Hôtel Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans ★★★★

Hôtel Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful city of Toulouse. Located in the heart of the Compans Caffarelli business district, it offers direct access to the adjacent Pierre Baudis Convention Centre and the Japanese garden. It is also just a short stroll away from the Jardin Compans Caffarelli landscaped park, and the famous Saint Sernin Basilica.

The four-star hotel is decorated with colourful and warm tones and contemporary decor, which is coupled with very friendly and welcoming service. Enjoy excellent breakfasts with a choice between a hearty and healthy buffet or an express option. Then sample the hotel’s Barricot restaurant and wine bar serving Occitan cuisine and regional wines.

Located in Place du Capitole, the hotel benefits from a nearby metro station and bus stop immediately outside. Stroll over to the UNESCO-listed Saint-Sernin Basilica, a magnificent Romanesque church which dates back to the 1100s. Stroll through the Place du Capitole and marvel at the building’s renaissance donjon as well as the frescoes on the ceiling of the Salle des Illustres inside. Then visit Toulouse’s Japanese Jardin inspired by the gardens of Kyoto between the 14th and 16th centuries – a unique feature given the city’s southern latitude.

Be sure to also explore the city at golden hour, when the light bounces off the pink brick buildings and everything glows. Catch the sunset from the banks of the river at Prairie dees Filtres before spending the evening at the city’s excellent cocktail bars, and speakeasy venues with some offering live jazz music.

With comfortable guest rooms in a leafy setting and a charming terrace with excellent dining options, your hotel is sure to help you relax and get the most from your city break. With 20 fully equipped conference rooms, a 200m2 patio under a glass roof, and an amphitheatre that can seat up to 200 people, it is also an excellent choice for business and personal events.