Grand Hotel Francais - Ex Best Western, Bordeaux

Grand Hotel Francais - Ex Best Western - A historic eco-certified Bordeaux hotel with meeting facilities and cocktail bar

Located on historic Rue du Temple, this 3-star Bordeaux hotel occupies an 18th-century building and holds the distinction of being the first establishment in the city to receive the European Ecolabel. Grand Hotel Francais features 35 air-conditioned rooms equipped with private bathrooms, complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Two meeting spaces, Merlot and Malbec, accommodate up to 50 delegates with high-speed WiFi and air conditioning. The Casa by Ginto cocktail bar serves signature drinks crafted by award-winning mixologist Jérémy Lauilhé. A breakfast buffet featuring organic and fair-trade items is served from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The Best Western property stands 0.5 miles from Place de la Bourse and Grand Theatre. The hotel is positioned 1.5 miles from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station and 9.5 miles from Merignac airport.

Pros

First Bordeaux establishment to receive European Ecolabel certification

Maintains beehives in Bourg-sur-Gironde for sustainable honey production

Features original artwork by local artist Emma Kadroui in the cocktail bar

Listed in the Michelin Guide since its inception

Cons

Pet policy limited to animals under 10kg

Additional bed available only in select rooms