Marseille, FranceVieux-Port
Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille
Neoclassical portside heirloom
Vieux-Port Marseille, France
Opened
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGNeoclassical portside heirloom
High-arched stone galleries and ink-black velvet seating create a cathedral of calm looking out over the bustling Old Port.
“Jean-Philippe Nuel designed an emphatically modern interior with a standout monochrome marine-themed reception area and a lounge with striking black-and-white stonework.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century hospital monument designed by Jacques Hardouin-Mansart de Sagonne with grand staircases and historic facade.
Notable
Jean-Philippe Nuel crafted monochrome interiors featuring dramatic black and white checkerboard flooring under vaulted stone ceilings.
Notable
Attentive multilingual concierge service, spacious harbor-facing terrace suites, and custom Compagnie de Provence bath amenities.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Its architecture remains intact, and its interiors, by Jean-Philippe Nuel, bring it stylishly into the modern luxury-hotel era.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Perched just above the port, the hotel borders the historic lanes of Le Panier, with seafood bistros steps down the hill.
The rooms
Sober monochrome palettes frame wide windows, while harbor-facing suites open onto private stone terraces gazing across to Notre-Dame de la Garde.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor heated pool takes its cue from traditional Provencal lavoirs, set against textured stone and a water feature.
Saunas and hammam
A mosaic-tiled steam room sits alongside an infrared sauna and a traditional Finnish sauna heated to 85 degrees.
The spa and gym
Treatment cabins host Clarins and myBlend therapies, and the fitness room is fitted with cardio and strength equipment.
At the table
Cocktails at Le Bar Capian and Provencal plates at Les Fenêtres spill onto an expansive terrace facing the harbor.
How it began
Operating as a hospital until 2006, the neoclassical monument famously hosted France's first cataract surgery in 1750.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.