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Where to stay Marseille? Mother plus adult daughter.

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Hello. We are hotel people planning a fall off season trip to Marseille and environs. ( When I say hotel people, I mean I am not interested in an Airbnb.)

I like safety, someone at the front desk, and a location conducive to walking out and nabbing coffee or a restaurant meal.

I have heard about staying near the port. I have heard about staying in Le Panier.

Might anyone offer tips on neighborhoods and specific hotels?

For an fyi, prior mother-daughter trips have taken us to Porto and to Istanbul

Thank you in advance.

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I stayed at the Hôtel La Résidence du Vieux-Port in 2017. I do not remember much about the hotel other than the fantastic view and proximity to all we wanted to see. We walked everywhere; the harbor is lively with tourists and locals. The room was very comfortable, with a balcony overlooking the port! I would stay there again.

I am going to Porto in September after a few days in the Douro Valley. Any dining or site recommendations?

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Hi NYCMOM. I stayed in the old port area right near the port. I thought it was a great location for my short stay. Very walkable, many restaurants nearby. The tourist information office wal also near. Although I found Le Panier interesting and picturesque to walk around, I don't think I would choose to stay there; it is very hilly. Hotel Hermes, where I stayed, felt very safe, had friendly helpful front desk staff, an elevator, an option to pay extra for breakfast there which I did not do but I was able to have coffee in their breakfast room in the morning. It seemed nice to me for a 2 star very reasonably priced hotel and was recommended in the RS and Rough Guide books. However, as the reviews and listings note, the rooms are small which may be a concern for 2 people.

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