Hotel Hermes, Marseille

Hotel Hermes - A simple 2-star hotel near Marseille's Old Port with a rooftop terrace and solarium

Located 35 meters from the Vieux Port, Hotel Hermes features 29 non-smoking rooms, including a honeymoon suite with a balcony offering views of the Old Port, three terrace rooms with bay windows, and 16 double rooms with partial port views. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, air conditioning, and premium bedding. A rooftop terrace solarium offers panoramic views of the city, the Old Port, and Notre-Dame de la Garde. Breakfast is served daily at Hotel Hermes from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with a bar on the terrace open from April to September. The Old Port and the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille are within walking distance, along with nearby shops, restaurants, and the Marseille Saint-Charles train station. The property includes a 24-hour reception, elevator access, and an Internet workstation in the lobby.

Pros

The rooftop terrace provides unique views of the Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde.

Prime location just 35 meters from the Vieux Port, with easy access to restaurants and public transport.

A 24-hour reception desk offers flexibility for late arrivals or early departures.

Rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TVs, and premium bedding.

Cons

Some rooms require climbing stairs after elevator access ends on the 5th floor.

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner beyond the breakfast service.