Hotel in Marseille or Aix en Provence?
Dec 16, 2012, 4:32 pm
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Hotel in Marseille or Aix en Provence?
Dear France experts
I'm flying to Marseille for a weekend trip next month. We are debating if we should stay at hotel in Marseille or in Aix-en-Provence? We just want to do some sightseeing so not sure which place would be best and also any suggestions of hotels are welcome, so far Music hotel and Adagio seem to be om
Thanks for any info
I'm flying to Marseille for a weekend trip next month. We are debating if we should stay at hotel in Marseille or in Aix-en-Provence? We just want to do some sightseeing so not sure which place would be best and also any suggestions of hotels are welcome, so far Music hotel and Adagio seem to be om
Thanks for any info
Dec 16, 2012, 5:57 pm
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Can't suggest hotels as I found Aix so dismal when I visited that I left rather than stay there; it is about the worst place that I found anywhere in Provence. A car is essential to get to the better places, at least to my taste.
Dec 16, 2012, 6:37 pm
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While it has been a few years I stayed at and would recommend the Hotel Cezanne in Aix as it's a nice boutique hotel within walking distance of both the train station and Cours Mirabeau.
Each room seemed a different decor and mine while simple had a wonderful antique closet door that had so much character it was a focal point of the room and complimented the bed and desk. Windows looking out on to the street and shaded by trees really made for a nice room.
I went a little over my budget to stay here and was glad I did as it was a pleasant stay. I hope that helps and enjoy Aix.
Each room seemed a different decor and mine while simple had a wonderful antique closet door that had so much character it was a focal point of the room and complimented the bed and desk. Windows looking out on to the street and shaded by trees really made for a nice room.
I went a little over my budget to stay here and was glad I did as it was a pleasant stay. I hope that helps and enjoy Aix.
Dec 17, 2012, 3:18 am
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Dec 17, 2012, 3:23 am
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If you want a hotel with a view in Marseille:
- Sofitel Vieux Port: recently renovated, very nice view, but a bit expensive (a Novotel next to the Sofitel is cheaper)
- Radisson Blu Marseille: along the Vieux Port, with walking distance to historical centre
- Pullman: rooms are not huge, but all have view over the sea (having a car is better has the hotel is located along the Corniche)
- Le Petit Nice Passédat: Relais & Châteaux with lovely restaurant
- M Gallery: no pool but view over the Vieux Port for some rooms
Remember also that a new InterContinental will open in May 2013.
- Sofitel Vieux Port: recently renovated, very nice view, but a bit expensive (a Novotel next to the Sofitel is cheaper)
- Radisson Blu Marseille: along the Vieux Port, with walking distance to historical centre
- Pullman: rooms are not huge, but all have view over the sea (having a car is better has the hotel is located along the Corniche)
- Le Petit Nice Passédat: Relais & Châteaux with lovely restaurant
- M Gallery: no pool but view over the Vieux Port for some rooms
Remember also that a new InterContinental will open in May 2013.