Hôtel Burdigala, Bordeaux

“In a quiet, residential area slightly out of the center, lies this chic hideaway, just across the street from a chunk of a 2nd-century Gallo-Roman arena. Back in the 18th century these buildings made up a postal relay; today the golden limestone facade hides a collection of comfortable, modern rooms with polished wood floors, contemporary furniture, and luscious colors on the walls.”

“With a prime view of Place du Parlement, Villa Reale blends the comforts of a design-driven home with the convenience of being in the center of pedestrian-friendly action on a pretty square close to main tram lines. The 18th-century structure offers well-stocked kitchens in three air-conditioned suites.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Bordeaux.

“At home in a gleaming, all-white contemporary building across the busy thoroughfare from the river, four-star Seeko’o is the design choice in Chartrons. Urbanites will love the 44 urban-chic rooms with stylish pale-wood bed heads, bedside USB plugs and coffee machine.”

“Five-star service and comforts fuse with all the charm and grace of an 18th-century hôtel particulier at this sophisticated boutique hotel. Owner Agnès Guiot du Doignon knows a thing or two about design, and public areas are akin to a contemporary art gallery – the bold artwork by contemporary Bordeaux artist Yannick Fournié is utterly compelling. Twelve beautiful rooms are individually designed.”