Hotel LutetiavsSofitel Marseille Vieux-Port
Both Hotel Lutetia and Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port scores significantly better than Hotel Lutetia. Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port comes in at 94 with praise from 10 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Hotel Lutetia
38 allee Leon Gambetta, 13001 Marseille
From $55/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Rough Guide
"Pleasant two-star just off La Canebière, with soundproofed and a/c rooms with flatscreen TV. Cheaper rooms have showers; some Superior rooms have larger beds and there are two singles."
Lonely Planet
"A petite house with a thimble-sized lift that whisks guests up to modern, neat-as-a-pin rooms." 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