Grand Hotel du Midi

Right on Place de la Comédie, this place drops you into the very heart of Montpellier, where the city feels lively, elegant and wonderfully easy to explore. The Opéra Comédie is practically next door, Saint-Roch station is around a five-minute walk away, and tram stops are close by too, so getting around is refreshingly simple. From here, you can wander the historic centre, dip into pretty squares and cafés, browse boutiques, or head out towards museums, gardens and the wider Mediterranean-flavoured city with very little effort.

Back at the hotel, the mood is classic but not stuffy, with a century-old setting and a stylish Art Deco feel that adds a bit of occasion to your city break. There’s a bar for easy drinks before dinner, a buffet breakfast to get the day going, plus handy extras like free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff to keep everything running smoothly. And when it comes to dining, you’re surrounded by restaurants and terraces on and around the square, so long lunches and leisurely dinners are never far away. This is a brilliant pick for a Montpellier break with culture, convenience and a dash of grandeur built in.