Escale Oceania was one of the few hotels showing vacancies for a visit to Aix during festival time. It was over-priced,bland, and the "chambre confort " cramped. Any suggestion that it is centrally located is inaccurate. Bus travel was quite efficient by day, but non existent after dark, with few taxis available to service a large festival population, so making the location even less desirable. It was clean but forgettable, and right by the main highway so opening a window was not advisable, nor swimming, as the noise level was unsettling. This hotel may work for people with cars who just want a bed, a free park and tours into the countryside, or as overnight 'business' guests, but it is not a good choice for the car-free visitor to the absolutely gorgeous and cultured city of Aix. Stay central if you are in the latter category, find a charming hotel, and give this one a miss.

I asked for a triple room with a sightseeing tour but they took us to a tiny room where we could barely move around. Staff were very indifferent, both in reception and bar areas.
There is no transport to the town that you have to drive to center anyway..

Very recently refurbished hotel, the rooms are large, well furnished and very clean. The hotel is about a 20 minute walk to the centre.

Nice hotel in a super town. Most of the most-visited villages in this part of Provence are within 1.5 hrs from Aix. The hotel staff made the stay particularly enjoyable. They were so accommodating! Near public transportation; free parking, for those with a vehicle. Very quiet.