Welcome to Hotel Amista, Provencal Home by Dorothee Delaye Located at the Old Port of Marseille
Welcome to the real South. Where the sun is king and conviviality is the order of the day.
Enter the Noailles district. Contrasting, creative. A stone's throw from the Old Port and the legendary Canebière. As you turn down a narrow alleyway, the majestic façade of our Amista hotel, adorned with lion heads, gargoyles and wrought-iron balconies, recounts a glorious past. Inside, the soul of a Provencal home awaits you.
Welcome to Ginto, a chic and elegant neighborhood home. A 24-room hotel designed like an upscale house dedicated to travels. The luxury of palatial bedding, decor by Dorothée Delaye, pieces found on our travels and the pleasure of feeling at home in an intimate, unpretentious setting. Amista? It's the new name of the former Hôtel Saint-Louis, completely redesigned in the Ginto style. It means "friendship" in Provençal, and for us, it means a lot.
Our Rooms and Suites
Our rooms, just steps from the Old Port, are true havens of peace. Their chic atmosphere invites you to relax and escape, while the balconies or terraces offer a soothing view over Marseille.Each room features high-quality amenities carefully selected to ensure a unique experience: queen-size bed, free WiFi, shower or bathtub… The refined retro décor creates a warm ambiance with wall photos, vintage mirrors, and wooden chairs, making the space both intimate and welcoming.
Succumb to the charm of a new gourmet restaurant
On the dining side, Table Louison, named in homage the Saint-Louis district with a feminine touch, takes a "home from home" approach! The kitchen features authentic, no-fuss gastronomy that's all about sharing sharing and conviviality. With its bar reminiscent of old apothecary counters, the bistro atmosphere bistro atmosphere is welcoming and bright, chic but not stuffy chic but not stuffy, in the image of its host venue. Throughout the throughout the day, the Hotel Amista's restaurant will be delighted to welcome all those looking for a place where they can share a moment in total simplicity!
Neighbourhood life
Bistros, spices, colorful boats, singing voices, the daily market, old-fashioned boutiques... here, everything shines. With pink cheeks and your feet (almost) in the Mediterranean, you're just a stone's throw from the Vieux Port. You're staying in a district where small scallops rub shoulders with Haussmannian buildings, narrow streets and institutions like the Maison Empereur boutique, with its centuries of history. Our Amista is the ideal starting point for exploring this authentic Marseille.
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