Heart of Bordeaux.A stay at this Bordeaux City Centre hotel places you steps from Place Gambetta and within a 5-minute walk of Rue Sainte-Catherine. Les Grands Hommes and Notre Dame Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Rue Sainte-Catherine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Bordeaux Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Place de la Bourse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Place des Quinconces - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
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
French.house - 2 min walk
Le Dijeaux - 3 min walk
Le Grand Café - 2 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western
3-star Victorian hotel near Rue Sainte-Catherine
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. The eco-certified Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western 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 - ex. Best Western 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.
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.
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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
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