The hotel is centrally located in the Pharo district, opposite the Palais de Congres and the Port, and just behind the Fort, one of Marseille's main landmarks. The rooms are of medium size. They are furnished in a modern style with dark grey furniture and a grey carpet. Each room features a large black and white photograph printed on canvas. The bathrooms are fully tiled with beige unpolished tiles. Rooms and bathrooms are in excellent condition. The restaurant is located on the first floor. It is tastefully furnished in a modern style, and it opens up to a large terrace where meals can also be taken in the warmer months. The restaurant is open plan and also incorporates a bar area. This is a modern 4 storey sand stone building. The lobby is accommodated in a very attractive traditional building which used to be part of the former Pasteur institute. This building is painted in ocre. It is directly connected to the main hotel building. On the inside it is very modern, the lobby area is laid out with dark grey tiles, the large reception desk is to the left of the entrance. In the back of the lobby is an attractive lounge area, entirely constructed with glass. A large dark grey staircase leads to the first floor bar and restaurant area. This is an excellent modern property with many original features. The corridors are all indirectly lit in different neon colours, blue,pink, green and yellow. All areas of the hotel a bright and spacious. ( 0708/ss )