Hôtel Vatel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cité du Vin

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Terrace/patio
Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Superior Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reception
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
4 Cours du Médoc, Bordeaux, 33000
  • Place des Quinconces
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cité du Vin
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place de la Bourse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double Room

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bordeaux

Chartrons stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Chartrons hotel, you'll find Quai des Marques and Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum. Greek Orthodox Church and Cap Sciences are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Place des Quinconces - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cité du Vin - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Place de la Bourse - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cours du Medoc Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Cenon Station - 5 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Molly Malone's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Coin des Copains - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eat Salad - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Deus Ex Machina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie du Medoc - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Vatel

4-star hotel near Cité du Vin
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hôtel Vatel.

This 4-star Bordeaux hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hôtel Vatel offers 12 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Bordeaux hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 3.74 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (492 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Vatel Bordeaux
Vatel Bordeaux
Hôtel Vatel Bordeaux
Hotel Vatel
Hôtel Vatel Hotel
Hôtel Vatel Bordeaux
Hôtel Vatel Hotel Bordeaux

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hôtel Vatel to the airport?

Hôtel Vatel is 12.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Merignac Airport (BOD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hôtel Vatel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hôtel Vatel.

How close is Hôtel Vatel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.8 mi (8-min drive) from Plage du Lac.

Does Hôtel Vatel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hôtel Vatel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hôtel Vatel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Barriere Casino Theatre (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Vatel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hôtel Vatel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hôtel Vatel have a pool?

Hôtel Vatel does not have a pool.

Does Hôtel Vatel have a restaurant?

Hôtel Vatel is home to Le Bistrot, which features French cuisine.

Does Hôtel Vatel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hôtel Vatel to downtown Bordeaux?

Hôtel Vatel is 1.3 mi away from Bordeaux.

Hôtel Vatel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, the room was clean and bathroom was very nice! Staff was incredibly friendly at arrival, inconsistent if they were at the front desk or not for rest of the stay. The WiFi connection was very poor. The only other thing to note is that it is a decent walk from city center — nothing to do with the hotel, but location continued to be rated high in reviews and I was surprised by how long it took to walk in (I could have mapped it more closely so that’s on me).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Great Place to Stay

I stayed at this hotel twice during a month long stay in Bordeaux primarily because it was where a Trip USA Bordeaux tour started, so I added days on the front and back end of that tour. Ricardo, the day manager, was exceptionally helpful, but all of their staff is well trained as they have a hospitality training school on site. They offer breakfast as an extra but it’s rather expensive unless you’re a big eater.The room was very comfortable although I found the bedding too warm for my taste. Finally, the last night there, I discovered a blanket in the closet that I could use instead of the duvet. Like many hotels these days, they provide small square pillows, so on my second round there, I requested normal size pillows and they were provided. The location is excellent for seeing Bordeaux as the tram line is just across the street. It is within a nice, long walking distance of the old part of town, the river parkway and dozens of great restaurants. My one big complaint is that most hotels, including this one, do not provide a place to put open suitcases. I do not want to unpack and pack again, especially when only staying for a 2-4 days so I just used half of the king bed. The second part of the stay, I was placed in a handicap room which had more space and did have a large platform for my suitcase, which I really liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has everything going for it. Great location! Literally across the road from the Garonne River parkway the borders the river throughout Bordeaux which is a hive of activity almost any day and any time. The staff were exceptional and very helpful to international travelers. I’d recommend this hotel to fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the toilet bowl could have been cleaner, white not brown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
not a 4 star hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Perfect stay

Lovely hotel, perfect location and they upgraded our room. Excellent staff and service. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location polite staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Calgary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before river cruise was able to walk to the boat. Lots of eating options around. Hotel was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

Great find in Bordeaux

The service, cleanliness and facilities were excellent. The location, while not being in the centre of town, is within walking distance and the price reflects that. A tram stop is also 2 minutes walk away. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alexander could not have been more helpful when we were checking in and for our whole stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Very spacious and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with staff that actually care. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Even had umbrellas if raining. Room was very clean and amazing rain shower. Very quite as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very efficient, helpful and friendly. Room upgrade was granted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel near the Gironde River in Bordeaux. A very liberal noon checkout time, but be advised that your room key will not work at 12:01!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 114 was amazing. The staff was terrific. Super convenient to the tram. Only complaint - you have to boil your eggs at breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooms were great. Well furnished and the bathrooms were pretty good. Staff at the lobby was hit or miss. There seemed to be some staff members under training and didnt even seem to speak french properly. At checkout we asked for a taxi but the lady at the reception never mentioned that the taxi also charged to get to us. Our alternative was a 15 eur uber to the train station while we ended up paying 40 eur for a taxi that came from a far and charged us for the trip to pick us up. Would have appreciated more transparency from the hotel staff members about this huge difference between uber and taxis
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Good hotel

Great friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. Parking is a very long walk (but you may not need your car for awhile). Many Uber and cabs available. No parking anywhere in Bordeaux. 1.5 mile walk to hotel de ville (main center of action ) close walk to shopping and many other restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021