Renaissance Hotel  

In the heart of Castres, a short stroll from Notre Dame de la Plate Church and Place Jean Jaurès and within easy walking distance of the Goya Museum. This city-center hotel puts cafes, sights and downtown life right outside your window.

Just 20 individually decorated rooms with Tempur-Pedic beds, minibars, DVD players and 80-cm LCD TVs. Private bathrooms include bathtubs and designer toiletries. Expect city views from some rooms, staff who speak English and Spanish, and concierge service to arrange transfers or local info.

Health club/fitness center, a terrace for taking in the view, an arcade/game room and a lively bar/lounge. Onsite conveniences include a restaurant, café/snack bar, laundry and a chapel. Self-parking is available for a fee and a complimentary area shuttle can take you nearby—perfect for short city outings.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a computer station in the lobby. Concierge and transfer arrangements help keep trips efficient.

Bar/lounge, on-site restaurant and a snack bar/deli serve casual bites and drinks. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, and limited-hours room service is available for quieter nights in.