Bordeaux is one of the most beautiful regions in France and is famous for its exquisite wines. Whether you’re planning a trip for the summer season or fall wine harvest, we have a fantastic selection of luxury & 5-star hotels in Bordeaux to choose from.
From glamorous countryside chateaux to luxurious 5-star stays in the historic center of Bordeaux, this curated list of properties provides you with the best high-end stays in this wonderful city.
OUR TOP PICKS: HOTELS IN BORDEAUX
- 5-STAR HOTEL: Villas Foch
- LUXURY HOTEL: L’Apparthôtel Particulier
- CHATEAU: Les Sources de Caudalie
5-Star Hotels in Bordeaux
1. Villas Foch
RATING: 9.4/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: DOWNTOWN | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Villas Foch Boutique Hotel & Spa is one of the best hotels in Bordeaux, France with an amazing central location in the city, and all of the amenities you could need. There is a spa on site which allows you to enjoy a sauna, book massages, make use of the fitness center, and enjoy the indoor swimming pool.
The beautiful rooms have amazing light, bright, clean furnishings in a comfortable space. There are double rooms available as well as suites which have living rooms separate from the bedrooms.
During your stay you can enjoy a buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast each morning. And you can also visit the onsite bar for drinks or cocktails in the evening.
2. Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes
RATING: 9.0/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: CHARTRONS | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes pulls out all the stops for your stay. There is a Japanese restaurant on the premises as well as a bar and an outdoor space where there is a DJ during summer nights.
Other amenities include a fitness center as well as an indoor pool and a sauna.
The rooms have either one large double bed or two single beds. Certain rooms have a balcony and some have garden views. The decor inside the rooms is very warm and welcoming.
The suites provide larger spaces but do not have multiple rooms. The Mondrian Terrace Suite however has a very spacious outdoor terrace which is completely private to you.
This property is located slightly to the north of Bordeaux and is in a less touristy part of town.
3. InterContinental Bordeaux
RATING: 8.6/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
The InterContinental Bordeaux has some amazing amenities which include things like a babysitting service, an onsite restaurant — Le Pressoir d’Argent, inspired by Gordon Ramsey — as well as a spa, a wellness center, and a buffet breakfast.
The property provides a great location and the onsite concierge can help you learn more about what to do in the area. The rooms are all clean and full of old world charm. The decor is 10th-century English countryside chic.
The room options include classic double as well as suites The suites can sleep between three and four people, but you will have to make use of a sofa bed. Each suite has a spacious living room and the King suite has a wine bar right in the room. The bathrooms in all of the rooms have amazing marble bathtubs.
There is also a rooftop bar where you can get a drink in the evening as you look out over the city of Bordeaux.
The spa has a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, hammam, hot tub, and sauna. There are ten treatment rooms which you can book for indulgences like a massage.
4. Hotel Le Palais Gallien
RATING: 9.0/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Hotel Le Palais Gallien is located in the city center of Bordeaux and provides a little tranquil oasis with its swimming pool that is surrounded by a sun terrace and the beautifully manicured gardens.
The property has basic double rooms as well as larger doubles which have private jacuzzis and their own terraces. If you want to upgrade even further, book the presidential suite which has a sauna, fireplace, two living rooms, and two bathrooms. Some of the rooms also come with a small kitchen that includes a dishwasher, a microwave, and a fridge.
5. Yndo Hotel
RATING: 9.1/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Yndo Hotel is situated right in the middle of Bordeaux’s historic district in a refurbished 19th-century private mansion. The grounds include a fragrance garden and a terrace. Many of the rooms have balconies which overlook these elegant outdoor spaces.
Each guest room is appointed with chic designer furniture. Each room is decorated with careful attention to the interior design and then given a name which encompasses a sort of personality of the space. The suites include spacious sitting areas, a bar, and a large tub, they can also accommodate the addition of a crib or a child’s bed.
6. Le Boutique Hotel Bordeaux
RATING: 8.9/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Le Boutique Hotel Bordeaux is located in the historic center of Bordeaux in an 18th-century town house. The grounds are stunning with a green courtyard in the middle of the property. In the courtyard is a swimming pool which extends indoors so it can still be enjoyed in less than ideal weather.
The hotel also has a beautiful rooftop and a wine bar. Plus there is a sauna and a hammam. A lot to enjoy without even stepping out the door.
The rooms include basic doubles as well as suites, some with tubs in the room. Others have large, private outdoor terraces with an outdoor hot tub. There is also the option of an apartment which sleeps up to four adults in two bedrooms and has a kitchenette.
Or you can also enjoy the executive suite which has a living room, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. All of the rooms are very nicely appointed with elegant decor.
7. Le Burdigala
RATING: 9.3/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Le Burdigala is an Inwood Hotels collection property in the center of Bordeaux. The facilities include a game room and a movie theater as well as a bar and a restaurant.
The rooms include double rooms options with two single beds or one large bed. There are also suites including a duplex. Some of these spaces can sleep up to three with a sofa bed in the separate living room area.
One of the best parts of any stay at Le Burdigala is how exceptionally helpful and friendly the staff are. They can answer questions and help you with anything including booking tours in the area.
8. Hotel de Pavie
RATING: 9.4/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: SAINT-ÉMILION | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Hotel de Pavie is located right in the heart of Saint-Émilion, a town about 45 minutes from Bordeaux which is known for its fantastic wine. From the property you have panoramic views of the town and the surrounding vineyards.
This hotel is a small, refurbished old stone monastery. The rooms now offered are of high quality and decorated in a more modern farmhouse style. There are doubles as well as suites, some of which have sitting spaces and private terraces.
There is a restaurant on the property as well as a bar and there are plenty of wines available to try. You can also enjoy a breakfast each morning at an additional cost.
If you come by car, there is free parking offered.
Luxury Hotels in Bordeaux
9. L’Apparthôtel Particulier
RATING: 8.8/10 | STARS: 4 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
L’hotel Particulier offers an incredible boutique experience with a limited selection of just three rooms and two suites on the property. It is right in the city, just a moment’s walk from the cathedral square.
Some of the rooms offer balconies, or you can book basic doubles. And there are also suites which feature seating areas.
The entire property is stylish and combines the modern with the historic.
10. Hotel Konti
RATING: 8.2/10 | STARS: 4 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BORDEAUX CITY-CENTRE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Hotel Konti is a modern property located in a historic, 18th-century building. Its location is perfect, just a few minutes walk to the river and right by Galeries Lafayette in the center of the city.
While the property is clean and very well appointed, it allows for luxury on a bit more of a budget as it offers single rooms. This is ideal for solo travelers who still want privacy and comfort. There are also double and triple rooms available.
Chateaux in Bordeaux
11. Les Sources de Caudalie
RATING: 9.1/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: MARTILLAC | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Les Sources de Caudalie is located within the hâteau Smith Haut Lafitte vineyards on the outskirts of Bordeaux, to the south of the city center.
The property includes a luxury space as well as tennis courts, and both indoor and outdoor pools. There is a jacuzzi and a hammam but access to these facilities is not included in your booking. You can gain access either by paying directly, or by booking a spa treatment which also includes access to the facilities.
All of the guest rooms have either a private terrace or a balcony and they all look out over the property — either towards the lake or to the vineyards. The rooms are spacious and are decorated with a combination of modern and traditional farmhouse decor. There are double rooms as well as suites which can sleep up to three people on a bed and a pull out couch. The suites have living rooms separate from the bedrooms.
Other facilities include a Michelin starred restaurant and a cooking school. You can enjoy a buffet breakfast here each morning. And the property can also arrange wine tastings for you throughout the region.
There are charging stations here for electric cars.
12. Château Hôtel Grand Barrail
RATING: 9.0/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: AVENSAN | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Château Hôtel Grand Barrail is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Bordeaux, but only just outside of the beautiful town of Saint-Emilion. The property is set amidst vineyards and some of the rooms look out across the stunning landscapes.
At the hotel there is an outdoor swimming pool as well as a spa. The spa includes a sauna, a hammam, as well as treatment rooms where you can enjoy beauty or body indulgences. There is also a restaurant on the grounds where local produce and dishes are served.
If you want to enjoy more of the surroundings you can rent a bike from the hotel. Or if you came by car free parking is available to you.
The rooms are all decorated in a mid-century modern style with comfortable furnishings. Some of the rooms offer private terraces, and the suites have separate sitting spaces.
13. La Maison d’Estournel
RATING: 9.2/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: SAINT-ESTÈPHE | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
La Maison d’Estournel will provide you with a relaxing stay amongst the vineyards about an hour’s drive north of Bordeaux.
The property boasts a beautiful sun terrace with a swimming pool, amazing gardens, and other extensive outdoor spaces. Plus some of the rooms have their own private balconies or terraces looking out on the vineyards or the gardens.
The onsite restaurant serves amazing wine and local specialities which rotate with the seasons. There you can also enjoy a daily included breakfast.
14. Chateau Laufaurie-Peyraguey
RATING: 9.3/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: BOMMES | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Enjoy an idyllic stay in the French countryside at Chateau Laufaurie-Peyraguey. The property is located about an hour to the south of Bordeaux in Bommes.
The gorgeous hotel features a bar on site where you can try cocktails or local wines — they can also arrange a wine tasting with or without a food pairing. There is a 2-star Michelin restaurant on site and when booking, you can opt to dine outside on the terrace. You can also spend time in the shared hotel lounge or anywhere else across the stunning property.
There is a breakfast served each morning — and though the property refers to it as continental, it is more indulgent than your typical hotel continental breakfast with things like a creme brulee available.
The style of the interiors is reminiscent of a farmhouse. The rooms are enormous, bright, and extremely well decorated. There are suites available, some of which have two levels and two beds plus separate living rooms from the bedrooms.
15. Chateau Léognan
RATING: 9.0/10 | STARS: 5 | NEIGHBORHOOD: LÉOGNAN | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Chateau Leognan is located 20 km to the south of Bordeaux, deep in wine country. And while you can explore the surrounding vineyards, you can also enjoy wine tastings right on the castle property. And there is also a daily happy hour for all guests which includes both red and white wines.
The estate is on a nearly 200 acre park which has horses. There are also seven accommodations which are tucked into the natural surroundings. These are cottage bungalows, some of which can sleep small families, and others of which have private outdoor terraces. These bungalows are in addition to the 17 rooms and suites in the main building.
There is a restaurant on the property and also a wellness spa. Each morning you can enjoy a large, fresh breakfast served by the friendly staff.
16. Château Meyre
RATING: 9.2/10 | STARS: 4 | NEIGHBORHOOD: AVENSAN | CHECK RATES AND AVAILABILITY
Château Meyre is located within a vineyard in the countryside about 40 minutes northwest of the city of Bordeaux. The property is a 19th-century mansion which now is fitted with nine guest rooms.
The rooms are of different sizes with either a pool or a garden view. There is also a spacious castle suite with a private terrace. This room can sleep up to four people.
During your stay in this luxury hotel in Bordeaux, France you can enjoy some time in the outdoor pool.
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