We’re BW Rewards members and couldn’t find anything available in Cassis. Looking close by, I was struck by a photo of the view from this hotel onto the harbor. Their available rooms (harbor view) were a little pricier than we usually like, but we decided to treat ourselves. So glad we did! Maria and other personnel were super accommodating and pleasant, and the hotel is comfortable, with clean, elegant decor, perfectly located for the best views of the harbor! Our room was very spacious, with a large bathroom (huge shower) and separate toilet. There is a large window between the room and the bathroom, allowing for natural light in the bathroom, with a privacy shade. Features included automatic lighting in closets, safe, mini-bar, lighting and outlets on either side of the bed, immaculate linens, and huge flatscreen TV. Our balconied room, 301, had a perfect view of the harbor with vintage crane designed by Eiffel. At night, there was perfect quiet and, in the morning, beautiful natural light poured into the room. (There are sliding doors out onto the balcony and both sheer and room-darkening shades.) La Ciotat is not far from Cassis and, if you like, you can take an alternate road recommended by Rick Steve’s called la Route des Cretes. It’s a little hair-raising, but scenic! Breakfast was an additional €16 (but we didn’t try it) and underground, secured parking was €12 per day. One evening, we ate at the Italian restaurant a few steps from the hotel, La Vigne à l’Olivier. OMG, so good! While in La Ciotat, we took a boatride along the coast, past Cassis and to the Calanques, and we also hiked (from the closest starting point) to the Calanque d’en Vau. We found La Ciotat to be a delightful alternative to the larger Cassis and highly recommend this BW! less