La Résidence du Vieux Port
Retro-chic 1950s boutique, family-run, Mediterranean character
The Prestige Sky Suite sits on the top floor with a private terrace — the finest vantage point in the hotel
Why It Matters
The view is the whole point. Every room faces south — directly at the Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde ('La Bonne Mère'). Add a certified-sustainable on-site gastronomic restaurant (Le Relais 50, 3 Ecotable macaroons), Green Key environmental certification, and Michelin and Gault & Millau affiliations, and you have a hotel that punches well above its size.
A 4-star boutique hotel sitting right on the Quai du Port, looking straight out at Marseille's Vieux Port and the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica. All 51 rooms and suites come with balconies facing the port. The design leans hard into a retro-chic 1950s aesthetic — think curved furniture, period touches, and La Compagnie de Provence toiletries. Family-run and proud of it, with a genuine ethos around service and sustainability.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Classique
The entry-level option. Located in an adjoining building accessed through the main hotel reception. Classic 3-star décor — no port view here, just a quiet side street. Good for budget-conscious travelers who still want the hotel's services.
Double bed · 15 sqm
Deluxe Prestige
Steps up from the Deluxe with a proper balcony overlooking the Vieux Port — the spot to have morning coffee with the fishing boats below. 25sqm gives a bit more breathing room.
Double bed · 25 sqm
Deluxe Room
The entry-level port-view room. At 20sqm it's compact but you get the famous view — Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde right outside. Retro-chic 1950s décor. Available for reduced mobility guests. Bathroom with bathtub or shower.
Double bed or two twin beds · 20 sqm
Family Suite Vieux-Port
The go-to for families. Two separate rooms spanning 50sqm, balcony with port views, and capacity for 4. Gives families the space they need without sacrificing the signature view.
2 rooms · 50 sqm
Junior Suite
Upper-floor suite with a balcony directly facing the Vieux Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde. At 40sqm there's real space here. Fitted with either a cabin bed or a separate lounge area — works well for 3 people. Bathtub in the bathroom.
Double bed · 40 sqm
Le Protis Apartment
A separate entity entirely — a 107sqm apartment at 7 Square Protis, about 3 minutes' walk from the hotel, in a building classified as a Historic Monument. Completely redesigned in 1950s style with period furniture. One living room, two bedrooms, one bathroom. 360-degree views of central Marseille. Full kitchen kit (oven, dishwasher, washing machine, etc.). Booked separately via Airbnb. Exceptionally spacious and quiet for being central.
2 double beds · 107 sqm
Prestige Sky Suite
Top floor, private terrace, 50sqm (Suite 201 runs to 55sqm). The best perch in the entire hotel. Living room included. Bathroom with both bathtub and shower. Views across all of Marseille — the Old Port, the Basilica, the rooftops.
Double bed · 50 sqm
Suite La Notre Dame
The largest suite in the main hotel building at 60sqm. Named for the Basilica it faces. Double bed, port view — the signature view at its largest.
Double bed · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge team can arrange sea excursions to the Calanques — the dramatic limestone inlets south of Marseille — as well as lavender field visits and traditional Marseille soap workshop experiences.
Concierge can recommend and book visits to the MuCEM (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations), Cantini Museum, Old Quarter (Le Panier), and the Marseille fish market — all within easy walking distance.
On-site facilities for private or professional events, including meeting rooms and private dining through Le Relais 50.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Rooms overlooking the Vieux Port specifically adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Hotel redesigned to best accommodate limited mobility guests.
Meeting rooms available for small groups. Event and private dining bookings also available.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
All rooms include a Nespresso coffee machine, courtesy tray with kettle/coffee/tea, and a minibar.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Dry cleaning service and laundry facilities available via housekeeping. Contact reception to arrange.
Room service available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chef meals from Le Relais 50 available Tuesday–Saturday. Continental breakfast €22/person, American breakfast €28/person in-room.
Pets welcome with a dedicated welcome setup (bowl of water and canine treats). Fee: €20 per animal per stay.
Round-the-clock front desk and concierge team. Knowledgeable on local walks, sea excursions, the Calanques, lavender fields, Marseille soap workshops, MuCEM exhibitions, the fish market, and top restaurants.
Awarded the Green Key label — the leading international environmental certification for tourist accommodations. Hotel operates a 'Green Marseille' booklet for guests, floor-level recycling bins, and monthly coffee capsule recycling collections.
No on-site hotel parking. Public parking is available nearby.
On-site fitness center with weight-training machines, accessible to all guests.
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