Opened in 2007, this Radisson Blu Hotel was built following the architectural style of its neighboring harbor-front properties, albeit with a modern and unexceptional hotel-chain aesthetic. The lobby area is equally unremarkable, with clean, contemporary styling and a curving reception desk, and dotted with a few red-velvet seating areas. The property is spread over two buildings; the main one opens out to a wooden-terraced game area, while the other building has a back lawn centered around an outdoor swimming pool. Despite the chain ambiance, this hotel is relatively upmarket and attracts a mix of business and leisure guests who appreciate the security of staying with a known brand. 

The hotel is situated between Fort Saint-Nicolas and the Theatre de la Criee, overlooking the harbor in the center of the Vieux Port of Marseille. There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby, as well as the Cinq Mondes Spa, which offers  a range of treatments. Marseille Cathedral is a 20-minute walk away and the stunning Palais Longchamp is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The main train station that connects to direct to Paris is around 10 minutes by car or 25 minutes away on foot and the Marseille Provence Airport is a 20-minute drive away. 

The hotel's 189 air-conditioned rooms are decorated in a modern but cozy style, with dark-wood furnishings, patterned fabrics, and Provencal or African-style touches. Most have views over the harbor or the pool and the Old Port area, and suites come with a balcony or terrace. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, well-stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs with cable access, while some rooms also have capsule coffeemakers and bathrobes. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and lots of counter space, but some past guests have complained of bathroom maintenance issues.

The hotel has two outdoor spaces, one with an artificial boules pitch and a putting green, and the other with an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by wooden decking and lounge chairs. There's also a fitness room on-site with a few machines. The hotel has couple dining options: the Solaris Restaurant, serving Mediterranean favorites, and the poolside Blu Square, which offers a menu of grilled dishes and salads. The Cafe Terracotta serves a buffet breakfast every morning (not generally included in the rate) and guests can also sample cocktails and tapas in Scirocco Bar, which has views over the port. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.