6 Rue de Cassis, 13008 Marseille

B&B HOTEL Marseille Prado Parc des Expositions

Name: B&B HOTEL Marseille Prado Parc des Expositions
Address: 6 Rue de Cassis, Marseille, 13008, FR
Rating: 3.75

Hotel 3-star in Marseille

Presentation

B&B Hotel Marseille Prado Parc des Expositions is easy to spot when heading down toward the Prado district in Marseille. Its red and white façade overlooks a quiet street, just a few minutes’ walk from Parc Chanot and its exhibition halls. People come here for a trade show, a match at the nearby Orange Vélodrome, or simply because the A50 motorway drops you there without detour, just before the city center.

The reception stays open day and night. Useful when you arrive late from a flight or a train at Saint-Charles. You can leave your luggage in the storage locker while you go for a walk, and you can also use the safe for valuables. The lobby keeps that practical feel typical of hotels designed for short stays: a computer station available, a TV playing in the background, and a few free newspapers on the counter.

The rooms, 116 in total, are much the same from one floor to the next. Air conditioning throughout, which is no unnecessary luxury in Marseille in summer. Private bathroom, 160 cm Bultex bedding, and a desk for your laptop. The flat-screen TV receives Canal+ channels. The wifi works smoothly, which matters for anyone who needs to chain together video conferences between appointments at the Palais des Congrès. The décor does not try to make an impression: functional room, no frills, designed for sleeping and leaving again rather than lingering over elaborate design.

In the morning, head to the breakfast room. An all-you-can-eat buffet, sweet and savory, with a toast bar that is surprising for a hotel in this category: several kinds of bread, jams, cold cuts, pastries, and freshly squeezed fruit juices made that morning. Expect €11.90 per adult, €4.50 for children up to ten years old. It is not included in the room price, so it is worth knowing before booking, but the offer remains decent for starting a busy day.

At the end of the day, the terrace and bar attract passing guests. A video game room is tucked away on the ground floor, practical for children after a day of sightseeing. The adjoining restaurant, Ibis Kitchen, serves light dishes and simple dinners for those who do not want to head back out.

Double rooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility, with a walk-in shower and step-free entry. Pets are accepted for an extra charge, a detail that matters for travelers accompanied by their dog.

As for parking, a private underground car park lets you leave the car on site, with an area also designed for bicycles. Expect to pay fifteen euros per day extra, and it is best to inform the hotel when booking to make sure a space is available.

The neighborhood does not resemble the alleys of Le Panier or the quays of the Old Port. Here, it is more of a business and sports area: the Palais des Sports and the Orange Vélodrome are a few hundred meters away, and Parc Chanot is right opposite. To reach the sea or the Prado beaches, allow about fifteen minutes by tram or car, using the nearby Perrier metro station. Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, meanwhile, takes about ten minutes to reach.

One tip for those arriving by car on an evening of a match at the Vélodrome: it is better to inform reception in advance about the parking space, as on event nights the underground car park fills up quickly.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Excellent welcome from the moment we arrived. The receptionist, a certain Tassa, took the time to explain where to park and how to get to the tram. Staff available from the start to the end of the stay.
Quiet room, you can hardly hear anything from the street in the evening. Comfortable bedding, and the room matches the photos on the website well.
Well located for a trade fair at Parc Chanot, less than ten minutes on foot. Quiet area in the evening despite being close to the motorway.
Morning buffet was decent for the advertised price, around twelve euros. Bread, jams, squeezed juices, enough to last until lunch.
PRM room with a walk-in shower and step-free access from the entrance. Practical for a relative in a wheelchair, no steps to get over.
Private underground parking, fifteen euros per night, practical when arriving late after driving. Height limited to 1.80 meters, worth checking for larger vehicles.