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Grand Hotel Francais

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Rue Sainte-Catherine

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In the heart of Bordeaux City Centre, Best Western Grand Hotel Francais offers a charming retreat with dry cleaning services and a business center. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the snack bar or explore nearby Place de la Bourse and Rue Sainte-Catherine. Helpful staff have earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY894
CNY1,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

xxx Superior Single xxx

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, Accessible, Ground Floor | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Rue Du Temple, Bordeaux, NAQ, 33000

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bordeaux Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Place de la Bourse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Place des Quinconces - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 50 min drive
  • Bordeaux-Benauge Station - 6 min drive
  • Cauderan-Merignac Station - 8 min drive
  • Cenon Station - 8 min drive
  • Gambetta Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Grand Theatre Tram Station - 4 min walk
  • Hôtel de Ville Tram Stop - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Land & Monkeys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Montesquieu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪French House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Mama - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Francais

When you stay at Grand Hotel Francais, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Cité du Vin. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gambetta Tram Station is steps away and Grand Theatre Tram Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 20 per day; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Office
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per day (1148 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Francais?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Francais?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Barriere Casino Theatre (8-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Grand Hotel Francais like?

Grand Hotel Francais is in Bordeaux City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Gambetta Tram Station and 4 minutes' walk from Rue Sainte-Catherine.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Francais Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and good. (24 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service! Very helpful.
Merel, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Only downside is trying to get to the hotel as it’s in a pedestrian zone
mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the staff was excellent. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it as well!
Mark, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was perfect-Love the balcony and the staff went above and beyond helping us with parking!
Location is walkable to restaurants and shopping
The bar is awesome & cozy
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff!! Outstanding breakfast buffet!! Great location!!
Suzanne, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with comfortable rooms and tasty breakfast
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room and nice staff
Rob, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean. Working the heater was complicated. The staff was very helpful. It is in a beautiful part of town, near the longest shopping street in Europe. Highly recommended!
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great little hotel right in the centre with very comfortable bed and very quiet room
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Fun cocktail bar onsite. Staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Carole, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The bar was very nice. The location was very good. The staff provided helpful directions for sightseeing.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were really good. Location couldn't be better and the hotel building was beautiful. Rooms were a bit small and bathroom door was see through which is the only criticism. Didn't affect the stay and. We're looking forward to returning
Aled, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best location and Amazing staff!!!
Maritoni, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel located in old downtown Bordeaux. Excellent location for sight seeing. Room clean & comfortable. I recommend.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful and in a great location, it had a lovely vibe that truely made you feel you were in France. The staff were accommodating in evey way and the breakfast was vey good. A very enjoyable stay.
Antoniette, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean centrally located and great bar on the property.
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fantastic location with the tram 1 block away. Classic room was small but well laid out. Would stay again
Collette, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best option in Bordeaux, location, staff, quality and amazing breakfast, 10 of 10 overall
Antonio, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel in the historic district of beautiful Bordeaux. Small room but more than adequate, had everything you needed. Great bed & shower. Highly recommend.
Antonia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was large, bright and airy. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was large and the shower was fabous. Also, the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff was very nice and helpful, location proximity to sites was stellar
IVETTE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel at a great location. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved Bordeaux, Loved this hotel! It is beautiful and the balcony made our stay! The staff was exceptional and went above and beyond helping us when we had a problem. 5 stars!
Melodie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The location, the staff & the hotel common areas were excellent! The rooms are in need of a little TLC!
Antonio, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpful staff. Spacious room with everything we needed.
Stefon, 1-night trip