HOTEL SOFITEL MARSEILLE VIEUX PORT

Marseille was where we would spend the last three days of our vacation in France, so we decided to go all out. We asked how much it would cost to upgrade to a room with a private "terrace" (patio) facing the water (the old harbor) and were told it would add more than a hundred euros a night. We said no, thanks, but then the desk clerk said that if we got one of those rooms, we would get free breakfasts. That doesn't sound like much until you discover that each breakfast costs 27€. (It's a fabulous breakfast. You might not need lunch.) So we did it, and we're glad we did. The room was spacious, we enjoyed the terrace whenever the rain let up, and the bathroom had a bathtub and a separate shower. The place wasn't perfect: the carpet was a little frayed, and when you were taking a shower, the water sometimes got excessively hot for a few seconds before going back to normal. Nevertheless, the facilities were very comfortable. We also got splendid service from the concierges, who gave advice on sight-seeing, made reservations at restaurants, called taxis, etc. I wanted to tip one concierge, but she said you only do that at fancy hotels. I said that this hotel seemed pretty darned fancy to me, so I tipped her anyway.

Room is enough spacious and staff were so nice. Breakfast buffet was fantastic as reputation. Calm environment but located within walking distance from Metro station and restaurant area 'Opera'. I will stay again.

The Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port has got perfect location with a wonderful view over the the harbour. We experienced an extremely kind,attentive and professional service (reception, room and restaurant) The rooms are large, well designed and bed quality is outstanding.

Luxury hotel with a very friendly feel. Great staff always with a smile and willing to help, most spoke very good English. Really comfortable rooms, not especially large, but spacious enough and with powerful rainfall shower, always spotless and in excellent condition. Large range of fresh produce for breakfast and on a warm day you can sit outside on the terrace and take in the spectacular views. You get the same views in the evening when the restaurant becomes 'Les Trois Forts'. I can highly recommend the food here; a limited menu, but absolutely top notch food and well worth the price, which considering the quality is not over the top. Service impeccable. Marseille is a great city for a long weekend. I would love to return and would certainly stay again at the Sofitel, which is also well-located for the main sights.

I stay at Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port every time I come to Marseille. The hotel meet my expectations - every time. Clean and nicely furnished rooms, service minded and kind staff and of course a grand view from the room!