Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel, Bordeaux
Expert reviews
“Festooned in luxury fabrics and 18th-century furnishings, this posh extravaganza, designed by France’s überchic Jacque Garcia, put Bordeaux back on the world scene with its veritable army of restaurants and bars, along with a swanky Roman bath–inspired spa—all just steps from the city’s Golden Triangle shopping district.”
“After decades of neglect, the majestic Grand Hôtel was reborn in 2007, with an exquisite interior makeover by decor-maestro Jacques Garcia. Taking inspiration from its neighbor the Grand Théâtre, the lush decoration hints at 19th century theater trimmings, and the unusual color schemes gracefully blend the old and the new.”
“Beautifully located in the chic, shop-laden Triangle d’Or, this enchanting three-star hotel languishes inside an 18th-century hôtel particulier (mansion) and first opened its doors as Hôtel du Coq d’Or in 1912.”
“The Grand has been a Bordelais institution since the 1920s, when it expanded to its current dimensions. Today all of Bordeaux life rotates around this lavish neoclassical monument, dripping with history. A stay here is an unusually decadent and must-have experience.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
All you need to know
Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel promises an unforgettable experience for its guests. This luxurious hotel, known for its stunning architecture and exemplary service, is opposite the Grand Théâtre, making it an ideal location for exploring the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
The hotel, recently redecorated by designer Jacques Garcia, boasts a magnificent 18th-century façade that exudes elegance and sophistication. As you step into the beautifully adorned lobby, you are greeted by a warm and friendly atmosphere that sets the tone for a delightful stay.
A key highlight of the Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel is its 130 elegant guest rooms and suites, each adorned with plush furnishings and modern amenities. The rooms offer a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary design, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay for every guest.
Many rooms also offer breathtaking views of the city or the hotel’s serene courtyard. Every room includes WiFi, flatscreen TVs, and coffee machines, while upgraded rooms have sitting areas and wine bars.
Dining at the Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel is a gastronomic delight, as the hotel is home to two exceptional restaurants. Le Pressoir d’Argent, a brasserie-style restaurant, serves delectable French cuisine crafted by the famed chef Gordon Ramsay. Guests can also grab a cocktail at the onsite Victor Bar.
For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the hotel’s spa, a 1000-square-meter haven of tranquility, features an indoor pool, fitness room, terrace with a hot tub, and an array of indulgent treatments.
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Recent guest reviews
23 March 2024
Magical Experince for lovers that takes you to the 19th century inspiring architect, the hotel rich history and friendly
The architect The location The staff
The spa was cold and closes early! This should be 24hours spa or at least until mid night that will make it perfect Experince
27 February 2024
Exceptional
suite was specious, I had an opera view , you can open big window for fresh aitr and to hear city sounds. Staff was amazing, bar area and breakfast above and beyond
a little bit outdated but everything was in style
31 January 2024
Very good
Very historic, like in a middle of all events took place in Bordoux last 2 centuries.
All facilities are little bit "tired"
28 January 2024
Expensive but worth it.
The service was impeccable. The service at the orangerie could be slightly improved but the in room service was amazing. We had the best time. The spa was absolutely fantastic. The restaurants were amazing and the breakfast was gorgeous
Too slow at the orangerie.
25 January 2024
Loved it. Staff are so nice!! A special shout out to Josephine at the Front Desk who is wonderful!
Our room was great. We opted for the delux (i think that's what it is called with a separate salon and bath). Bed was very comfortable, shower was great. Personally I am not a fan of the decor - I think it's a little outdated and not really to my taste but like art, it's subjective so not a criticism.
Personally I am not a fan of the decor - I think it's a little outdated and not really to my taste but like art, it's subjective so not a criticism.
23 January 2024
First time and will definitely be back to Bordeaux
Traditional decor and very welcoming staff
It was all great
21 January 2024
If we ever come back, we will definitely stay at the Intercontinental Le Grande
Couldn’t have asked for a better location!
The bar/ restaurant was always crowded! The wait to get cocktails was excruciating 😖
15 November 2023
Super! Great staff.
Been before. It's just such a great experience. |My room this time was a little small, but it was lovely. The location is perfect for exploring Bordeaux
13 November 2023
Excellent stay.
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6 November 2023
Best stay yet in Bordeaux in a fine hotel.
Best hotel in Bordeaux. Excellent room, well appointed and clean. Excellent concierge staff and registration desk staff. Breakfast room was first class with good choices and friendly staff. Position was the best possible in Bordeaux. Restaurant bookings and advice from concierge staff, especially from a very elegant young woman who was first class, were all very helpful
Taxi access on arrival is difficult due to location and tramways. Otherwise could not find any faults, other than some confusion over the switching of the main bar from rooftop to inside the hotel.
28 October 2023
Un week-end incroyable
Le personnel, le spa guerlain, la chambre sublime
16 October 2023
Fabulous
Location. Design and layout. Superb Staff. Restaurant amazing.
I didn't like the fact that some rooms need a special lift to access, this lift is unique, small, and often shared with maintenance staff..
2 October 2023
Fabulous
It was well located, in the heart of the old town, close to the main attractions. We were pampered in the hotel by very attentive and courteous staff. The restaurants in the hotel were among the best in town and the room was very comfortable. The interior decor and furnishings are also in good taste.
As our room was on the top floor, it was not possible to open any window in the room. I normally enjoy an open window to freshen the air in the room. Another snag was that the lavatory closet was not fitted with a small basin.
23 September 2023
Excellent hotel in fantastic location.
Brilliant location, friendly and efficient staff-on our last day they looked after our bags until 15.00, ordered a taxi to take us to the station and, impressively, loaded the bags and got us to check they were all there. Good breakfast, and delicious food in the Brasserie with the bonus of half price wine as it was Wednesday.
Housekeeping was a little slapdash, but quickly remedied with a phone call.
18 September 2023
Quick over night. Wanted to stay longer.
Parking was horrible. Hotel hard to get to.
Staff
15 September 2023
Great stay !
Everything
None
12 September 2023
Exceptional
Obviously you pay for what you get, but this hotel is by far the best in Bordeaux, stayed in a suite, staff there for your every need. Couldn’t ask for more. OUTSTANDING
11 September 2023
Exceptional
Staff were excellent. A credit to the hotel
More time!
9 September 2023
Exceptional
Spectacular location, superb suite. Staff were amazing, all extremely helpful and excellent facilities. Location was perfect in the centre of town.
Everthing was perfect, highly recommended
4 September 2023
We were happy with the Hotel.
Didn’t require breakfast . Reception staff were excellent. Location is great RestaurNt waitress was great.
Only issue was no really nice Bar near the restaurant. This would be good for guests and for the Business. There is space to do this.
3 September 2023
Very good
Staff very helpful and attentive
Position of full length mirror in the room. Impossible to use due to the door being impossible to fully open
19 August 2023
A beautiful hotel ideally located
This a beautiful central place in Bordeaux The view from the rooftop is fantastic The breakfast is a must
The room is very small smelly. The corridors also smell cooking
18 August 2023
Great location. Needs revamp.
Great location and extremely friendly staff
Lack of cleanness in some areas of the hotel (such as stains in the lobby sofas and pillows of the rooftop, under the bed dust).
12 August 2023
Fabulous and knowledgeable staff
Location, food, staff, comfort of hotel
Shower could have been higher
9 August 2023
Fabulous
Very good service
Don’t have children in indoor swimming pool. Jacuzzi wasn’t warm enough.
7 August 2023
The finest hotel in France ! Food , facilities and staff . 10/0
This hotel is one of the best . Location was excellent but it’s the decor and staff that make this hotel special . Amazing !
It’s perfect
5 August 2023
Very good
The location the hotel itself the rooms and the staff
The roof top bar is a complete rip off, charging €18 for regular bourboun or cognac, I believe the same prices in the original restaurant, much better value to be had elsewhere in town and more atmosphere. Hotel should consider dropping prices indoors to create a bit more atmosphere, I'm guessing it's empty because of the prices.
4 August 2023
Excellent
Location
28 July 2023
Exceptional
Breakfast and Rooftop
14 July 2023
this is the perfect place to stay for a few days to discover Bordeaux from
the location was perfect and the comfort and luxury was really nice
nothing
13 July 2023
A grand and historic old building — slightly faded grandeur.
This hotel is a grand old dame in the heart of the old city. Ideal for walking about the historic section of the city, through narrow, winding, cobbled streets and past a myriad of outdoor cafes and buildings of prior glory. The hotel, still clothed in yesterday’s finery, is a bit faded and worn and offers plenty of character. Our room matched the rest of the hotel in decor and was small but comfortable. Bed and shower were great. A lot of variety in hot and cold dishes for breakfast but nothing out of the ordinary.
10 July 2023
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel - everything perfect
4 July 2023
Very good hotel with nice staff
Location
Get lost easily in the hotel
26 June 2023
Exceeded service!! Signed up for an IHG membership. Definitely seek out IHG hotels in the future
Room 207 - near elevator, quiet, bedding
Bar no necessary. Takes up too much space in room. Kept tripping on step up into bar area
21 June 2023
A lovely, historic building centrally located for walking to sites.
We stayed in a junior suite, spacious. A view of the opera house across the square was an added bonus. The staff was very helpful and the restaurant out on the patio was lovely. Right next to the longest pedestrian street and walkable to the Bourse. Really recommend this hotel.
20 June 2023
Fabulous
good location
none
18 June 2023
Wonderful stay in a wonderful hotel in an amazing location
Bordeaux is a wonderful city and the hotel is in the best location to venture out. We made the most of walking to locations around the Hotel.
Our room was a bit smaller than I had imaged but this didn't really hurt the experience
11 June 2023
Perfect
Location
8 June 2023
wonderful
staff location
6 June 2023
We LOVED concierge. They went above and beyond, super friendly and personable
Clean, great location, awesome decor
n/a
2 June 2023
Ok
Staff
Rooms are cleaned in a very poor manner
29 May 2023
A great location. Enjoyed the few days we had there. Would return.
From check-in staff to room comfort. All good
Slow service on roof bar
25 May 2023
Very good
Location excellent
Main bar hardly open. No proper lounge to sit in. Bar on roof but very cold up there
17 May 2023
Great stay in Bordeaux with easy walking or tram access to all the sights.
Beautiful rooms, great location!
Was a bit expensive.
14 May 2023
Bathed in luxury… beautiful traditional French surroundings
The location was fantastic. Very central to restaurants, historic sites, river walk and parks. There was a fun rooftop restaurant that served drinks only. Over the little balcony off our room that overlooked the opera house.
At the rooftop bar, it would have been nice to order small plates or charcuterie/ cheese plate which doesn’t take a lot of prep
7 May 2023
Perfect hotel for a high level Bordeaux visit
Super nice location and view. Very professional service and also support from concierge desk. Thank you!
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3 May 2023
lovely stay, exceptional staff
historical building maintained elegantly. location across from Opera House and in the center of everything.
no access to the roof after dark, when I take photographs.
16 April 2023
perfect for a luxury city break
The hotel is in the perfect location to explore Bordeaux. We had a room with a balcony overlooking the square and theatre, which was a great private space to relax. There was an excellent selection at breakfast each morning. The staff were all welcoming and helpful especially the concierge team. It was great to have a small swimming pool and sauna available in a city centre hotel.
13 April 2023
Overnight in Bordeaux historic centre
Very comfortable room. Excellent staff. Perfect to wander old town with parking available.
Breakfast very expensive so we just walked round the corner to a bakery. You were required to wear a swimsuit in the sauna and hammam.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool (additional charge)
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
2 April 2024
Civilised and relaxing environment. A grande dame of a hotel.
The hotel staff were warm and welcoming. The rooms were distinctive in their decor – very different from the uniformity of many modern hotels. We appreciated the generous gift of a handcrafted Easter egg in our room. We enjoyed a very pleasant dinner and breakfast. Service was swift and courteous.
Nothing.