8 Avenue Elsa Triollet, 13008 Marseille

B&B HOTEL Marseille Bonneveine

Name: B&B HOTEL Marseille Bonneveine
Address: 8 Avenue Elsa Triollet, Marseille, 13008, FR
Price range: 79 EUR
Rating: 3.9

Hotel-restaurant 3-star with pool in Marseille

Presentation

The B&B HOTEL Marseille Bonneveine overlooks Avenue Elsa Triolet, in the 8th arrondissement, just a short distance from the shopping center of the same name. It is often reached by car, via the road running along Parc Borély. The calanques are not far away anymore, barely two kilometers.

From the lobby, the tone is set: understated, functional, no frills. Reception is open 24 hours a day, which matters when you arrive from a late flight into Marseille-Provence or a TGV that has been delayed at Saint-Charles station. Guests who have recently tried the welcome speak of an attentive receptionist, the kind who remembers that you asked for a quiet room, pool side.

The 88 rooms, double, twin, or triple, focus on the essentials: air conditioning, desk, private shower room, flat-screen TV with Canal+. The 160 cm B&B By Bultex bedding is not trying to surprise you; it simply does the job. Some rooms have a Nespresso coffee machine and a bottle of mineral water placed on the desk, a detail that makes all the difference in the morning. An elevator serves the upper floors, and adapted rooms for guests with reduced mobility are available, to be booked by selecting the option when making the online reservation.

Housekeeping, however, does not always keep pace with a stay that stretches on. After the first night, the room is not systematically cleaned; it is better to mention this at reception if you are staying several days and want it done. It is the compromise of a hotel that prioritizes an affordable price over full hotel service.

On the ground floor, the bar remains open day and night, with a small food offering, jar meals and pizzas, for late-night hunger. You will meet both regulars from the neighborhood and passing travelers waiting for a flight the next morning.

In the morning, head to the buffet. Pastries, crêpes and waffles, a toast bar that comes as a surprise, dairy products, eggs, cheese, fruit juices. Expect to pay 13.90 euros for an adult, 4.50 euros for a child up to 10 years old, served from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays and until 10:30 a.m. on weekends. Nothing exceptional on paper, but the value for money is often praised, including by guests who are more critical about the rest.

In summer, the outdoor pool opens from June to the end of September, with sun loungers and parasols. It is not especially large, but it is enough to cool off in the late afternoon before heading back to the beaches of Prado or Bonneveine, less than two kilometers away.

For parking, there are two options: an outdoor lot at 10 euros per night, an underground one at 15 euros, both closed and under video surveillance, subject to availability upon arrival. Pets are accepted for an additional 6 euros per night.

The neighborhood, meanwhile, is not particularly picturesque. It is far from the façades of the Old Port or the somewhat theatrical charm of Le Panier. Here, it is more residential, practical, a good base from which to explore Parc Borély, the racecourse, the Vélodrome stadium just a few minutes’ drive away, or the calanques for the day. The shopping center across the way has seen better days, but it is handy for last-minute shopping.

The property carries the Green Key label, awarded to accommodations committed to a more restrained use of water and energy. There is nothing showy there either, just a policy that runs behind the scenes.

One final tip, for those arriving late on a summer evening: ask for a room facing the pool rather than the shopping center. Silence is not guaranteed 100%, but the view in the morning is well worth it.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Arriving late on a weekday evening, the person at reception took the time to explain how the secured parking worked. Simple and efficient welcome, no fuss.
I had asked for a quiet room facing the pool, and that is exactly what I got. Decent bedding, no noise at night.
Nice surprise when I got to the room, a Nespresso coffee machine and a bottle of mineral water already placed on the desk.
Generous breakfast buffet for the price, fresh pastries and fruit juice, nothing to complain about for a budget chain.
Closed parking in the evening, underground, practical so you do not have to worry about the car all night.
Well-designed PRM room, wide door and accessible shower room, elevator that goes directly to the floor.