In the centre of Bordeaux and amidst Europe’s largest pedestrian district, you will find the tourist hotel Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre, which is set in a beautiful 19th-century mansion. While the historic façade impresses from the outside, the interior design attracts with modern features and a touch of traditional French décor. Being only about a 5min walk from the River Garonne and surrounded by many city sights like the Musee National des Douanes, the hotel is ideal for tourists who want to explore this UNESCO World Heritage City on foot.
Although the hotel exterior amazes with its historic features, there’s no need to give up on modern luxuries in the rooms at this hotel. Opened in 1999 and last renovated in 2011, the 3-star hotel has 84 stylish and modern rooms that feature tall windows for natural daylight and follow a red-and-white colour scheme that creates a warm atmosphere. The bathroom comes with a shower, sink, hairdryer and towels. Families can request one of the family rooms with an extra sleeper sofa, and anyone who appreciates fantastic views over Bordeaux city centre should book one of the corner rooms with a queen-size bed.
Amenities for business travellers at the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre include a free-to-use business centre with copying and printing facilities. Additionally, there is an event room on site at the hotel property for meetings, presentations and smaller events. The event room, the Salon de Cascogne, can hold up to 30 people and features a flipchart, projector and large screen for presentations.
Although there is no restaurant on site at this property, guests can enjoy room service. The hotel partners with the nearby La Parlement des Graves, where you can head out to dine or order food in. However, there are plenty more restaurants in the immediate surroundings of the hotel, like La Brasserie Bordelaise and Fufu Ramen, where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine. On weekdays from 07:30 to 10:00 and weekends from 07:00 to 10:30, guests have access to an extensive breakfast buffet on site at the hotel. The breakfast costs approximately € 14 (A$ 24) per day and person.
As part of the extra amenities this hotel offers, guests can work out for free at the partner fitness centre KEEP COOL, which is about 200 m from the hotel. Additionally, there is a tour desk on site where you can find help planning your days in Bordeaux. At the news stand you can get your free daily newspaper, and a lounge also awaits in the hotel should you not want to venture far for a drink in the evening.
One of the best features of the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre is its close proximity to many points of interest in Bordeaux. The Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre is only around 10min on foot from Le Miroir D’Eau on the River Garonne and about 3min from Bordeaux Opera House. Parliament Square, where you can find many cafés, shops and restaurants, is only about a 2min walk from the establishment. The historic Pont de Pierre is about 10min away and, if you have a car and want to venture out of Bordeaux, you can be on the Quai des Salinières within a few minutes’ drive.
