Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port in Marseille, FR

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Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

The Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port is a luxury property located in the city centre, 500 metres from La Canebiere and Le Panier and overlooking the Vieux Port. The 131 guestrooms feature provincial-style decor, wood furnishings and colourful fabrics. All include down-and feather mattresses, flat-panel televisions with satellite channels and pay movies, high-speed Internet connections, telephones, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include double-sized bathtubs or showers with massage jets. Some rooms offer terraces.

After breakfast, guests can cool off in the outdoor pool and take in views from the poolside terrace. The hotel's top-floor restaurant, Les Trois Forts, serves French cuisine with international touches accompanied by local wines, and offers panoramic views of Marseilles. The informal bar offers harbour views and serves snacks and drinks until late. Those visiting on business can make use of fax, copying and secretarial services, and stay connected via wireless Internet access. The hotel houses eight meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 130 people. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, around-the-clock room service, laundry facilities and dry-cleaning services. The concierge is on hand to book tickets and advise on the area's sights and attractions. Secure garage parking is available on site (surcharge).

Those keen to explore the area will find the Musee d'Histoire de Marseille, Abayee St Victor and Quartier du Panier all within one kilometre of the hotel. The towns of Cassis and Aix-en-Provence are both within 25 kilometres. Marseille Provence Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
Please note: While the hotel builds its new lobby, bar and spa, gues ts may experience some noise between 9.30 AM and 12.30 PM, and from 2 PM to 6.30 PM from Monday to Friday.

Surrounding Area

MARSEILLE

Room Information - Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior room 1 queen bed harbour view Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Individual decor. Air conditioning, down-and feather mattress, flat-screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, high-speed Internet connection, telephone, work desk, minibar and safe. Bathroom with tub, robes, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior room 1 queen bed harbour view Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Individual decor. Air conditioning, down-and feather mattress, flat-screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, high-speed Internet connection, telephone, work desk, minibar and safe. Bathroom with tub, robes, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Classic room 1 queen size bed Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Individual decor. Air conditioning, down-and feather mattress, flat-screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, high-speed Internet connection, telephone, work desk, minibar and safe. Bathroom with tub, robes, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room 1 queen bed harbour view Long Description: One double bed. Provencal-style decor, wood furnishings and colourful fabrics. Air conditioning, down-and feather mattress, flat-screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, high-speed Internet connection, telephone, minibar and safe. Bathroom with tub, robes, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Suite 1 king size bed harbour view Long Description: One king bed. Provencal-style decor, wood furnishings and colourful fabrics. High-speed Internet access. Satellite TV with pay movies. Minibar. Bathroom with tub, robes, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Classic room 2 single beds Long Description: Two twin beds. Provencal-style decor, wood furnishings and colourful fabrics. High-speed Internet access. Satellite TV with pay movies. Minibar. Bathroom with tub, robes, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries.

Property Information

Check In Time - Noon
Check Out Time - Noon
Doorman/doorwoman
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 5

Check in time is 12:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

- Vieux Port, Canebiere and Le Panier - 500 metres
- Les Catalans (beach) - 500 metres
- Musee d'Histoire de Marseille (museum) - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
- Abayee St Victor (monument) - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
- Quartier du Panier - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
- Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde (historic church) - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
- Les Calanques - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Cassis - 22 kilometres (13.5 miles)
- Aix-en-Provence - 25 kilometres (15.5 miles)

Driving Directions - Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

Taxis are available from the airport; typical fare to the hotel is 50 EUR. Shuttle buses run every 20 minutes to/from Marseille Saint Charles railway station and Aix-en-Provence bus station. The nearest station to the hotel is Vieux Port metro station, on Metro Line One, 800 metres away. Two metro (subway) lines cross the city. Metro One links the eastern suburbs to the north-eastern suburbs via the old port. Metro Two takes a north-south route. The lines intersect at SNCF St Charles, the main railway station, and Castellane. Efficient bus and tram services also operate in the city.
Driving directions: From the airport, take highway A55 to Marseille. Exit at Marseille Vieux Port to Pharo. Stay in the right-hand lane and turn right after 300 metres for the hotel.