Escale Oceania Vieux Port

"Very basic hotel room. Very small twin room. Shower needs updating."

"We had a good stay at the Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port. This hotel is ideally located central to attractions in and around Vieux Port - easy walking distance to the many neighborhoods of interest. The hotel is clean and well maintained. The breakfast buffet is good, and is a nice way to start the day. Be aware that the location of the hotel means that there is street noise throughout the night (at least for the Thu, Fri, and Sat nights), as can be expected in a peak tourist zone. The hotel restricts the use of air conditioning before summer; the central AC is not available. This was a bit frustrating as daily temperatures were 24 C during part of our stay in mid April, but the windows could not be left open overnight for cooling, due to the street noise. The hotel staff are helpful and professional. Recommended, especially due to location and value."

"Fab location, and actually much quieter than I expected it to be. We only stayed for 2 nights and encountered several members of staff, all of whom were helpful and friendly. My only tiny niggle is the lack of an electric socket beside the bed. It's no big deal, but as a tourist who spent all day taking photos, I did need to charge my phone overnight, but I also wanted to keep it beside me as a clock. I really admire hotel owners that have to deal with modern guest requirements, but also have to contend with the constraints of being an old building"