La Relève

La Relève is one of Marseille’s legendary establishments. This small hotel, situated above the bar of the same name, is located in the Endoume district, just a few minutes from the Old Port, and feels more like the home of a gracious host than a traditional boutique hotel. Each of the few rooms is dedicated to a specific colour – ranging from rich green to warm ochre and deep blue – and is individually designed to match. Old wooden floors, natural stone, vintage furniture and selected design classics create a relaxed atmosphere that fits in perfectly with the city. Down in the bar, from early evening onwards, neighbours, creative types and regulars meet for a pastis or a glass of natural wine, before many head off to the surrounding restaurants. It is precisely this mix that gives the hotel its charm: you’re not isolated, but right at the heart of life in one of Marseille’s most authentic neighbourhoods. Whether you stroll through the narrow streets to the sea in the morning or stay for a drink at the bar in the evening, you’ll experience the city from a perspective you’d be hard-pressed to find in large hotels. A hotel with plenty of personality that captures the relaxed, creative spirit of Marseille in a special way.