Rugby World Cup: Toulouse Hotels
Hotel Accommodation in Toulouse where France, New Zealand, Fiji Play
France, New Zealand, Fiji and Japan play matches in Toulouse in the Rugby World Cup 2007, and France's big rugby capital's hotels ranges from 5-star luxury to budget
Toulouse is right in the rugby heartland of southwest France, and probably the country's number one rugby city. Perpignan might argue, but then Perpignan aren't hosting any matches in the Rugby World Cup 2007, rather to everyone's surprise. But there are four games in Toulouse, including games for France and New Zealand, both eagerly awaited. There's sure to be a big demand on hotel rooms, and even though Toulouse is a large city with a lot of hotels, from deluxe to boutique to budget options, you'd better book ahead if you want to be sure to have somewhere to stay. Here are some Toulouse hotel recommendations.
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Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7 place du Capitole
This old-world hotel, which was refurbished in 2005, is right on Toulouse's main square where there are likely to be big sports screens to watch the matches, and lots of events. It has 163 rooms on 6 floors, two restaurants and a cocktail bar, and is in the city centre for easy access to Toulouse's best eating places and shopping.
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Hotel Garonne, 22 descente de la Halle aux Poissons
Right in the old town, this 4-star hotel is on a side street that's fairly quiet. It has just 14 rooms, with traditional decor but modern conveniences. A great advantage is that the hotel's restaurant is the fine dining Restaurant Le 19, so guests get priority on table bookings.
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Hotel Mermoz, 50 rue Matabiau
A great favourite of everyone who stays there, the 3-star Mermoz is charming and friendly, offers free wifi in all the rooms, a good breakfast and a quiet location at the back of a courtyard set back from the road. It's a short walk to the city centre, and the rooms are simple but clean and comfortable. The hotel is named after local hero and pilot Jean Mermoz, commemorating Toulouse's long links with the aeronautics industry.
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Hotel des Beaux Arts, 1 place du Pont Neuf
From the outside this 3-star hotel looks like a huge and grand building, but inside it's much cosier and there are only 18 rooms and one suite. The penthouse room at the top has its own private terrace, overlooking the river.
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Hotel Mercure Saint Georges, rue Saint Jerome
Close to the busy little place Saint Georges, with its bars, cafes and restaurants, the Mercure is well located and has 120 rooms, and another 28 larger apartments for those who need a little more space. It's a typical modern Mercure hotel, reliable and friendly.
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