Hotel 96 – A Favorite for Families in Marseille

Hotel 96 is set in a 19th-century bastide, a Provençal country house, on the outskirts of Marseille. The property features a garden with tall trees, bushes, and large human figure statues, plus an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the beach and sits on the edge of Calanques National Park.

The 13 rooms at Hotel 96 include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, iPod docking stations, minibars, and safety deposit boxes. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a bathtub or walk-in shower. Some rooms feature quirky touches like family snapshots or antique wash basins made of white stone from nearby Cassis. The Moroccan room is equipped for guests with disabilities.

A continental breakfast includes French pastries, fresh orange juice, homemade cakes, and jams. The nearest restaurants are a 15-minute walk away down underlit side streets. For late-night snacks, the minibar offers crisps and M&Ms. The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant.

Guests can use the outdoor pool, surrounded by greenery, and a sauna. Bicycles are available for rent. The hotel also has a massage room and a library that doubles as a conference room, accommodating up to 60 people. Public areas display work by local artists.

Hotel 96 is 8 km from Marseille Saint-Charles train station and 35 km from Aix-les-Milles Airport. Guests can take Bus line 22 or 23 from Metro 2 stop Rond Point du Prado. Nearby landmarks include Chateau Borely (2.5 km), MAC - Musee d'Art Contemporain (2 km), and Parc Bortoli (1 km).