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title: "Hotel Ariana vs Maison Olea: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Ariana or Maison Olea in Marseille? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Ariana vs Maison Olea

Both are in Marseille, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · 1st Arrondissement
## [Hotel Ariana](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ariana-marseille/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.2 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1564091/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · 1st Arrondissement
## [Maison Olea](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/maison-olea-marseille/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.9 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1814449/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Ariana

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 270 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Ariana if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 3)

### Choose Maison Olea if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.9 / 5.2)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 18)

### Why is Hotel Ariana better than Maison Olea?

1.  More guest reviews (160 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×27)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:30) (−3h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Maison Olea better than Hotel Ariana?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.9 vs 5.2) (+4.7)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Ariana | Maison Olea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.2 | 9.9  (+4.7) |
| Location | 9.6  (+0.4) | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+1.0) | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 5.6 | 8.3  (+2.7) |
| Guest rating | 5.2 | 9.9  (+4.7) |
| Number of reviews | 160  (+154) | 6 |
| Google rating | 2.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 162 | – |
| Rank in Marseille | bottom 1% | top 25%  (+75%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6  (+0.4) | 9.2 |
| Distance to 1st Arrondissement centre | 320 m | 320 m |
| To public transport | 160 m  (−190 m) | 350 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 90 m | 20 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24  (+5) | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 34 | 33 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 18 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 8  (+4) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−3h) | 16:30 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

270 m apart

Hotel Ariana: city centre: 440 m, nearest station Gare de Noailles: 160 m, Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 sights within 1 km.

Maison Olea: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Gare de Noailles: 350 m, Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): 21 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Marseille

[Marseille weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/marseille/weather)

## Hotel Ariana or Maison Olea: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Ariana or Maison Olea?

Hotel Ariana leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Maison Olea is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Ariana or Maison Olea?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Hotel Ariana and Maison Olea?

The two hotels are 270 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-ariana-marseille-vs-maison-olea-marseille/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/