About ibis budget Marseille Vieux Port
Located in a former port authority building from the 16th century, the ibis budget Marseille Vieux Port offers a distinctive exterior, and gives guests the chance to stay in a famous city at reasonable prices.
There are 147 rooms at this two-star hotel, and all include flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi. They also have private bathrooms, air conditioning and full-length mirrors.
This is a pet-friendly property that allows animals to stay with their owners for a daily fee. Additionally, the ibis budget Marseille Vieux Port has an automatic room allocation system that allows guests to check in any time of day or night.
Guests can access the hotel's breakfast buffet for a set rate each day. Alternatively, there are numerous restaurants and bars only steps away from the property.
The hotel is 15 minutes away from the Nouveau Stade Vélodrome by car. Also, the Cantini Museum, which showcases contemporary art, is five minutes away on foot.
Positive Reviews
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Surrounded by Restaurants and Bars
Guests were very pleased with how many places to eat and drink were located around the hotel. They were easily able to go find sustenance on foot, and appreciated not having to depend on other transportation options when they were hungry or wanted to quench their thirsts.
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The Front Desk Staff are Lovely and Professional
Guests generally felt that the front desk workers were willing to help them. Furthermore, they said that the workers were prompt when providing help, and also very efficient in regards to the check-in process. There were comments that the staff speaks English fluently, and guests noted that such fluency can be rare in French hotels.
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A Good Value for the Money
Guests agreed that this was a good place to stay when they were on tight budgets. Most were heavily concerned with keeping their accommodation costs low, and when that's a priority, this property is a good fit.
Negative Reviews
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Small Surroundings
Feedback from guests indicated the rooms are quite tiny. They mentioned that they were especially aware of how small the accommodations were when the lights were on and they noticed how close the walls were to them. Guests commented that because the rooms were so small, they weren't good for doing much more than sleeping.
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The Bathrooms are not Impressive
Guests were not thrilled by the appearance of the bathrooms. They didn't like the layout, which was reportedly too cramped. Furthermore, guests commented that their bathrooms looked very worn and outdated.
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The Rooms are Too Stark
The rooms here are so sparsely decorated that guests often felt they were depressing, or similar to prison cells. In addition to the less-than-inspiring décor, guests thought the lack of room amenities was another downside.