The main residences of the Consuls de Mer are located in the modern part of Montpellier, approximately 7 min by tram (which stops right in front of the building when the line is not under construction) from the old city centre (Place de la Comédie). So in terms of location, it's just fine. Wifi connection is also provided but make sure you ask for the account name and code at the reception. The kitchenettes are pretty well-equipped (stove top, microwave, washing machine, mini-fridge, pots, pans utensils, etc.) but there are no cleaning products included so if you're going to stay here make sure you buy paper towel, detergent, sponges etc. (The reception offers a kit but I'm not sure how much it costs or if there is enough in each kit to last you a week). In terms of the other services and general appearance of the rooms/building - I would deem them mediocre given the price per night (studio - three bedroom - 89 - 209 euros. It is worth noting that this is a "self-catering" establishment, not a hotel; in other words there is no daily cleaning of the room or changing of sheets/towels and you have to dispose of the garbage yourself. However, sheets and towels should be changed by the cleaning staff every week. Unfortunately, during my 3 week stay, this was not done on a consistent basis and I had to alert the reception (which still did not make much of an impact - the sheets and towels were only changed once during my time there). As well, the card key (which showed signs of heavy use to begin with) stopped working after a few days and I had to replace it four times. The rooms themselves are not really soundproofed and the pipes make quite a bit noise when you or anybody else on the floors below or above uses the toilet, sink, or shower. The rooms are not the cleanest upon entering, especially in the bathroom and kitchenette areas. Furthermore, there are visible cracks and holes in the ceiling and on the floor which allows for easy passage of spiders and other creepy crawlies. The shower also has no curtain and is just a small space with a hand-held shower head which could result in a thorough soaking of the bathroom area if that thing slips out of your hand. There is also a pretty strong chemical smell that permeates throughout the hallway and in the room itself. So if you are really sensitive to odours it might be a good idea to stay away from this building. In terms of the reception staff, no real complaints -- just be aware that if you are coming in summer, there are many interns and a revolving staff during the day so get to know their names. The reception area is open 24/7 but in the late evening, you will need a code (given by reception upon your arrival) to get into the building. Also note that you will be charged approx. 1 euro per night in visitor taxes during your stay, and you will be asked for a 260 euro caution which will not be debited from your credit card unless you cause damage in the apartment. Just so you know, I stayed here because the language school I was studying at assigned this lodging so I was here at a very reduced rate. However, if it were up to me, I might have looked for something better.

We spent two nights at this hotel and of all 6 hotels we stayed in during our trip in France, this was our least favorite. It was shabby - stains on carpet, on furniture, on bedding. There was a big water heater in the toilet room, which was way down the hall from the bedroom.

The neighborhood was iffy. It was ok with my husband, but into the evening I would have been uncomfortable alone or just me and my daughter. There was construction in teh area and lots of students, who thought nothing of yelling in the streets at 3:00 am. Not the best location for a family who wanted a good, clean, quiet nights sleep to get on with the sight seeing the next day.

The tram did stop right outside which was nice, and there was a pool but it was packed with college kids.

Stayed in a two room apartment with a double bed, sofa and kitchenette. Very much a no-frills place designed for long stays like mine. Good value for the price - so take any negative comments in that context. I was looking for a roomy home base for an extended stay, and this definitely fits the bill. Cleaning/maintenance is a bit slipshod - broken closet door, extra blankets crumpled in the closet, etc. Weekly change of linens is a drop-off rather than a cleaning. Not even garbage bags are provided. But once I settled in and bought a few supplies, things were fine. Friendly staff, good strong hot shower and the bed was decent. Balcony was nice to have, and they provided a drying rack for clothes. The hotel is a 30-minute walk from the old town, but the tram stops right outside and gets you downtown in 10 minutes or less. Walking along the river/canal is pretty nice, and you're not far from the Antigone complex with shopping and restaurants. Laundry and Convenience store at the front of the building. Would recommend to students of the many language schools in town. Can't beat the price.

A family of four who stayed here for seven nights and it was fine. It is not a five star hotel and is not trying to be one. You are renting a room or rooms, depending on requirements. They are clean, simply furnished, satellite tv, linen supplied and all the utensils needed for use within the small kitchen area for self catering purposes. Breakfast can be provided by the residence at extra cost but I didn't see much use of this facility

The staff were more than helpful on every occasion and spoke English better than I spoke French.

I did miss the fact that the apartment did not have a safe for valuables but the hotel staff were quite happy to lock everything in the hotel safe for me on a daily basis.

The rooftop pool was enjoyable (and clean) and provided some good views over the local area.

Being located so close to the tram line made it ideal for getting around. The transport system in Montpellier is second to none and great valve for money. A 24 hour ticket for up to a family of five is only 5 euros and that is for unlimited travel on buses and trams. It even gets you to the beach which is a good few miles out of town.