Best Hotels in Toulouse City Centre
Boutique Hotel Garonne & Luxury Accommodation on Place du Capitole
Sep 30, 2009
Capitole Square is the heart of Toulouse and the perfect base to explore the main sights, enjoy a shopping spree in the Old Town or stroll down to the Garonne and relax on the banks. Most attractions are within walking distance and at the end of a busy day, guests can gently slip back into the secluded world of their luxury accommodation.
The city pass, ‘Toulouse en liberté,’ offers discounts in some of the best hotels and a range of other venues. It can be purchased from the tourist office and is valid for a year.
Luxury Accommodation, Crowne Plaza Toulouse Capitole
The Crowne Plaza Toulouse has 162 rooms, some with views over the Capitole or inner courtyards. The 118 Tradition rooms offer space and comfort, draped in blue and yellow colours typical of the South of France, while the 32 Club Plaza come in beige and Burgundy tones with emblazoned furnishings. Top of the range are 7 Junior Suites and 3 Presidential Suites with private dining.
L’Autan-tic gourmet restaurant opens on to the patio, offering a traditional and innovative cuisine based on fresh produce. Menus include a Discovery option and Chef’s Surprise. The Petit Patio is a popular gastronomic venue while the seasonal Grand Patio specializes in summer fare. The bar serves hot and cold snacks and mouth watering cakes.
There is a fitness centre where massage is available on request.
Grand Hotel de l’Opéra, one of the Best Hotels in Toulouse City Centre
Set in a 17th century convent Place du Capitole, the Grand Hotel de l’Opéra boasts just 50 rooms oozing elegance and charm. They range from Classic, in shades of Opera red, to individually designed Superior rooms, sophisticated Deluxe and Suites.
The hotel bar is adorned with Venetian masks and mirrors and there are two restaurants. Les Jardins de l’Opéra serve regional dishes and great wines in the inner courtyard or the dining room rotunda, Le Grand Café de l’Opéra is a bustling Parisian style brasserie, famed for its tasty rustic fare.
In conjunction with Espace Fonvieille, the spa offers sauna, hammam and massage, from Shiatsu to hot stones, as well as beauty treatments, slimming and life coaching. The three hour long Prestige rituals include Oriental and Moroccan therapies.
Boutique Hotels, Garonne and Grand Balcon
The boutique hotel Garonne is tucked in a quiet lane leading down to the river. The 14 rooms and suites boast parquet floors, marble bathrooms with luxury amenities and soft silken fabrics. The hotel combines traditional elegance and contemporary design. The restaurant serves fine wines and local food in romantic vaulted alcoves.
On Capitole Square, the Hotel du Grand Balcon is a relaxing four star venue where rooms range from Cosy, Classic and Privilege to Deluxe and Suite. Soothing pictures of sky and clouds play a prominent role in the décor, paying tribute to St Exupéry who piloted the first airmail planes from Toulouse to Dakar.
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