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Grand Hotel Francais

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

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Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lounge
Exterior
Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV, offices
Comfort Room, Accessible, Ground Floor | Floor plan

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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12 Rue Du Temple, Bordeaux, NAQ, 33000
  • Place, Rue Sainte-Catherine
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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xxx Superior Single xxx | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

xxx Superior Single xxx

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

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

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Comfort Room, Accessible, Ground Floor | Floor plan

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

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. National Centre Jean Moulin and Notre Dame Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place de la Bourse - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place des Quinconces - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Land & Monkeys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪French House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Dijeaux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Amorino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Francais

3-star Victorian hotel in Bordeaux City Centre
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. 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
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
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. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge

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)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • 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 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

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.

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 18 for adults and EUR 9 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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 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. 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.

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 18 for adults and EUR 9 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 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 987 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk were very helpful, many times, with our questions. They offered many good ideas for activities and helped us find specific stores. They explained the tram system and sold us tickets. They were happy people and very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel except the small and thin towels. Whatever detergent they are using makes the towels very rough. Perhaps the hotel invest in much higher quality towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was my favorite part of Bordeaux. The staff were kind, encouraging my still developing French with patience, and offering suggestions to make my trip more enjoyable. Coming back each day was like coming home. Merci beaucoup.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David, San Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. 4th floor was very quiet. Bar was beautiful. Hotel organized a taxi to airport. Uber is a little walk to pick up spot. Bathroom good.. a little crowded. Bath, big shower, separate toilet and two sinks. Location is very very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fun cocktail bar onsite. Staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location. We walked everywhere. The staff was
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic hotel in the historic district of beautiful Bordeaux. Small room but more than adequate, had everything you needed. Great bed & shower. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was good, would have been better with complimentary welcome drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice bar/lounge. Friendly front desk staff. I would recommend this hotel with the exception of the breakfast - it was disappointing and the breakfast staff member was unfriendly. There are some great breakfast/brunch options that are within easy walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel right in the centre with very comfortable bed and very quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small room, no outlook- breakfast poor. On a positive note staff were good, room was clean, though towels not changed on the penultimate day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, the staff & the hotel common areas were excellent! The rooms are in need of a little TLC!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Collette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with the tram 1 block away. Classic room was small but well laid out. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice!

The hotel was in a great location for all the key sights in Bordeaux. The rooms although typically European small looked like they had been refurbished yesterday . The staff could not have been more attentive. Would definitely return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say setting a standard is difficult but important step in ranking a hotel. Between picking a great vs not a great hotel based on some reviews is a bit difficult and somewhat challenging. This pick was a great one. Kenzo helped in registering our car and made sure our stay is as comfortable as possible. Then we had the chance to meet Diana such a nice person with a friendly smile she made us feel welcomed and as if we knew her for our entire life. Picking the right staff at the front desk is key in the hospitality business since they are the face of the business. Thanks to Kenzo and Diana without a doubt I would recommend this hotel. I would like to take a moment and acknowledge the crew who organized our room and ensured our room is tidy. Thanks for the everything. Joe & Dolly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoniette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

gareth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was small and falsely advertised on Expedia. Far too expensive for this small room. Bathroom door right off bedside was frosted glass sliding.. making privacy impossible, especially at night to switch on light. Fridge in room was broken and dirty inside. Would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Spacious room with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025