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Best 5 Montpellier Hotels

Top 5 Places to Stay in Montpellier, France

By Kelby Carr, About.com

Montpellier hotels feature a nice variety, ranging from upscale accommodations to budget hotels and from intimate inns to chains. Here is a list of the best Montpellier hotels for a wide range of budgets.

1. Le Jardin des Sens Hotel in Montpellier

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Le Jardin des Sens in Montpellier is a four-star gem in the city. It is a tad outside the heart of the city center, but this charming 12-room escape is worth the trouble. The restaurant is the highlight of a stay here, for the divine food as well as the collection of paintings on the walls.

2. New Hotel du Midi Montpellier

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The Place de la Comedie in Montpellier is the epicenter of activity, and this hotel is situated right on the square. This hotel is mere steps from the bustle of activity, numerous sidewalk cafes, a shopping mall, adorable and medieval boutique-lined streets, and a city outdoor produce market. If you like to be in the thick of things, this hotel is an ideal choice. It is also reasonably priced for such a central location, and the rooms are comfortable, clean and attractive.

3. Chateau Residence de Bionne Montpellier

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If you're going to visit the South of France, why not stay with style? This lovely 17th-century chateau makes for a unique and amazing stay in France. Situated in Montpellier, it's also more affordable than the more popular chateau hotels in Northern France outside Paris and around the Loire.

4. Mercure Montpellier Antigone Hotel

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Hotel Mercure Montpellier appears close to the Place de la Comédie on a map, the map doesn’t tell all. The fact is it rests below the Place, which means you must either take a round-about uphill walk to the center of things or climb a few flights of stairs to get there. That is probably the only inconvenient and irritating thing about the hotel, and it isn't a major one. On the plus side, it is reasonably-priced for the central location and you can be in the thick of it in mere moments. There are also some nice non-chain-like touches, like hip and contemporary décor, as well as a detailed coffee menu at the restaurant bar. The rooms are basic and reasonably-sized.

5. Sofitel Montpellier Antigone

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Like the Mercure, this is another chain hotel that stands out from your typical chain hotel experience. This is also centrally located a few steps from the Place de la Comedie and the mall. Some nice extras at the Sofitel include the panoramic and lush rooftop garden, pool and lounge.

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