Best Luxury Hotels In Bordeaux

The opulent Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes can be found in the heart of Bordeaux’s Chartrons district. This former Calvet wine cellar is now a spectacular 5-star hotel, designed by Philippe Starck. It has 97 luxurious guestrooms and suites on offer which offer stunning city views and terrace options. Guests can indulge in Japanese specialities in the on-site, alfresco restaurant or savour a signature cocktail or sake at the splendid terrace bar. This hotel boasts serene spa facilities including a relaxing indoor heated pool complete with a sauna and Hammam. In addition to the range of treatments available, there is also a fantastic fitness centre. There are three sophisticated meeting and event spaces with catering available for up to 72 persons. The hotel’s excellent, central location allows guests to explore all that the city has to offer while providing a secluded sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Known as Bordeaux’s trendy district, The Old Docks, is home to this unique and inviting 4-star hotel. Conveniently located to explore the region, the hotel comprises stylishly appointed 149 rooms each with oversized windows from which guests can take in the local area below. Guests can enjoy a swim with a city view at the indoor pool on one of the highest rooftops of Bordeaux or relax with a drink or two in the upscale bar whilst all-day authentic Italian cuisine is served at the Gina Restaurant & Bar.

Take a five-star spa holiday at Les Sources De Caudalie. Set beside a peaceful lake, you’ll feel like you’ve arrived in the countryside, yet it’s just a 20-minute taxi hop back to the city centre. The hotel’s menu of ‘vinotherapy’ treatments has been inspired by the region’s produce and there are both indoor and outdoor pools. Additional alfresco amenities include a tennis court, a 3-hole pitch and putt golf course and free bike hire to explore the surrounding Château Smith Haut Lafitte vineyards. The building is grand, but it was crafted using reclaimed materials from local farms. And, combined with its own kitchen garden, Les Sources De Caudalie boasts an excellent carbon footprint.

Located 5km from the centre, Villas Foch is made up of two private 17th and 18th-century mansions. While the building may be old, the hotel is brand new, having recently opened in the summer of 2021. Just 20 bedrooms and eight suites ensure an intimate atmosphere in this sumptuous period property that’s adopted sophisticated modern decor touches. Each room is soundproofed with a free minibar and use of an espresso machine, but guests can also buy snacks at the in-house deli, or in the bar lounge. Accessible and family-friendly, the hotel also features a full-service spa and swimming pool set in a stone-arched cellar.

The timeless InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel is included in IHG Hotels’ exquisite portfolio and is located in Place de la Comédie. Each of the lavish guestrooms and suites feature upholstery designed by Jacques Garcia and exude the elegance of time gone by while boasting modern amenities and comfort. A stay in one of the hotel’s suites may include a stunning view of the Opera or a spacious outdoor living area. Guests can opt to dine alfresco in the Rooftop Bar or take part in a gastronomic experience at the Michelin-starred Le Pressoir D’Argent Gordon Ramsay. Le Bordeaux serves local and region French specialities while The Orangerie Bar offers gourmet delights in a warm, inviting setting. The rooftop Guerlain Spa is a getaway in itself and has a serene indoor pool offering panoramic views of the city. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre.