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(
04 91 15 59 55;
www.sofitel-marseille-vieuxport.com
; 36 bd Charles Livon; d from
€215; ; 83 stop Fort St-Nicolas)
Marseille's top full-service hotel com-
mands spectacular views of the sea and the old port. Rooms have all the requisite bells
and whistles, from iPod docks to feather beds; some have double-size soaking tubs. Great
spa.
Hôtel Escale Oceania €€
(
04 91 90 61 61;
www.oceaniahotels.com
;
5 La Canebière; d €91-157; ;
Vieux Port)
Though rooms run small (you're buying the excellent Vieux Port location)
they're fresh and clean. Spotless bathrooms have big walk-in showers. Rooms on the
Canebière side sport wrought-iron port-view balconies.
HOTEL
Hôtel Saint-Ferréol €€
(
04 91 33 12 21;
www.hotelsaintferreol.com
; 19 rue Pisançon; d €99-120; ;
Vieux Port)
On the corner of the city's bustling pedestrianised street, this simple hotel
has individually decorated rooms, many inspired by artists like Van Gogh and Cézanne,
with spotless bathrooms and exceptional service.
HOTEL
Villa Monticelli €€
( 04 91 22 15 20;
www.villamonticelli.com
; 96 rue du Commandant Rolland; d incl
breakfast €105; ; Rond-Point du Prado, 83 or 19 stop Prado St Giniez)
Co-
lette and Jean are passionate about their city and their five exquisite
chambre d'hôte
rooms in their stunning villa are worth the slightly outer-city location. Breakfast of
homemade everything is served on the panoramic-view terrace.
B&B
Hôtel Le Richelieu €
(
04 91 31 01 92;
www.lerichelieu-marseille.com
; 52 corniche Président John F
Kennedy; d €53-88, tr €91-110; ; 83)
An economical seaside choice with odd-
shaped rooms, but the owners keep them looking fresh. The best face the sea, lending a
beach-house feel. There's an adjacent beach and shared water-view terrace, but no lift.
HOTEL
