Overlooking marseille's old port, this brilliant 5-star hotel offers a gourmet restaurant with panoramic harbour views and an outdoor heated pool. It is just a 5-minute walk from the saint victor abbey.The elegant and air-conditioned guest rooms at the sofitel marseille vieux-port have modern bathrooms. Each room is equipped with satellite tv and some also have harbour views and balconies.Les trois forts is the sofitel's panoramic restaurant. It serves gourmet cuisine, accompanied by fine wines and champagnes. A full daily breakfast is also provided.Le carre lounge bar and the spa centre both have views of the old port. The spa includes a hammam, jacuzzi and sauna.The sofitel marseilles is just a 5-minute walk from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The calanque de sugiton is a 20-minute drive away and the chateau d'if is accessible by ferry from the nearby marina.On overall a well appreciated place to be staying for business or leisure! Please note that this year the opening dates of the Sofitel Marseille Vieux port swimming pool will be: 12 April 2014 to 31 October 14.Please note the swimming pool opening hours for the hotel: Monday to Wednesday: From 10:00 to 20:00 Thursday to Friday: From 10:00 to 21:00 Saturday: From 09:00 to 20:00 Sunday: From 09:00 to 14:00.