Featuring a grand piano, HOTEL C2, located in the Pierre Puget courtyard in Marseille, is a 19th-century private mansion converted into a hotel It features the original marble and parquet floors, columns, bas-relief sculptures, frescoes and bronze banisters, whilst offering a minimalist, contemporary twist It opened in April 2014 The light and airy guest rooms are spacious with designer furnishings and have a private bathroom In the lounge you can enjoy home-made Sunday brunches, afternoon tea or evening drinks, with eclectic music in the background Facilities include a spa with a relaxation room, indoor pool and thermal baths, a bar and meeting room The hotels specially-chartered boat leaves from the Vieux Port, and is available with the beach package Each month the hotel also hosts art and photographic exhibitions and performances