19th-century hôtel particulier transformed into a habitable art gallery, in the heart of old Aix.
Hôtel Particulier Le 28 - Spa & Art Luxury Design
From
297 €
“Heated pool in an 800 m² enclosed garden, invisible from rue du Quatre Septembre.”
L'Hôtel Particulier Le 28 occupies an Aix-en-Provence mansion from the 19th century, hidden behind a discreet gate a stone's throw from cours Mirabeau. We cross a garden of olive trees and lavender before reaching the reception, set in the former winter salon with preserved mouldings. The rooms blend original parquet, contemporary design furniture and signed works of art (canvases, sculptures, light installations). The 200 m² spa offers hammam, sauna and treatment cabins with Sothys products, the outdoor pool remains open from April to October. The service is attentive without being intrusive, we appreciate the discretion of the place. From 297 € per night, it is an address for those seeking the intimacy of a house rather than the pomp of a palace. ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Le 28 to couples in their thirties and forties who prefer the atmosphere of a luxury guesthouse to the codes of a traditional palace. It is an address for romantic weekends, cultural escapes (Fondation Vasarely, musée Granet on foot), wellness retreats with unlimited spa access. Contemporary art lovers find an extra reason, the rotating collection justifies several stays.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The hotel occupies an Aix-en-Provence hôtel particulier built in the 1870s, typical of Provençal bourgeois architecture with Bibémus stone façade and pastel blue shutters. Interiors renovated in 2015 in an art gallery spirit: white walls, polished concrete, whitewashed oak parquet, signed furniture (Eames, Starck, Paulin). Original volumes preserved, 3.20-metre ceilings, Carrara marble fireplaces. Fifteen rooms and suites spread over three levels, all different, from 22 to 45 m².
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The restaurant offers a short Mediterranean menu (five starters, five mains) served in the vaulted dining room or on the garden terrace according to season. Continental breakfast with viennoiseries from boulangerie Béchard, fresh juices, Corsican charcuterie and local cheeses. The cocktail bar stays open until midnight, wine list focused on Provençal appellations (Bandol, Cassis, Palette). Room service available from 7am to 11pm, reduced menu after 10pm.
Highlights
- Private 800 m² garden with heated pool, sun loungers and shaded pergola
- Permanent contemporary art collection displayed in common areas and rooms
- Sothys spa with hammam, sauna and 3 treatment cabins by reservation
- 400 metres from cours Mirabeau and fontaine de la Rotonde
- Marseille-Provence airport shuttle on request (30 km, 35 minutes)
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Aix-en-Provence
Le 28 stands on rue du Quatre Septembre, a quiet street in the Quartier Mazarin, five minutes' walk from cours Mirabeau. Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins 100 metres away, cathédrale Saint-Sauveur ten minutes. The neighbourhood is residential, cobbled, lined with 17th- and 18th-century hôtels particuliers converted into apartments or art galleries. Gare TGV Aix-en-Provence 15 km away (shuttle available), Marseille-Provence airport 30 km. Private parking on site, limited spaces, reservation required.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted on request, 25 € per night, basket and bowls provided.
- Pool
- Outdoor heated, open April to October, 10am-8pm.
- Spa
- Hammam and sauna with free access, treatments by reservation 48h in advance.
- Parking
- Private on site, 20 € / night, limited spaces, reservation required.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the property, fibre optic.
- Children
- Welcome, cot and extra bed free on request.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Restaurant
Private parking
Spa and wellness centre
On-site parking
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi connection
Location
Where Hôtel Particulier Le 28 - Spa & Art Luxury Design is located
Exact address
Hôtel Particulier Le 28 - Spa & Art Luxury Design
Address
28 Rue du Quatre Septembre
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