25 rue du 4 Septembre, Aix-en-Provence, France | (888) 710-7049
Romantic, intimate boutique hotel a five-minute walk from Old Town
Sophisticated rooms with luxe details, such as teakwood floors
Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads; some have freestanding tubs
Chic lobby and stylish library lounge with games and books
Free daily breakfast buffet and 24-hour room service
Chic basement spa area with small pool and steam room
Honesty bar, plus coffee available throughout day
iPads available for guests' use upon request
Parking available (must be reserved in advance)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms don't include minibars or coffee/tea service (suite does)
No restaurant, gym, or elevator on-site
Pool is small
La Maison d'Aix is a four-room, upscale, boutique property with an intimate bed-and-breakfast vibe but with the perks that usually come with larger properties. Rooms are sophisticated and spacious with teakwood floors, goose-down duvets, and rainfall showerheads, and the suite has a lovely balcony, Bose sound system, and a minibar. The hotel offers stylish lounge areas, a delicious breakfast buffet that's included in the room rate, and an honesty bar. There's also a chic basement spa area with a small pool, steam room, and lounge. Travelers might want to also consider the Renaissance Aix en Provence Hotel, a larger property with a full-service spa, fitness center, and restaurant -- but it lacks the intimacy and personalized service of this small boutique.
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Scene
Chic, luxury boutique hotel with romantic ambience
La Maison d'Aix is situated in the 18th-century private home of Mademoiselle Henriette Reboul, a woman who was prominent in her time and hosted famous friends and lovers here. The renovation took three years, and the painstaking care comes through in the property's chic, sophisticated look and attention to detail. Part high-end bed-and-breakfast, part boutique hotel, La Maison d'Aix is intimate and romantic. Despite its size, it has features usually associated with larger establishments, such as multiple lounge areas and a pool and steam room. The lobby is sleek and white, pairing luxurious velvet couches with modern armchairs and contemporary art. A separate lounge adds charming boudoir-inspired flare with a red striped couch, shiny drapes over shuttered windows, vintage furniture, and teakwood floors. The hotel draws mostly leisure travelers, and is especially geared toward couples.
Location
Centrally located, a four-minute walk from Old Town and Cours Mirabeau
Situated on a narrow, one-way street, La Maison d'Aix is conveniently located, within a four-minute walk of Old Town and Cours Mirabeau, a long pedestrian boulevard known for its shops, cafes, fountains, and plane trees. It's a three-minute walk to Le Musee Granet, which features works by Francois Granet, Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse, Monet, and Van Gogh. Other sights within walking distance include Saint Jean de Malte (five minutes), the Aix-en-Provence Festival (12 minutes), and Aix Cathedral (12 minutes). Bastide du Jas de Bouffan is a 24-minute walk or a seven-minute drive.The Gare Aix-en-Provence train station is a six-minute walk from the hotel, but guests should note that high-speed TGV trains that go to major national and international cities leave from a different station, Gare d'Aix-en-Provence TGV, about a 20-minute drive from the city center. The Gare Routiere bus station is an 12-minute walk, and offers regularly scheduled trips to Marseilles and Avignon. Marseille Provence Airport is about a 25-minute drive without traffic. Parking should be reserved in advance, as the hotel has only two parking spots.
Rooms
Sophisticated rooms and suites with modern amenities and luxe details
La Maison d'Aix has three rooms and one suite, all individually decorated in a sophisticated, contemporary style. Beautiful teak wood floors meet fresh white walls while gray or black accents, like headboards, blankets, or upholstered chairs, create chic contrast. Furniture and upholstery is well-made, and beds are finished with goose-down duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. Bathrooms are similarly stylish with wood vanities featuring square or bowl-shaped white sinks with vintage-style hardware in silver. Showers are roomy and have rainfall showerheads. Some rooms include chic freestanding bathtubs. Rooms are spacious and have individually controlled air-conditioning, desks, safes, and 37- to 40-inch flat-screen TVs with international channels. Wi-Fi is free, and iPads are available for guests upon request. Bathrooms include magnifying mirrors, hairdryers, robes, and slippers, and individual toiletries. The Suite includes extras such as a separate living room area, a balcony with a table and chairs, a Bose sound system, and a minibar.
Features
Chic lounge areas, free breakfast buffet, small spa, and extremely attentive staff
For a four-room boutique hotel, La Maison d'Aix is packed with extras. In addition to a chic lobby, there's the artsy La Salon Rouge, a library lounge with games, books, and a TV and DVD player. Light snacks are often left out in the common areas during the day. A beautiful kitchen includes an honesty bar as well as a long table where the daily breakfast buffet is served. The breakfast is included in the room rate, and offers well-made standards like eggs, fruit, pastries, and coffee. Room service is available 24 hours. A small, 24-hour spa is situated in the stylish basement level. It includes a small pool finished with mosaic tiling, a steam room, and a lounge area located in a stone grotto with an arched ceiling. There is no fitness area or business center. Guests can borrow iPads, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Guests have noted the personalized service and warmth of the staff, who offer recommendations, reservations, and luggage assistance. Limited parking is available, but should be reserved in advance.
