Saint Roch Montpellier, France
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Theatrical Haussmannian townhouse
Haussmannian proportions meet theatrical flair on Place de la Comédie, where jewel-toned common spaces channel the energy of the adjacent opera house.
What it’s good at
Notable
Julie Gauthron interiors mix 1950s Danish furnishings, theatrical ballet motifs, and dancer engravings on desk legs.
Notable
An 1876 Haussmannian building preserving its original stone balconies, ornate plaster ceilings, and period stained-glass windows.
Listed
Balconies look straight onto the lively pedestrian concourse of Place de la Comédie and the opera house.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
custom fabric headboards, zany wallpapers, bold carpets and 50s Danish-style furnishings result in a contemporary-baroque look.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step outside onto Place de la Comédie, where Montpellier's pedestrian concourse and the medieval alleyways of the Écusson begin immediately.
The rooms
Custom fabric headboards, mid-century Danish furniture, and dancer silhouettes engraved into desk legs lend each room an expressive, tailored feel.
Bar
Café Les Loges
The scarlet-red lounge bar pours regional wines and aperitifs from its tiled counter by street-facing windows.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out in a salon set with green tables beside historic stained-glass doors.
How it began
Built in the late 19th century beside the opera house, the townhouse was shaped by memories of historic dance evenings.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.