Hôtel C2
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a five-star hotel with a spa near the Old Port at a price well below what five stars cost in many cities. Skip it if extras worry you: some guests found breakfast and bar prices excessive, and our Best Value pick scores higher for far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Marseille. It suits couples who want five-star service, a spa and a pool, and who plan to walk to the Old Port, restaurants and shops. The property lists family rooms, so families can consider it too.
If you mainly want a well-rated room and do not care about a spa, our Best Value pick scored 9.0 against 8.8 here, for about €88 less per night. Travellers who are sensitive to the cost of extras should also note the comments on breakfast and bar prices.
Location and getting around
The address is 48 rue Roux de Brignoles, in the Vieux Port - La Canebière area, with a location score of 9.3. Guests describe a central setting near the Old Port, restaurants and shops, with easy metro access.
Notre-Dame de la Garde is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot, the closest of our three picks to the basilica. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is about 1.1 km, around 14 minutes. Marseille Cathedral is about 1.3 km, close to 16 minutes. These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 432 reviews, joint second of 12 eligible properties on review score. That is strong, though slightly below our Best Value pick.
Guests like the central setting near the Old Port and the easy metro access. Staff get praise for being friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and helpful concierge assistance.
Value is the sore point. Some guests appreciate the facilities, while others find breakfast and bar prices excessive. Budget for extras or check prices before ordering.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was about €213.44 a night, around €427 for both nights. The sample median was €119.07. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hôtel Amista Marseille, was about €125.82 a night with a 9.0 score and 3 stars. Our Budget pick, Hôtel Hermès, was about €75.60 a night with an 8.1 score and 2 stars. C2 is the only one of the three with five stars, a spa and a pool, but it does not have the top guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Marseille. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels are prioritised, and a four-star fallback would need at least 8.5. C2 is an official five-star with an 8.8 score, which made it the pick.
Listed facilities include a spa, a pool, a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast is a buffet. Spa and pool opening hours, access rules and any fees are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the comments about breakfast prices, compare a rate with breakfast against one without. Ask whether spa access is included and check the cancellation deadline. Pets are not listed in the tags, and parking is not confirmed, so ask the hotel about both if they matter.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hôtel C2 a five-star hotel?
Yes, it holds an official five-star rating. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 from 432 reviews.
How far is Hôtel C2 from Notre-Dame de la Garde?
About 0.7 km, roughly 9 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was about €213.44 a night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast expensive at Hôtel C2?
Some guests find breakfast and bar prices excessive. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed, so compare rates.
Does it have a spa?
A spa and a pool are listed. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed.