The DNA: Located opposite Montpellier’s main Saint-Roch train station, the dual branded (Golden Tulip and Campanile) hotel is set within the spectacular Le Belaroïa multi-use complex, designed by French architect Manuelle Gautrand. The Golden Tulip is obviously the sexier of the two – the Campanile being comfortable, but more utilitarian – with its rooms designed by Philippe Avanzi. However, both hotels share the same common areas, like the bistro-style restaurant, “Chez Delagare” featuring Mediterranean flavours and local products.

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✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 102 rooms (22-31m2) (237-334 sq ft) • hotel opened: 2019 • architecture: Manuelle Gautrand • interior design: Philippe Avanzi, Atelier Archange • on-site parking (charged) • pets allowed • 24-hour front desk • wheelchair accessible