Grand Hotel Francais - Ex Best Western, Bordeaux

Grand Hotel Francais - Ex Best Western - A centrally located 3-star Ecolabel hotel with meeting facilities and a cocktail bar

Grand Hotel Francais - Ex Best Western, a 3-star property, holds the European Ecolabel as the first hotel in Bordeaux to achieve this environmental certification. The hotel offers 35 rooms featuring air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with international channels, refrigerators, coffee and tea machines, and individual safes; rooms include private bathrooms with showers or bathtubs and separate toilets, with some offering balconies and views of the historic center. A buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the breakfast room at Grand Hotel Francais - Ex Best Western, featuring organic and fair trade products including cereals, granola, French yogurt, AOC cheese, jams, bread, juices, cooked meats, and Viennese pastries. The property includes Bar Casa by Ginto, a cocktail bar open from 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM, offering signature drinks created by mixologists. Located on Rue du Temple in Bordeaux's hyper-center district, the hotel is within walking distance of Place de la Bourse, Triangle d'Or, Tourny Allée, Saint-André Cathedral, Grand Théâtre, and Rue Sainte-Catherine. Business amenities include two meeting rooms-Merlot and Malbec Lounges-equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and capacity for up to 50 delegates. Family services include cribs and extra beds for an additional fee, while pets under 10 kg are accepted for €12 per night. The hotel provides 24/7 reception, luggage storage, and concierge services, with nearby parking available at Clémenceau.

Pros

The European Ecolabel certification reflects strict environmental standards, including low-energy bulbs and waste recycling.

Central location provides walking access to key landmarks like Place de la Bourse and Rue Sainte-Catherine.

Meeting rooms accommodate up to 50 delegates with high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Bar Casa by Ginto offers craft cocktails created by recognized mixologists.

Accessible rooms are available with wide doors and adapted bathrooms.

Cons

Breakfast is not included in the room rate and costs €18 per adult per day.

Pets are subject to a €12 per night fee and a 10 kg weight limit.