Location. The historic Chateau et Residence Montpellier hotel is located in the countryside 15 kilometres from Montpellier, France. It's 15 kilometres from the beach, and Montpellier Airport is 10 kilometres away. Hotel Features. Made up of a restored 17th- century castle and a separate pavilion, the hotel is decorated in a mix of Provencal and colonial styles.

The Chateau et Residence Montpellier's Restaurant le Grand Arbre serves local dishes and international favourites in a bright sunlit setting. Wrought-iron chairs, terracotta tiles and floor-to-ceiling windows make this a popular place. In the summer, guests can dine outdoors. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday, and for dinner only on Saturdays.

Small groups can be accommodated in the hotel's two meeting rooms. Banqueting facilities and audiovisual equipment are available and there is complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. There's a secure private parking garage on site.

The Chateau et Residence Montpellier has an outdoor swimming pool, and well-equipped fitness centre. Staff at the front desk can help with sightseeing trips to local attractions like the Nature Park.

Guestrooms. Decorated in colonial style, the 30 air-conditioned suites have separate kitchenettes, sitting rooms, and terraces. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers.

Expert Tip. The area is dotted with vineyards, some just 10 kilometres from the Chateau et Residence Montpellier.

Room Types:

Studio Tradition-hotelier:   Two bedrooms with one double bed. Provencal style décor. Separate living room. Bathroom and separate WC. Fully equipped kitchenette. Cable television, direct-dial phone, coffee/tea maker, minibar.

Suite Studio Tradition:   One double bed. Colonial style décor. Separate living room. Fully equipped kitchenette. Cable television, direct-dial phone, coffee/tea maker, minibar.

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Driving Directions: From Montpellier Airport (MPL): Distance to the Chateau et Residence Montpellier is 10 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The hotel is on the Rue de Bionne, 15 kilometres outside Montpellier city centre. Taxis are available outside Arrivals Gate A and should cost around 15 EUR to the hotel. An hourly shuttle bus runs to the city centre. Single tickets cost 4.80 EUR. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Montpellier is easy to explore on foot, and the old town has narrow lanes and pedestrianised streets. Bicycles can be hired in the city centre and cycle lanes run throughout the town. The city is served by a network of buses and trams. A car is useful for seeing more of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Parking is available at the hotel.

Driving directions. From Montpellier Airport: Follow the A9 to the Montpellier Sud exit. At the roundabout follow signs for Mosson for 5.5 kilometres. After the Somedi sign, turn right towards La Martelle and left at the stop sign. At the lights, cross the Avenue de la Liberte and immediately take the service road on the right. Take the Rue de Bionne, carry on straight ahead, leaving Montpellier. Afetr 800 metres you will see the Chateau et Residence Montpellier.