Best Western Grand Hotel Francais

3.0 star property
Victorian Bordeaux hotel in Bordeaux City Centre with a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
12 Rue Du Temple, Bordeaux, Gironde, 33000
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
    4 min walk
  • Bordeaux Cathedral
    5 min walk
  • Place de la Comédie
    5 min walk
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    29 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Converts to 2 Twin Beds)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bordeaux

Located in Bordeaux City Centre, Best Western Grand Hotel Francais is adjacent to Place Gambetta and within a 5-minute walk of Les Grands Hommes. This 35-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a business center, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bordeaux Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place de la Bourse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Place des Quinconces - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gambetta Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Mérignac-Arlac Station - 8 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Montesquieu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quick - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Dijeaux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Alchimiste - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Grand Hotel Francais

Victorian Bordeaux hotel in Bordeaux City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Best Western Grand Hotel Francais enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and free newspapers. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a reception hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.

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.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

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 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day(1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

This hotel is situated in Bordeaux City Centre, just steps from Place Gambetta and Les Grands Hommes, and within a short walk of Place de la Bourse. You'll also find Rue Sainte-Catherine and Bordeaux Cathedral less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais on Dec 2, 2024 start from $121.37, excluding 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.

Is there parking available at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for EUR 20 per day (discounts available).

Does Best Western Grand Hotel Francais include a casino?

No, Best Western Grand Hotel Francais doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Best Western Grand Hotel Francais a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like concierge services and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include city views.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Best Western Grand Hotel Francais feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Grand Hotel Francais serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will Best Western Grand Hotel Francais allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais for a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Best Western Grand Hotel Francais have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

The closest major airport to Best Western Grand Hotel Francais is Merignac Airport (BOD), which is 8.3 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais?

Yes, some guestrooms at Best Western Grand Hotel Francais offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 809 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 809 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 809 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 809 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 809 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nursalim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
first of all very great staff and very friendly with great English. We hv free crissant available (time to time) as well as wster refill, and mint water too! secondly, ver excellent location, cannot beat this, 5 mins to Gambetta square where along that 5 mins walk to Gambetta there are many high end stores like louis vuitton, hermes, lancet, etc. as well as lical leather made, there is also a BK Burger King is at the corner there. Majestic but very old Cathedral St Andre is about 7 mins walk. Rue Catherine shopping, the longest pedestrian stores in France... about 15 minn walk. The road (rue temple) in front of the hotel is not accessible by car, and either the next wide road at the end of rue temple where thr trams are passing by, this is just 3 minutes from hotel. The hotel it self is a renovated 200 year old building, very beautifully snd neatly done! Huge white blocks of stones are visible on the wall, especially around a beautiful stair case. The room is not big but enough for both of us, great shower room good size 2x4 ft with both rain head and handheld shower head! , bed, room light is good too, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, well-maintained hotel. Nicolas on reception and Théo in the bar looked after us particularly well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iestyn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful city - great hotel
Lovely hotel. We were upgraded to a deluxe comfort room. Check in was easy and staff very helpful. The rooms were clean and well decorated, comfortable beds and air conditioning too! Bordeaux is a beautiful city. Driving around isn’t easy as it’s mostly pedestrianised but the staff in the hotel were very helpful with directions and maps and we received discounted parking locally, with our stay. Family friendly - yes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Uma

Liked: Staff & service
It was what you expected for a 3 star hotel. They had a beautiful bar in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were helpful and very professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CESARE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend in Bordeaux
Great location and friendly staff. Lovely cocktail bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, Saint Petersburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stop Looking. Just book it. To much to list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Western Grand - Review
### Review of Best Western Grand Hotel Francais in Bordeaux, France I recently enjoyed another pleasant stay at the Best Western Grand Hotel Francais in Bordeaux. Having stayed here multiple times, I can confidently say this hotel consistently meets my expectations, and I would gladly return. **Highlights:** - **Great Location:** The hotel is centrally located, making it easy to walk to key attractions such as the Grand Theater and the river. - **Cleanliness:** The rooms and common areas are impeccably clean. - **Wonderful Staff:** The reception staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. - **Eco-Friendly Amenities:** The new water dispenser system near the reception is a fantastic addition, helping to reduce plastic waste. **Room and Amenities:** - The rooms, though small, are creatively designed to maximize space. For business travelers like myself who primarily need a place to sleep, the room size is not an issue. - The rooms are well-maintained and equipped with all necessary amenities. **Breakfast:** - The breakfast is good, offering a variety of options without being overly grand. However, both the rooms and breakfast are on the expensive side, which is typical for Bordeaux. Overall, Best Western Grand Hotel Francais remains my top choice for accommodation in Bordeaux due to its prime location, cleanliness, and excellent service. Despite the small room size and higher costs, the positive aspects make it a worthwhile stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location! Does the job.
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small hotel on side road near best spots in downtown area. Most things walkable. Rooms small but efficient and quiet. Lobby bar was very eclectic and great vibe. Theo, bartender, was amazing and made returning each evening a fun experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hannelore

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel tucked away on a quiet street in a bustling part of town. Has a great hotel bar.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WANDA

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024