57%Le Huitieme Hotel  

Don't stay here! We were overcharged for our room by about 20 euros! The staff is virtually nonexistent The rooms are old and smelly. The walls are thin. You can hear everything happening on your floor. And the hotel is actually in the suburbs of Marseille. Definitely not worth the money. just...

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by Jlane1 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

5

It's terrible. I don't advice this hotel. Besides, it's not a hotel. The room is very dirty, and the bed too. It has not a reception, you have to call for someone to give you a pass to enter in "hotel". Terrible. I think that hostelworld should cancel this name of the site. I'm from...

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by ismaellopesbrasil – posted on Oct 8, 2008

1

The first thought: What I am doing here??? Old furniture, moist in the bathroom gave the room and unpleasant feeling.Shower inside the room but toilet outside and shared!...Would not come back.

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by mafpires2875 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

8

40 minute walk from train station, no one was there after 1pm, had to call to get in. Far away from any nightlife.

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by adoyler20 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

13

No towels! It is expensive for what you get.

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by dmitry6697 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

Nice hotel in a very french style. Theres no a/c so expect to sleep witha fan on during summer. Helpful staff.

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by w-tic – posted on Sep 2, 2008

1

Nasty. The toilet was busted, the location was grim, and it was waay too expensive for what you get.

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by kateking4926 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

12

The location wasn't that great but it was really close to a metro station which can get you anywhere you need to go.

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by annaszuto1930 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

4

Dirty dirty dirty! They didn't cleaned the bed and towels once (and we've been there for a week!), the bed was broken and therefore ducktaped, we had a broken sink, mould all over the bathroom (and it was smelly), there is no private toilet, there were dead cockroaches on the floor next to the... more Dirty dirty dirty! They didn't cleaned the bed and towels once (and we've been there for a week!), the bed was broken and therefore ducktaped, we had a broken sink, mould all over the bathroom (and it was smelly), there is no private toilet, there were dead cockroaches on the floor next to the kitchen and the staff was only in the hotel from 07.00h - 15.00h (they were nice though). The location is very good and the beach is near.close

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by margit-pothoven5715 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

This hotel was really dirty, the furniture was really old and the price we paid for it was not really at all.

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by e-pelaez-m2266 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

3

sleeping outside is more fun, cooler, less smelly and much more hygienic

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by philipluschen4770 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

2

When we made our reservation we specified that we would be arriving after 10pm, and on arrival we discovered that we needed a code to get in anytime after 930 pm and so we had to search around town for a phone to get the code which was a nightmare late at night! When we got into our room our sink... more When we made our reservation we specified that we would be arriving after 10pm, and on arrival we discovered that we needed a code to get in anytime after 930 pm and so we had to search around town for a phone to get the code which was a nightmare late at night! When we got into our room our sink was broken so when we went to brush our teeth the bathroom flooded! Also, when we went downstairs at night we saw massive cockroaches in the restraunt part of the hostel - disgusting!close

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by shoe-lust8260 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

4

We were disappointed to find out that a private bathroom meant only a shower and sink (no toilet). We felt that the price was reasonable for the area we were in.

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by manda2-19-839107 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

6

Horrific.....If you have to choose between Le Huitieme and a park bench, take the park bench option! Booked a 2 bed twin room had to sleep 2 males in a double bed that was not much larger than a single in a small, cramped, loud, hot, unclean room. The bathrooms are mouldy and you can only... more Horrific.....If you have to choose between Le Huitieme and a park bench, take the park bench option! Booked a 2 bed twin room had to sleep 2 males in a double bed that was not much larger than a single in a small, cramped, loud, hot, unclean room. The bathrooms are mouldy and you can only check-in at certain times yet it is mentioned that there is a 24hour reception. Basically dont stay there.close

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by Beldham – posted on Jul 4, 2008

1

the place is hardly ever open, and our private bedroom with private bathroom was just that... a shower and sink, the toilet is out in the hall to share with the entire floor. We stayed 4 nights and the room wasnt cleaned once, the bed had broken so they'd chucked a piece of wood under the... more the place is hardly ever open, and our private bedroom with private bathroom was just that... a shower and sink, the toilet is out in the hall to share with the entire floor. We stayed 4 nights and the room wasnt cleaned once, the bed had broken so they'd chucked a piece of wood under the mattress that hung out at the ends, and the room was hotter than my local sauna. Ive stayed in hostels that are 100X better, and a tenth of the price.close

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by lisahuitema9999 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

11

They messed up our booking, so haven't actually stayed at the place. Though they were very helpful and found an other hotel with better placement for us. And they paid for the taxi to the other hotel.

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by lyllerh – posted on Jul 1, 2008

2

small neat and effecient. the method of getting into the hotel is pretty sneaky and a fun start to my trip! safe enough..easy to get places by metro though hard to get back to at night after things close.

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by only-a-sav9162 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

4

pas genial

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by leovo – posted on Jun 26, 2008

5

nobody was there when we arrived and you have to call a number on the wall. very disapointing!! i dont carry a phone with me. after 2 hrs when i finally managed to get in my key broke in the door and there was nobody there to help! make sure u have a phone!!

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by cpbrink4761 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

17

The staff were so helpful. They were really lovely and helped me to find a doctor when I was sick. As far as cleanliness goes, there was popcorn in one of the beds and crumbs on the floor when we arrived. We also returned in the evening to find the door of our room wide open (we had locked... more The staff were so helpful. They were really lovely and helped me to find a doctor when I was sick. As far as cleanliness goes, there was popcorn in one of the beds and crumbs on the floor when we arrived. We also returned in the evening to find the door of our room wide open (we had locked it)- the cleaner had probably forgot to lock it, but luckily none of our belongings were taken.close

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by leahderuyter5788 – posted on Jun 19, 2008

2

The worst hostel i ever stayed in, if you got any other possibilities take those.....no joke. Do not worry if you get there and the hostel is closed, you will get in all you need to do is phone a nunber.....make sure you got credit to phone them....

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by tompornagyur9061 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

2

nobody work in this hotel after 3pm. you have to call to make check in, and they ll give you a code to open door. the key are inside room. if you are girl and traveling alone, don't go. dirty and smelling. only the guy and girl whom works in the cafe below the hotel are nice in that place.

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by amontanare4561 – posted on Jun 15, 2008

4

Tout le monde a été super gentil, je vous récommende fortement cet endroit près de la gare.

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by markitogu953 – posted on Jun 7, 2008

10

Staff were great but could not make up for substandard room. First I noticed stickiness & black mould in the bathroom. Then I could not regulate the hot and cold water in the shower. I did speak to the staff who called in a plumber. But there was no solution. So I used a small glass &... more Staff were great but could not make up for substandard room. First I noticed stickiness & black mould in the bathroom. Then I could not regulate the hot and cold water in the shower. I did speak to the staff who called in a plumber. But there was no solution. So I used a small glass & water from the sink to wash all 3 days of my stay. The shower water was scalding hot. Also there were ugly black cockroaches in the room. On the plus side housekeeping neatened the room every day.close

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by Vazm – posted on Jun 2, 2008

5

good if you want to stay close to the beach otherwise you have to take the bus or the metro , and they stop working by 10 pm, but you can also ride a bike, there is a bike station very close to the hostel.

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by ivaniamarisol1517 – posted on May 13, 2008

1

You should find Negresko Av. first and then find the Mazarguus Ave for this hotel. I think The most problem is check in, You have to have a cellphone or find a phone in the street to call the owner and take the entry code Number and your room Number. It would make problem.

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by azadeh73267 – posted on May 10, 2008

10

I found cockroaches in my bed.

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by Rebecca6849 – posted on Apr 15, 2008

3

The reception should be open at evenings.

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by danielstenkvist9336 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

1

Its a hotel. A little expensive, and you have to call a number in order to get the keys of your room. I thought that was weird.

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by romifilippi1446 – posted on Feb 25, 2008

5

we were shocked to find out that we had to pay 6 euros for a breakfast that consisted of bread & coissants. we were under the impression that breakfast would be included. As we frequently travel to europe to watch football, we may consider using alternative accommodation & suppliers

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by earlelfc1822 – posted on Dec 14, 2007

1

An enjoyable place in a good location handy to the coast and subway. Bathrooms could do with a little bit of renovation. Altogether good value though.

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by Jeffbro – posted on Nov 27, 2007

3