Les Quatre Dauphins

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel les Quatre Dauphins ('The Four Dolphins') in September 2024. The hotel is in the old town district about an 8 minute walk from the train station (Aix en Provence SNCF). The area was quiet and safe, and it was only a short walk to many local sights and the main street (Mirabeau) for cafes, bars, and shopping. I believe that we were in room 41 (recommended). Would also recommend that you take the optional morning breakfast in the sitting room adjacent to the lobby. The staff were exceptional. Friendly and polite, and lucky for us, there was no problem assisting us in English. A great stay. We we would certainly go back.

This place is old style, with no elevator, so be careful to get a lower floor if you are if a certain age or have health constraints. We were in the second floor, and carrying luggage that far was almost fatal! Apart from that everything else was great. First of all, the hotel is well situated in the small streets close to the centre of town. Everything is within easy reach. The rooms are small, just like a Parisian hotel, but we didn’t spend much time in the room apart from sleeping - so it was fine. The room was quiet, with the windows closed and aircon on. The bathroom was small, but adequate. We didn’t take breakfast, because we walked into the town centre every morning to sit in the open air watching people come and go, as they do. But breakfast is available on the ground floor for a modest charge. Order before 8.30pm for the following morning. Service was good and friendly, and we’d have no trouble recommending this hotel, especially for anyone travelling on a budget.

I highly recommend Hotel Les Quatre Dauphins. The hotel is charming and ideally situated on a lovely street convenient to the historic center. Most importantly, the staff goes out of their way to ensure a memorable stay. I had advised the hotel that my husband and I were celebrating a special anniversary. Upon entering our room at check in the staff had arranged rose petal hearts throughout the room. A really nice personal touch!

This is our 2nd stay. Very pleasant hotel with character. Located in a premium area, near to all there is to see alnd do. Staff that were extremely helpful when I and my wife became ill (nothing do do with the hotel!), changing cleaning times and ensuring we were OK.

We were 3 mature rugby World Cup supporters staying in Aix-en-Provence to watch the Wales match in Marseilles. We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights and it is in a great location for staying in the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Cafés, shops, and restaurants all within walking distance. The rooms are small but comfortable and are kept very clean. There is no lift, so keep that in mind if you have trouble climbing stairs. The manager and staff were very welcoming from the moment we arrived all the way through check out. The desk is manned 24/7 and the doors are kept locked to only allow hotel guests to enter which made it feel quite secure.

We returned to this charming old place after staying there with family some years back. We love the elegant Quartier Mazarin and the short walk over to the Cours Mirabeau, passages to the marchés and feeling part of the beautiful city. It is an old building, without elevators and we asked for a first floor room. Room was small and somewhat awkward in configuration, with narrow entry corridor, furniture jammed in and a tiny shower stall, etc. Quiet enough and bed was comfortable. We were told that new owners plan to renovate and reconfigure by making larger rooms out of two tiny ones in certain places. Good idea! The lovely breakfast room was quite pleasant and offered a nice choice of Continental breakfast components, including a made-to -order soft-boiled egg. Staff were charming and extremely helpful with recommendations of places to eat in the neighborhood, etc. No hotel parking but we lucked out with a municipal paid parking spot just one block away that cost about € 12 for a day/overnight. An antique spot that is comfortable enough for a couple of nights, and enjoyable for walking up to nearby Granet Museum and St. Jean de Malte Templar church. And the joyful Quatre Dauphins fountain to welcome us home.

The hotel is a small family hotel not far away from the mainstreet in Aix Provence It is very well situated and only in few minutes walk you have the street where there was a market 3 days a week, museums were in few minutes walking distance and cafe & restaurants all around you The staff at the hotel were wonderful and so helpful The rooms were small but the cleaness of them weee really good

Our room was on the second floor. It was small with a well designed bathroom. rue du quatre Septembre is a busy street and there was noise from pedestrians late into the night. It was a very easy walk to Parking Mignot. Breakfast is served in an attractive room on the ground floor. The reception staff were friendly.

We had a very comfortable room with ensuite shower. Central in Aix and yet quiet. Full of character. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Small, but cosy and good value for the centre of town.