Situated on the Kennedy Corniche between the Old Port and Prado beaches, at the foot of the upscale Roucas-Blanc neighborhood, and just 20 minutes from Saint-Charles train station.
Its stunning panoramic views of Marseille bay and the Mediterranean, the warm, upbeat staff led by dynamic director Moïse Aykanat—a former Nouvelle Star contestant—the bold, joyful colors offsetting the crisp white rooms, and the thrill of rediscovering this legendary nightlife spot reborn. Marseille pulses with energy; nhow is where you recharge in style.
Lounge at the indoor/outdoor Sky Bar with harbor vistas and killer music curation, indulge in the Phytomer spa and saltwater outdoor pool from Roucas-Blanc's spring, or chill at the vibrant yellow Cactus Bar…
For sea swims, walk minutes to Plage du Prophète or Roucas-Blanc beach. Dive into culture at Le Corbusier's UNESCO-listed Cité Radieuse, Mucem, or Euroméditerranée—home to Zaha Hadid, Rudy Ricciotti, and Jean Nouvel designs. Stroll the Old Port and Le Panier district, of course.
Chef Benjamin Mathieu's approachable bistronomic dishes: raw sea bream in frozen bonito broth with iodized notes, spice-rubbed saddle and leg of suckling lamb, meringue mille-feuille…
Rooms from €150. Beers €5/6, cocktails €10/12, daily menu (starter/main/dessert) €32. 200 Corniche Président John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 13007 Marseille, www.nhow-marseille.com.
