Marseille Hotels with Breakfast

"First, the positives: The breakfast was fantastic, and the coffee was great, which is a rare find at this price point. The room had a kettle, and the front desk staff were incredibly friendly and helpful! The hotel is a convenient 10-minute walk to the Old Port. The lobby offered free coffee and croissants. I was really worried about service staff in France only speaking French, but everyone at this hotel spoke excellent English. Now for the issues I encountered: Initially, I was given a room on the fourth floor. When I pulled back the covers, I found a significant amount of hair on the pillows, which seemed to be a mix of human and animal hair (this hotel is pet-friendly). Lifting the duvet revealed even more hair, making it seem like the cleaning staff hadn't changed the bedding at all. The front desk immediately offered me another room on the same floor. After moving my luggage, I still found a small amount of hair when I pulled back the covers in the new room. I then asked the front desk for a fresh set of sheets and duvet covers. They offered to move me again, this time to a room on the 6th floor. This room was much better, but the pillowcases had yellow stains on all four corners. I requested new pillowcases from the front desk and changed them myself. One minor concern: The hotel isn't on the main street and is a bit close to the train station, which made me slightly uneasy walking around at night."

"I absolutely love the little courtyard at The People Marseille! It has such a strong Mediterranean vibe, very chill. There's a communal kitchen, and it's mostly quiet, perfect for sitting by the window, reading a book, and sipping coffee. The beds are clean and the facilities are good too."

": Francois is a credit to the hotel! 10/10 service I recently stayed 2 night and had a wonderful experience, largely thanks to the exceptional service provided by a staff member named Francois. Francois was incredibly helpful from the moment we met him. He took the time to explain everything in perfect detail—from the hotel amenities and breakfast hours to the best ways to get around the city. His communication was clear, thorough, and really made us feel welcomed and informed. It's rare to find someone so genuinely dedicated to making sure guests have a great stay. He is truly top class. If you want a stress-free check-in with all the information you could possibly need, ask for Francois! Thank you for a great start to our trip.”"

"Coming out of the train station, head towards Marseille's Arc de Triomphe. You'll know you're there when you see the Arc de Triomphe Hotel; the entrance is on the right and the hotel itself is on the left. If you have luggage, use the side entrance as the main entrance has steps. The rooms aren't cleaned daily, and extra towels come with an additional charge. It gets incredibly hot in the room, even though it doesn't get much direct sunlight. If the price difference isn't significant, I'd recommend booking a room with a balcony. Those rooms face outwards and offer a view of the Arc de Triomphe. There was a bit of a mix-up with my Ctrip reservation. The younger guy at the front desk couldn't find my booking, but the more experienced staff member was really helpful and sorted it out even before Ctrip could. The French lady at the front desk during check-out was excellent, very proactive, and even said goodbye in Chinese!"