Not every visitor wants a palace, and the Escale Oceania is aimed squarely at those who want a clean, comfortable room close to the sights at a fair price. The hotel sits in the first arrondissement, near the Vieux-Port and the edge of the Panier quarter, so the harbour, the fish market on the quay, the old streets and the ferry to the Frioul islands are all within an easy walk. It is rated three stars, and guests regularly mention helpful staff and rooms in good condition, with an excellent overall score from over a thousand reviews. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which matters in a lively port city, and come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television with satellite channels, a safe, free toiletries and a shower. The Deluxe Double Room is the main type, and families can ask for a free cot. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a lift, luggage storage, a business centre and dry-cleaning and laundry services, as well as tour and ticket assistance that helps with bookings for the Château d’If, the Calanques and day trips. A daily buffet breakfast is available for a charge. It is a practical and friendly option for a first visit or a short city break.
Location and getting around
The hotel is near the Vieux-Port, which means the metro station of the same name, the Mucem, the Panier and the quayside restaurants are within walking distance, usually ten to fifteen minutes, and the harbour ferry quays are close. Check the map for the exact distances in your booking, as walking times depend on the route. Saint-Charles station and the airport shuttle are connected by metro and bus.
’ + ’Rooms and facilities: rooms are straightforward but well equipped, with air conditioning, soundproofing, a 66-centimetre television, a safe and a shower. The hotel has a lift, a vending machine, free newspapers, a banquet room and a 24-hour business centre. Luggage storage is useful on arrival and departure days, and the front desk can help with tours and tickets. Breakfast is a buffet served for a fee, and there is no restaurant on site, but the neighbourhood is full of cafés and bakeries.
’ + ’Good to know: check-in is from the afternoon and runs late into the evening, with check-out before noon and an express option. Pets are accepted for a nightly fee, and service animals are welcome. Children are welcome. Parking is not a feature of the hotel, so ask before you book if you will have a car, as the old town streets are narrow. It is a good fit for couples on a budget, solo travellers, friends and families who plan to spend their days out and want a dependable base near the harbour.
Why stay here
- ✓Air-conditioned soundproofed rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Buffet breakfast (charged)
- ✓Lift
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Pet-friendly (charged)
Good questions
Where is Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port?+
It is in the first arrondissement near the Vieux-Port and the Panier quarter, within walking distance of the harbour and the old town.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily buffet breakfast is available for a charge, unless it is part of your rate. Check when you book.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, pets are accepted for a nightly fee, and service animals are welcome free of charge.
