Mama Shelter Marseille
3 star hotelHotel64 Rue de la Loubiere, Marseille, 13006, FranceBold, playful and full of personality, Mama Shelter Marseille is a vibrant, design‑led hotel just a short stroll from the city’s bustling waterfront and key cultural attractions. With its energetic atmosphere and creative style, Mama Shelter offers a stay that’s as fun as it is comfortable — perfect for travellers seeking something with character right in the heart of Marseille.
Rooms are cleverly styled with quirky, contemporary décor and thoughtful touches that balance comfort with a sense of flair. Each space features modern amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi and flat‑screen TVs, ensuring a relaxed stay after a day exploring the city’s markets, beaches and historic districts.
Throughout the hotel, social spaces buzz with life. A lively restaurant and bar serve up casual, locally inspired cuisine and inventive cocktails, while relaxed lounges and communal areas invite guests to linger and mingle. With its mix of dynamic design, friendly service and unbeatable location, Mama Shelter Marseille stands out as a memorable base for your stay in the city.
Arriving in Marseille
1.5 km from Marseille Saint Charles
While you are in Marseille
1.3 km from The Château d'If
Excellent
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Stylish hotel
Excellent city hotel. Close to parking areas and public transportation. Awesome vibe.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Child and Baby services
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
- Tour and Activities desk
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-in
- Pets allowed
Rooms
Each room features bold, colourful décor with quirky design details, creating a fun yet relaxing atmosphere. Guests enjoy modern amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and well-appointed bathrooms with quality toiletries. Thoughtful touches, comfortable bedding and clever use of space make the rooms a stylish and cosy retreat after a day exploring Marseille.
Location
Find yourself at the Vieux Port within a 20-minute walk. Dip into buzzing bars and restaurants in the surrounding area. The Notre-Dame du Monts district is also nearby, and there’s a handy Métro station for jaunts elsewhere.
Our hints & tips
Endless fun is to be had here. Next to the live stage stands a four metre long table football game that can be played by up to 16 people! In the restaurant area, the long bar and open kitchen are facing each other, with tables in the middle made for sharing generous meals with friends.
Arriving in Marseille
1.5 km from Marseille Saint Charles
While you are in Marseille
1.3 km from The Château d'If
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Beautiful architecture
- Stylish hotel
Rated by
Business –
37%
Couple –
35%
Family –
19%
Solo –
9%
Rated 4.4/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent city hotel. Close to parking areas and public transportation. Awesome vibe.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent City Hotel
Review Highlights
Fantastic service
- Positive: 97% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 90% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 96% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 88% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 81%.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 89%.
- Negative: 67% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 83% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 90% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 90% said the booking process was inefficient.
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 91% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 90% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 81%.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 89%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Only 54% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Negative: 55% criticized the plain hotel.
- Negative: 69% didn't like the management.
- Negative: 83% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 90% said the booking process was inefficient.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 81%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 81%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 80%.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 91%.
- Positive: 78% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Only 53% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Neutral: Only 60% thought, the hotel was luxurious.
- Negative: 75% said the booking process was inefficient.
- Negative: 100% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 71% didn't like the management.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 81%.
- Neutral: Desserts were ok, said 56%.
- Neutral: Side dishes were satisfying, according to only 53%.
- Negative: 76% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 75% complained about the fish/seafood dishes.
- Negative: The price was too high for 57%.
Delicious food
- Positive: 92% loved the menu selection.
- Positive: 78% loved the dining experience.
- Positive: 80% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 80% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Neutral: Desserts were ok, said 62%.
- Neutral: Side dishes were satisfying, according to only 60%.
- Neutral: For 67%, the distance to the train station was ok.
- Negative: The price was too high for 75%.
- Negative: 71% complained about the fish/seafood dishes.
Great location
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 85%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 90%.
- Positive: 86% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 80% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 80% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 80% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Neutral: Parking was ok, according to 65%.
- Negative: For 87%, parking prices were too high.
Clean
- Positive: 76% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 87% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: For 50%, terrace was good enough.
- Neutral: Only 67% were satisfied with the proximity to shopping.
- Negative: 68% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: For 57%, the lobby entrance was sub-standard.
- Negative: 100% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 100% complained about the elevator.
Great amenities
- Positive: 73% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 88% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Neutral: For only 67%, the facilities were new enough.
- Neutral: 60% considered the lobby entrance to be so-so.
- Negative: 67% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 80% found the grounds unpleasant.
- Negative: Fair terrace, said 60%.
Room is all right
- Positive: 88% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 76% said rooms were clean.
- Neutral: Only 56% said rooms were big enough.
- Negative: 87% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 75% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 85% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: For 55%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 68% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 62% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
Comfortable
- Positive: 88% said the beds were comfortable.
- Neutral: Only 56% said rooms were big enough.
- Negative: 53% thought it was too noisy.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 75% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 79% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 91% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: For 52%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 75% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 69% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 86% were disappointed with the minibar.
Value for money could be better
- Negative: 76% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: The price was too high for 75%.
- Negative: 55% said rooms were small.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 83%.
- Negative: 83% criticized the small bathroom.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 100% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: The price was too high for 70%.
Complaints about WiFi
- Negative: 94% said the wifi quality was bad.
