5 impasse Madeleine Simon, 13004 Marseille

Montempô Appart'Hôtel Marseille Centre Dôme

Name: Montempô Appart'Hôtel Marseille Centre Dôme
Address: 5 impasse Madeleine Simon, Marseille, 13004, FR
Price range: 59 EUR
Rating: 3.6

Aparthotel in Marseille

With parking
Accommodation with kitchen

Presentation

Montempô Appart'Hôtel Marseille Centre Dôme is easy to spot in the 4th arrondissement, a few minutes’ walk from the Dôme, the performance venue that gives the neighborhood its name. The façade is that of a recent residence, with no great architectural mystery, but it delivers on its promise from the moment you enter.

Saint-Just metro station is about an eight-minute walk away. It provides a direct link to the Old Port and Saint-Charles station, a real advantage for anyone arriving by train with luggage.

You push open the door to a reception desk open day and night. At 11 p.m. after a delayed flight or at 6 a.m. before a business appointment, someone is always there to answer.

The 134 studios are nineteen square meters, with either a double bed or two single beds depending on the booking. The kitchenette takes up one corner of the room: cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, full tableware, table and two chairs for those who prefer cooking a meal rather than looking for a restaurant at 9:30 p.m. A desk area with free Wi-Fi makes it possible to finish work without leaving the room.

In the bathroom, a shower, towels, and the usual shampoo and shower gel bottles await guests. The flat-screen TV offers cable channels, for evenings when you do not have the energy to go out.

One detail to know before booking: the rooms are not air-conditioned. Several summer travelers mention it, and it is better to know before arriving on a heatwave day than to discover it on site. The windows and soundproofing reduce noise, not heat.

Full cleaning and linen changes take place every two weeks, not every day. The beds are made on arrival, and reception can arrange an extra cleaning on request, for €20 with 48 hours’ notice. A schedule designed for longer stays rather than a one-night stopover.

On the ground floor, a drinks and snack vending machine comes in handy for late arrivals. A bike room is available for those who prefer to ride, and a co-working space welcomes laptops away from the room.

Breakfast is served buffet-style from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or to go, for €10.50. It is not included in the room price, which leaves the choice open for those who would rather have coffee elsewhere in the neighborhood.

The laundry room works with tokens, €5 for washing and €2 for drying, with an ironing board and iron so you can leave with clean clothes. Parking costs €10 per day, in the basement, which several guests note is reassuring when leaving the car for several days in a row.

Nine studios are adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including step-free access. The residence carries the Green Key label, awarded to establishments committed to water, energy, and waste management.

For families, a crib and high chair can be rented for €2 per day each. Pets, however, must stay at home.

Rates drop starting with the fifth consecutive night, an advantage that matters for business trips that stretch into a week.

At the end of the day, reception always keeps a hairdryer, an international adapter, and extra pillows for anyone who asks. It costs nothing and can make all the difference to an evening.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Friendly and helpful reception staff. Warm welcome from the moment of arrival, nothing to complain about.
Decent breakfast, served buffet-style until 10 a.m. Convenient for a not-too-early departure.
Clean room and well sized for a studio. Comfortable bed, no unpleasant surprises on arrival.
About an eight-minute walk from Saint-Just metro station. Three stops to Saint-Charles, convenient when arriving by train.
Secure underground parking. Reassuring when leaving the car for several days without having to think about it.
Accessible room booked without any problem, step-free access. Practical for a stay with reduced mobility.