street life and the neighbourhood.
King · 35 sqm
Exclusive
Two rooms on the 4th (top) floor, each with a sunny balcony and an unobstructed frame of Notre-Dame de la Garde. The bathroom is semi-open to the bedroom and features both a large Corian freestanding bath and a hammam shower, plus a TV you can watch from the tub. The two Exclusives can be opened into a single suite — handy for families or anyone wanting serious space.
King (Royal size) · 38 sqm
Prestige
Floors 1–4, Cours Pierre Puget side. The biggest standard category at 37–39 sqm. A strip of exposed brick wall — discovered during renovation and left bare — gives the room a raw edge. Separate bathroom with both a full bathtub and Italian shower. Can sleep three with a sofa bed; interconnecting rooms available.
King or Twin · 38 sqm
Supérieure
Floors 1–3, courtyard side. Overlook the vertical garden, shielded from street noise. Contemporary and spare — low white Corian and wood elements that make the ceiling height feel huge. The carpet is a clever design move: layered aerial photography of Marseille with the hotel's exact location marked. Italian walk-in shower only, no bathtub.
King · 26 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Rotating exhibitions of paintings and photographs are installed throughout the hotel's common areas — staircase, landing, salon. The hotel works with Marseille-based artists and renews the collection regularly. Exhibitions are open to hotel guests and visitors attending bar events.
Every November, C2 participates in Marseille's Jazz sur la Ville festival, hosting performances in the grand salon. Programming varies by year.
Every Wednesday evening, the grand salon hosts live jazz and classical music concerts. The programme changes weekly — recent shows have included jazz manouche quartets, jazz fusion ensembles, and themed evenings. Food is served during the concert. Reserve via the hotel website for packages with the best seats.
July and August only. The hotel charters a private boat from the Old Port to Île Degaby, a fortified island in Marseille Bay that only opened to visitors in May 2024. Once inside the 17th-century ramparts (built on Louis XIV's orders), guests have access to the beach, loungers, refreshments, snorkeling masks and fins, and a sea-access ladder. The island has its own pop-up bar and restaurant. Inaccessible to general public; C2 guests get exclusive daytime access. Extra charge applies.
On the first Sunday of every month, C2 opens a special brunch in the grand salon. Popular with local Marseillais as much as hotel guests. Book via the hotel website.
A 60 sqm ground-floor meeting room with two large bay windows overlooking Cours Pierre Puget. Named for its striking red pendant light. Holds up to 20 people. Fully equipped for seminars and professional breakfasts. Fully privatisable for events.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
60 sqm private meeting room, up to 20 guests, fully equipped. Privatisable for corporate or private events.
Grand piano in the hotel's main lounge area.
Sun terrace with loungers, associated with the spa area. Also a patio with vertical garden at bar level.
Ground-floor patio adjacent to the bar. Sheltered from street noise. Furnished for outdoor drinks and relaxation.
Nespresso machine with coffee and decaf capsules in all rooms.
Multilingual concierge available to book activities, restaurants, and transport. 24/7 reception.
In-room dining available around the clock. In-room breakfast available with €5 surcharge versus buffet.
Holds the Green Key (Clef Verte) international eco-label. Practices include plastic recycling (YOYO association), short local supply chains, organic produce, solid DAMANA toiletries instead of individual plastic bottles.
No on-site garage for cars. Nearby private parking at €30/day — must be reserved in advance through the hotel.
Secure bicycle storage on site.
Elongated pool cut between the original stone walls of the mansion. Deliberately dim and atmospheric, evoking ancient thermal baths. Available to hotel guests and external spa visitors. Temporarily closed June 8 – July 13, 2026 for renovation.
Traditional steam hammam within the spa. Included with spa access.
Jacuzzi within the spa facility. Included with spa access.
Post-treatment relaxation room opening onto a calm, bright terrace with loungers.
Three distinct shower experiences in the spa: chromatic (colour therapy), power jet, and water blade.
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