Grand Hotel Francais

3.0 star property
Victorian Bordeaux hotel in Bordeaux City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior detail
In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior
Lounge
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
12 Rue Du Temple, Bordeaux, NAQ, 33000
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine
    4 min walk
  • Brioche Dorée
    2 min walk
  • Gambetta Tram Station
    1 min walk
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    50 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, Mobility Accessible, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort with 1 double bed, non-smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Bordeaux

Grand Hotel Francais places you in the centre of Bordeaux, steps from Place Gambetta and within a short 5-minute stroll of Les Grands Hommes. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Near this 3-property class Bordeaux City Centre hotel, you'll find Cité du Vin.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Gambetta Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Bordeaux-Benauge Station - 6 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 50 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

Grand Hotel Francais

Victorian Bordeaux hotel in Bordeaux City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms. The eco-certified 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
  • Deli
  • 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)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Grand Hotel Francais offers 35 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (229 centimetre 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 bathroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately EUR 17 for adults and from EUR 8.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day(1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are 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; cash is not accepted
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 Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site 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 for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your 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

Grand Hotel Francais Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Francais?

The closest beach to Grand Hotel Francais is Plage du Lac (4.1 km).

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

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Francais on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$196.89, 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 serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Francais?

No, Grand Hotel Francais does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Francais?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Grand Hotel Francais's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Francais?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Francais?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Grand Hotel Francais, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Grand Hotel Francais Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 813 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 813 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 813 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 813 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 813 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

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located just off the main shipping and pedestrian area, the hotel is in a small, quiet street. The area felt safe (we were 3 senior ladies with some mobility issues) and very accessible. Everyone staffing the front desk was fluent in English, friendly and efficient. Now that you have to request shampoo and cream rinse if you need it; it is not automatically supplied in the rooms. We had two rooms, one was on the first floor, handicapped accessible, and comfortably large and one (the single room) was elevator accessible and quite small but also comfortable to sleep in. The bar was a nice lounge that also functioned as a very comfortable meet-up space. (We only had wine but it was fully stocked.) During the day, before it was open to serving, it was a lovely, uncrowded place to wait, relax with friends, or read and reply to email. It has an old-world feel to it with me-, world comforts in it's seating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great part of the old town in Bordeaux. The staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More choice of teas in the room would be my only minor criticism
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed here 5 times over 2 years. The hotel has in my opinion become a little shabby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location, nice room but quite small, great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, fantastic service, just what was needed for a two night break. Not flash, just clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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