Plaza Hôtel Capitole Toulouse (formerly Crowne Plaza)

Plaza Hôtel Capitole Toulouse, listed under the Crowne Plaza name in older guides, is a four-star hotel at 7 Place du Capitole, on the main square of Toulouse, in the Occitanie region of southern France. The Place du Capitole is the civic heart of the city, framed by the 18th-century Capitole building that houses the town hall and the opera, and the square is the starting point for most walking tours of the pink-brick old town. The Capitole metro station (line A) is directly at hand, and the Basilique Saint-Sernin, the Jacobins convent, the Musée des Augustins and the Garonne quays are all within a short walk. This position makes the hotel one of the most centrally placed in the city, with views and a lively atmosphere at the cost of some evening noise from the square's cafes and the markets that are held there. Room types are Double Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, with air conditioning and wifi, at typical rates of EUR 120-260 per night, though prices rise during events and holidays. A restaurant is listed among the amenities, offering a convenient option for guests, while the square and the streets behind it contain many other places to eat, including regional restaurants serving cassoulet and Toulouse sausage. No spa or pool is listed. The service style is that of a classic upscale city-centre hotel, with a business-friendly profile as well as leisure appeal, and the central address means that concierge-type support for restaurant bookings, excursions and transport is useful. The Toulouse-Matabiau railway station is reachable by metro or a short taxi ride, and the pedestrianised surroundings mean visitors arriving by car should check access arrangements and nearby public parking before arrival. Because the property has changed brand identity, visitors may find it listed under both its current and former names.