Domaine De VerchantvsHotel des Etuves
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Domaine de Verchant ranks significantly higher than Hotel des Etuves. Domaine de Verchant is ranked #6 in Montpellier with endorsements from 3 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Domaine De Verchant
1, Bvd Philippe Lamour, Castelnau Le Lez, 34170 Castelnau-le-Lez
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"With the opening of the 22-room Domaine de Verchant, the area around the sun-kissed ancient southern city of Montpellier finally has a hotel that shows off its edgy Latin style and joie de vivre." Full review
Fodor's
"A posh retreat, where stylish rooms are intended for serious comfort and relaxation; walls are encased in old stone, and the decor is supplied by Italian designers." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Domaine de Verchant is a wine-growing country estate with a 16th-century orangery, centurion park and vineyards in France’s hot southwest." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A commingling of contemporary and antique, hotel Domaine de Verchant in Montpellier has buttercup-yellow walls that date from the 14th century but a style that feels very 21st." Full review
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A bien-être menu caters to the detox crowd – normally something I’d avoid like a busy gym, but the brine-boiled guinea fowl and asparagus (thank you, pocket dictionary, for deciphering that one) proves too tempting, especially when paired with a starter of three types of foie gras from the less health-orientated menu.
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Lavishly renovated 19th-century limestone manor set amid vineyards and century-old trees in Castelnau-le-Lez, 15 minutes from the center of Montpellier." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Housed in a 16th-century former mansion wrapped by vineyards in Montpellier's outskirts, the luxury Domaine de Verchant is a romantic boutique hotel with luxe touches at every turn." Full review
Hotel des Etuves
24 rue des Etuves, 34000 Montpellier
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Family Friendly
- Flatscreen TV
- Soundproof rooms
- Bicycle tours
- Water park
Lonely Planet
"Offers exceptional value. Rooms are simple but functional and the six overlooking the quiet pedestrian street are beautifully sunlit. Does not take credit cards."
Rough Guide
"This family-run hotel (three generations since 1920) offers simple, spotless rooms in the south of the old city, all en suite. €40."