La Course, Bordeaux

La Course - A boutique Bordeaux hotel with star-viewing suites and hammam spa

Located in the heart of Bordeaux, this 3-star boutique property features 7 individually designed air-conditioned rooms, including the unique Manon de les Etoiles suite with a button-operated retractable glass roof for stargazing. The Lovebirds suite showcases two original marble fireplaces, a modern four-poster bed, and a cylindrical centerpiece bath. La Course offers a hammam steam room, fitness center, and complimentary retro bicycles for exploring the city's cycle-friendly streets. A continental breakfast is served daily, while guests can access a shared kitchen and snack bar/deli for midnight treats. The property sits within a 5-minute walk of Jardin Public and the Natural History Museum, while ritzy restaurants serving Atlantic fruits de mer and agneau de Pauillac lamb are a 15-minute walk or 5-minute tram ride away. This Bordeaux hotel stands 2 miles from Saint-Jean station and 9.5 miles from Mérignac Airport.

Pros

Suite features an electric-controlled glass roof with private terrace pool

Colonial-era decor with classic French furnishings and Parisian wallpaper

Complimentary retro bicycles available for city exploration

On-site wellness facilities include hammam and massage treatments

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Mérignac Airport

Limited on-site dining options