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Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel in Bordeaux City Centre

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Exterior detail
Property grounds
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lounge
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
12 Rue Du Temple, Bordeaux, NAQ, 33000
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place de la Comédie
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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xxx Superior Single xxx | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

xxx Superior Single xxx

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bordeaux

Heart of Bordeaux.A stay at this Bordeaux City Centre hotel places you steps from Place Gambetta and within a 5-minute walk of Les Grands Hommes. Notre Dame Church and Rue Sainte-Catherine are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 4 min walk
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 5 min walk
  • Place de la Bourse - 8 min walk
  • Place des Quinconces - 8 min walk
  • Place Saint Pierre - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Gambetta Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Bordeaux-Benauge Station - 6 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Montesquieu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quick - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Dijeaux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Alchimiste - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western

3-star Victorian hotel in Bordeaux City Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. The eco-certified Grand Hotel Francais also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

This 3-star Bordeaux hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Francais offers 35 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (90 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.45 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day(1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Francais
Francais Ex Best Bordeaux
Best Western Grand Hotel Francais
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Hotel
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Bordeaux
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Hotel Bordeaux

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Francais to the airport?

Grand Hotel Francais is 16 mi (50-min drive) away from the Merignac Airport (BOD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western on Jan 30, 2025 start from $114.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Grand Hotel Francais have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Hotel Francais.

How close is Grand Hotel Francais to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (39-min drive) from Plage du Lac.

Does Grand Hotel Francais offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Francais, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.5 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Barriere Casino Theatre (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Francais?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Francais?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Grand Hotel Francais have a pool?

Grand Hotel Francais does not have a pool.

Does Grand Hotel Francais have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Grand Hotel Francais have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Hotel Francais to downtown Bordeaux?

Grand Hotel Francais is 0.1 mi away from Bordeaux.

Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 816 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very cozy bar with Excellent drinks. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower cubicles are way too small.
Thé hotel service js good and the hotel condition is good. If you are a larger person you will need to breathe in or inhale to be able to close the shower door. I’m not especially large but I had to do this .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The comfort room is small but fine for a short stay. Central location tram tickets can be bought at the hotel with reductions available for local attractions. Lots of restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located just off the main shipping and pedestrian area, the hotel is in a small, quiet street. The area felt safe (we were 3 senior ladies with some mobility issues) and very accessible. Everyone staffing the front desk was fluent in English, friendly and efficient. Now that you have to request shampoo and cream rinse if you need it; it is not automatically supplied in the rooms. We had two rooms, one was on the first floor, handicapped accessible, and comfortably large and one (the single room) was elevator accessible and quite small but also comfortable to sleep in. The bar was a nice lounge that also functioned as a very comfortable meet-up space. (We only had wine but it was fully stocked.) During the day, before it was open to serving, it was a lovely, uncrowded place to wait, relax with friends, or read and reply to email. It has an old-world feel to it with me-, world comforts in it's seating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great part of the old town in Bordeaux. The staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More choice of teas in the room would be my only minor criticism
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed here 5 times over 2 years. The hotel has in my opinion become a little shabby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location, nice room but quite small, great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, fantastic service, just what was needed for a two night break. Not flash, just clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, well-maintained hotel. Nicolas on reception and Théo in the bar looked after us particularly well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iestyn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful city - great hotel
Lovely hotel. We were upgraded to a deluxe comfort room. Check in was easy and staff very helpful. The rooms were clean and well decorated, comfortable beds and air conditioning too! Bordeaux is a beautiful city. Driving around isn’t easy as it’s mostly pedestrianised but the staff in the hotel were very helpful with directions and maps and we received discounted parking locally, with our stay. Family friendly - yes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Uma

Liked: Staff & service
It was what you expected for a 3 star hotel. They had a beautiful bar in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were helpful and very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend in Bordeaux
Great location and friendly staff. Lovely cocktail bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, Saint Petersburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024