About ibis budget Marseille L'Estaque
Perched in modern premises overlooking the harbour, ibis budget Marseille l’Estaque is a two-star hotel boasting free parking on the western outskirts of Marseille. Set in l’Estaque fishing village, where Paul Cézanne famously painted, it’s a short walk from the seafront.
Bright twin or double cocoon-style rooms feature an en suite toilet and shower, air-conditioning, flat-screen television, desk, safe and upgraded bedding. Selected rooms feature sea views. Family rooms are available, comprising a double bed plus an overhead children’s bunk bed.
Amenities comprise a lift, outdoor terrace with sea views, free Wi-Fi throughout and vending machines. Pets are allowed.
A self-service continental breakfast buffet is available daily. French and Italian restaurants are among the dining options nearby.
ibis budget Marseille l’Estaque is about 15 minutes’ drive from Marseille Provence Airport, the beautiful Old Port and La Canebière, the city’s historic high street. L’Estaque beach is about two miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean and affordable rooms; some with sea views
Reviewers largely found the minimalist and innovatively-designed rooms to be appealing, describing them as clean and comfortable. The pleasant sea views were a treat for guests in selected rooms. The affordability of the rooms appealed to many budget-conscious visitors, who often felt they got fair value for money.
positive:
Suburban location near the seafront
This hotel's location in l'Estaque, west of Marseille city centre, appealed to most guests, who liked being a short drive from the beach and a short walk from the seafront. They were also just steps from bus stops enabling uncomplicated trips around the city. Motorists welcomed the ample free on-site parking and proximity of petrol stations. Main roads were also within striking distance for hassle-free access to regional attractions.
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Positive about customer service
Travellers frequently spoke highly of the customer service, praising personnel for being friendly, obliging and professional.
Negative Reviews
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Some critics felt rooms were flawed
The rooms and en suite facilities were too compact for some guests' liking. Furthermore, the layout of the accommodation wasn't everyone's cup of tea as the washbasins were in the main body of the rooms while the toilets and showers resembled cubicles. Several guests on longer stays felt there was limited storage space. There were also occasional reports of malfunctioning or noisy air-conditioning.
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Minor cleanliness issues
Some critics claimed they experienced rooms that could have been more thoroughly cleaned as well as dirty towels at times. There were also occasional claims of unpleasant musty or smoky odours in some rooms.
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Reports of nuisance noise
It was sometimes claimed that noise from neighbouring rooms and corridors was audible for light sleepers and interrupted their sleep.