Fodor's Expert Review Le Petit Nice Passedat

17 rue des Braves, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, 13007, France

On a rocky promontory overlooking the sea, this fantasy villa was bought from a countess in 1917 and converted to a sleek hotel-restaurant, where the Passédat family has been getting it right ever since, especially in the famous restaurant. Father and son man Provence's only three-Michelin-star kitchen (one of the coast's best), creating sea-anemone beignets, fresh fish roasted whole, and an entire €170 menu dedicated to Bouille Abaisse. Most rooms are minimalist, with some art deco–cum–postmodern touches, while outside the gorgeous heated pool is illuminated at night by antique gaslight fixtures.

PROS

  • home to Provence's only three-Michelin-star restaurant
  • breathtaking views
  • lovely pool area

CONS

  • leave your impatience at the door when you dine here
  • restaurant closed Sunday and Monday
  • not so easily accessible to city center by public transport

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
ServiceViews
Sophisticated
Central
Design
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 04–91–59–25–92

HOTEL DETAILS

16 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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