Intercontinental Le Grand Hotel, Bordeaux
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“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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Location
Recent guest reviews
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.
27 March 2023
Excellent Experience
The hotel is excellent. We were welcomed by Anton and he was a really kind and helpful person. The hotel room is excellent with night view of Opera. The location is right by the heart of Bordeaux. The best part of the trip was the Spa. Amazing Spa design and really relaxing experience.
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 (additional charge)
- - 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
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7 August 2023
The finest hotel in France ! Food , facilities and staff . 10/0