Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Hotel 4 stars

Having previously stayed in the Novotel in Marseille overlooking Vieux Port, I had an expectation of quality at this Novotel that was probably unrealistic. I booked a Superior Room with 1 queen-size bed and 1 sofa bed for my 11 year old son and I, making a note in the booking that if possible we would like to check in a little earlier. We arrived at around 11:30am and were given our room, which was excellent as we had been awake since 2:30am to travel to Marseille from England and planned to sleep for a couple of hours to refresh ourselves. However, on arriving we found that the sofa hadn't been made into a bed. I looked in the wardrobe to see if there was linen in there to do it ourselves, but I only saw what looked like some spare pillows. There was also only 1 paper cup for hot drinks, a bottle of water and one plastic cup in the bathroom. I expected there to be 2 of these items as the room was booked for 2, but it seems a 11-year old boy doesn't count. We decided to go for a walk instead and asked reception to have the sofa turned into a sofa bed. I also asked if we would get the additional cups and water but I think this wasn't understood, as when we returned 3 hours later the sofa bed was made but no extra water, etc. I was also surprised to not find the kind of nice washroom toiletries (individual soap, shampoo, etc) seen on the images on the hotel website. Rather, it was the more Ibis-Budget universal soap dispenser on the wall in the shower. The positives. When we arrived back from the football at the Velodrome in the evening, we had a drink in the bar and the staff were excellent. Indeed, all of the staff we met were friendly and polite. When we went back to the room we found the beds comfortable and the room temperature ideal. Breakfast the next day was fine, but again let down by small things. You were able to make your own fried egg, but there was no utensil to actually manage (such as turn over) your egg. I used a teaspoon from my table and I saw others doing similar things. The bread toaster was damaged, in different slots either not toasting bread or, amusingly, toasting on one side of the bread only. But those are small things and other than that the food was ok. So in short, the hotel is in a great location for the Velodrome and is also only a couple of Metro stops to Vieux Port. The rooms are spacious, if a little uninspired and the beds are good quality. It's just the small things that made my stay feel ordinary. I expect, when booking a room for 2, for the room to be set out for 2. I expect, when booking a sofa bed for my son, for the sofa bed to be made up when I get into the room.

I enjoyed my stay at your hotel, made me feel very welcome during my stay in France Dr. Owen J.

We arrived very early, around 9a.m., after an overnight ferry trip from Corsica. So we were overjoyed to be immediately given the keys to our room! And to find an available parking space in the hotel's garage - at a very reasonable 21€ for 24 hours. All the staff that we encountered were extremely pleasant and professional. Our room was spacious, well decorated and very comfortable. The only niggle was breakfast where we arrived just after 9 to find that the hot food was limited to scrambled eggs (excellent) but no bacon (finished and not replenished). Fruit for cereal was tinned or dried. In general, rather disappointing.

Stayed in a room with 4 people (2 kids) and a balcony. Only a couple of parking spaces. Two Tesla chargers (slow). Lot of choices at the breakfast even near closing of the buffet. Subway is a few meters away

Have stayed at this hotel for years. Lovely staff and clean bedrooms with fluffy towels. Always try their best with any personal requests. Breakfast excellent. Nice modern reception area with friendly staff. Good position for beach, port and football ground.

We have stayed here before and for the second time had a great room. Everything is spotless and up to date. The food in the bar and restaurant is great, with a good range of dishes. Great place to stay and as it’s on the Prado, lots of buses and metro trains available.

I stayed for only 2 nights at the hotel and I´ve asked prior for details about parking and a quiet room I did not get any answer. Beside this the room was facing to the main road and there was a lot of traffic and of course noise during night. the room - although it looked refurbished had some major complaints. positive aspect - the breakfast started at 6:30 but I already got in at 6.15 - this was good

A hotel with a good location. 20 min walk to center (old harbor) or 35 min to sea (Prado beach) The rooms are big enough, also for 2 parents and 2 kids. The breakfast buffet is very good. A lot of choice and delicious.

Nice location, horrible smell in the room and we did not felt welcome. The smell inside of the room was horrible probably from the air conditioning. The receptionists made us feel very unwelcome, like we were disturbing. Breakfast good and varied.

A top rated hotel well located for tram and metro stations with a daily market outside the hotel.We stayed in an executive room with a fantastic terrace which included sun loungers and a table and chairs.Had several meals in the restaurant which were first rate including the service especially from Lilian.A must visit hotel if visiting Marseille.

Really impressed. Not every thing/one in France/Marseille was prepared for hosting the Euros but this hotel was. From start to finish, issuing a map, keeping the restaurant open, breakfast, the room upgrade, no complaint.

A modern ideally situated hotel for beach, town, port and all travel buses, metro and tram. Breakfast excellent, all staff helpful and friendly, nothing too much trouble. Our room was superb with Nespresso coffee machine and open drinks fridge. Restaurant at night had good varied menus and food was excellent as was service. Extremely clean comfortable hotel.

Stayed here for four nights while visiting the region Location: Not in the center but close to the football stadium and 3 stops away from the old port and 4 stops from the train station Breakfast: Excellent breakfast, it's what I would expect to find in every Novotel hotel. Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, quality tea, 2 types of meat and cheese plus a lot of other products. Room: Nice bed, spacious room. The only thing missing were the shower caps in the bathroom. Staff: Excellent behavior, always with a smile.

A lovely hotel in a good location. Recently refurbished, modern, clean, secure parking, free wifi throughout hotel and excellent breakfast. Great value for money. Would thoroughly recommend and would stay again.

The hotel is completely renewed but the staff (especially at night) is not professional: - At arrival the waiter did not know how many welcoming drink to provide for us as Silver Accor Guests. - I asked the night watchman bring me flat sheets but he refused saying that the hotel did not furnish flat and asked me to empty the bed comforter. - No smile, except at the breakfast service.