As part of a business trip to the Occitan metropolis, I stayed in the only Marriott option available, the Courtyard Montpellier.
A look back at this disappointing stay, and a reminder of the itinerary taken:
| # | Type | Review |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Train | SNCF TGV InOui Business Première, Paris-Montpellier |
| 2 | Hotel | Courtyard Marriott Montpellier |
| 3 | Train | SNCF TGV InOui Business Première, Montpellier-Paris |
Booking
I proceeded to book this hotel via the Marriott Bonvoy app, using my business’ corporate code. For a little more than 120€ a night, this will be the entry level room.
Arrival
I arrived at the hotel at the end of the evening from the horrible Montpellier Sud-de-France train station, not even served by the streetcar. How can anyone have such stupid ideas as building a station without multimodal connections these days?
30 minutes later and after nearly 40€ spent in Uber, I arrive at the hotel shortly before midnight.
The welcome is rather cold, I do not feel welcomed as an Ambassador member. My credit card is imprinted and I am given a standard letter to all Platinum members. I will choose the points as a welcome gift.
Room
The room was located on the first floor of the property.
I wasn’t upgraded (despite the fact that it did not seem to be very crowded), so I slept in a standard room.
The entrance leads, on the right, to a rather ordinary bathroom, even if the shower is quite pleasant. As with all Courtyard hotels, the toiletries are of poor quality.
The bed is quite hard, not very comfortable. But at least there is a large desk to work on. And a space to relax by the patio door, which leads to a shared garden.
The whole thing has a bit of a past feel, even though the hotel isn’t even ten years old.
Finally, the virtual visit in video:
Hotel facilities
The hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness room that I will not use.
Food options
The hotel has a decent quality restaurant that I’ve had lunch in before, but I won’t be using the food services this time.
Departure
The departure formalities will be simple, but carried out without much passion.
Bottom line
I had kept the same mixed memory of this hotel: a modern building in a beautiful location, but a mediocre decoration and especially a really unmotivated staff. It’s a pity.
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