The south quay of the Vieux-Port, the Quai de Rive Neuve, is the sunny side of the harbour, lined with cafés and with a long view across the water to the town hall and the quays opposite. The Radisson Blu stands at numbers 38 to 40 on this quay, and it is one of the larger hotels in the old centre, with 189 rooms. The rooms are modern and comfortable, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and depending on the room type they look onto the harbour, the port, the citadel or the city. Facilities are generous for a harbour hotel: a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library, a coffee shop, a gym, a poolside bar and the restaurant Le Quai du 7ème, serving lunch and dinner. There is also an outdoor pool, which is seasonal, and is closed from mid-October to the end of March. The location is very practical. The Abbey of Saint-Victor is about a minute on foot, La Criée theatre two minutes, Fort Saint-Nicolas around six and the town hall about ten, so the hotel works well as a base for a first visit.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the Quai de Rive Neuve in the 7th arrondissement, on the south side of the Old Port. Vieux-Port metro station is about ten minutes away on foot, the harbour ferries and the boats to the Château d’If leave from the nearby quays, and bus 60 to Notre-Dame de la Garde can be picked up close by.
The Catalan beach is a roughly 13-minute walk, and the airport is about 27 minutes by car. The Rive Neuve quay is known for its relaxed terraces, so you will not need to go far for a meal.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms come in several categories, with harbour-view rooms the most sought after, so request one when you book if the view matters to you. The rooftop terrace and the seasonal pool are the highlights in warm weather, while the gym is open all year. Breakfast is usually charged separately unless included in your rate. On-site parking is available, so ask the hotel for the current charge before you arrive, and note that central Marseille is easier without a car.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 until midnight and check-out is at noon. The pool is usually closed from mid-October through March, so do not count on swimming in winter. As with any harbour-front hotel, the quay can be lively on summer nights, so ask for a higher floor or a room on the quieter side if you sleep lightly. It suits first-time visitors, families who want space and a pool in summer, and business travellers who want a central address with dependable services.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Le Quai du 7ème restaurant
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Gym
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Harbour-view rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
Good questions
Where is the Radisson Blu Marseille Vieux Port?+
It is at 38 to 40 Quai de Rive Neuve on the south side of the Old Port. The Abbey of Saint-Victor is about a minute away on foot and Fort Saint-Nicolas about six minutes.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool, but it is seasonal and normally closed from mid-October to the end of March. There is also a gym and a rooftop terrace.
How far is it from the metro and the airport?+
Vieux-Port metro station is about ten minutes on foot, and the airport is roughly 27 minutes by car.
