Local time Bordeaux
Currency
€
Bordeaux wine is rightly feted the world over, so it would be a crime to not get a look at where it all comes from. You can book tours through the tourist office (www.bordeaux-tourisme.com/), which will usually consist of two wine chateau visits.
There's a pleasing mix of traditional and modern in this stylish hotel, where streamlined rooms are enlivened by marble fireplaces and ornate gilt-framed mirrors. Housed in a handsome 18th-century townhouse, the hotel is in a prime location a few steps away from the Golden Triangle.
As trendy as its name suggests, and housed in a striking white building, this boutique hotel on Bordeaux's riverside offers 45 open-plan suites with swanky modern furniture. Floor-to-ceiling windows give fantastic views of the river, and some rooms have round beds straight out of a 1960s film.
This new addition to Bordeaux's roster of five-star hotels is a riot of innovative design – but done very discreetly so that comfort isn't sacrificed on the altar of style. It's in a classy 18th-century townhouse close to the Golden Triangle, and the courtyard garden is a tranquil place for breakfast.
You can't beat the location of this sophisticated hotel in an 18th-century townhouse just off the Golden Triangle. Individually designed rooms combine innovative decor with traditional touches. As a bonus, the hotel has one of the most sought-after wine bars in the city, with delicious tapas served in the courtyard garden.
For simple lodgings but with the convenience of being opposite the St-Jean railway station, the Hotel du Faisan is a good budget choice. Rooms are straightforward but comfortable, and there's a tram stop right in front. The colourful breakfast room has a charming little courtyard garden.
Perfectly located in the centre of Bordeaux, this boutique hotel is decorated in a warm contemporary style with some smart design touches. It is very quiet with all the spacious rooms overlooking the garden, where breakfast and dinner are served in summer.
