Hotel 96vsSofitel Marseille Vieux-Port
Hotel 96 and Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port ranks significantly higher than Hotel 96. Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Concierge, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Hotel 96
96 Chemin de la Soude, 13009 Marseille
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 13-room Hotel 96 is a mid-range boutique property with lovely landscaped lawns and a romantic vibe." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant, peaceful country-house hotel on the edge of France’s boisterous second city." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hôtel 96 is a charming, familial boutique hotel run by a brother-and-sister duo located in Les Baumettes, a quiet area about a 15-minute drive from the center of Marseille." Full review
Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port
36, boulevard Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille
From $203/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Marseille's first five-star hotel is a glistening, modern palace standing above the embankments of the old port." Full review
Concierge
"A superbly located four-star on the harbor (though, despite the name, not really within the Vieux Port), the Sofitel exudes all the charm for which cement-block chain properties are famous."
Jetsetter
"Marseille’s hottest address, with unrivaled views of the city, lavish guestrooms and an award-winning breakfast." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"In the historic center of Marseille, "the Sofitel is a beautiful oasis in an old city"—within walking distance of Notre-Dame de la Garde and the old port." Full review
Star Service
"This remains the most stylish and steadfast service-oriented hotel on the second tier. It is known as a standout commercial address, a reputation it works hard to preserve." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Smart, stylish, and seriously upscale, the Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port was once the only true luxury hotel in town." Full review
Gayot
"The view of the town across the Old Port is superb. The Sofitel's fine, large rooms offer functional comfort and modern equipment."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Expect reliable top-class standards and an airy, modern design from this five-star chain hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"Its plum location next to the beautiful Palais de Pharo and park and its legendary service already raised this 5-star luxury hotel to a great deal more than standard issue." Full review