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Grand Hotel Francais

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

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A balcony with ornate metal railings and a view of classical architecture.
A hotel sign with the name "GRAND HOTEL FRANÇAIS" and "BORDEAUX" visible.
A view through a window of a building with multiple rooftops, featuring a mix of architectural styles and a clear sky.
A grand entrance with intricate stone carvings and a large arched doorway.
A corridor with wooden doors and a black and white patterned carpet.

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, Place des Quinconces
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a lamp. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

xxx Superior Single xxx

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a building outside.

Superior Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

A hotel room with a double bed, two bedside tables, a mirror above the bed, and a wardrobe with a yellow accent.

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a picture on the wall.

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room, Accessible, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bordeaux Cathedral - 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
  • ‪Bistro Montesquieu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amorino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Dijeaux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪French House - ‬2 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 25 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 25 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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).

Property class

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?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Francais on Aug 24, 2026 start from $141, including 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 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. 575 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingvild

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful hotel, in perfect location for walking distance to whatever you fancied. Very kind and friendly staff, sophisticated bar within the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingvild

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel, friendly staff and an amazing bed ! Really good size room - deluxe size
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was excellent. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with comfortable rooms and tasty breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff!! Outstanding breakfast buffet!! Great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only downside is trying to get to the hotel as it’s in a pedestrian zone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Amenities
Clean room and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maritoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location and Amazing staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean centrally located and great bar on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

IVETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful, location proximity to sites was stellar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel at a great location. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar was very nice. The location was very good. The staff provided helpful directions for sightseeing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best option in Bordeaux, location, staff, quality and amazing breakfast, 10 of 10 overall
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a fantastic location, the staff were friendly, helpful with directions and the hotel bar was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antoniette

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and helpful staff, great amenities, in a perfect walkable distance to all attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful and the hotel is in a great location for walking and sight seeing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in classic old charming part of Bordeaux. Excellent staff and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Collette

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Lovely hotel and staff. Great breakfasts. Really happy and would stay their again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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