Facing the Grand Theatre in the heart of Bordeaux’s Golden Triangle, the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux is the city’s essential luxury enclave. With décor from Jacques Garcia that blends modern comfort into the hotel’s traditional opulence, the hotel’s revival has thrived on excellent service and the impressive spa.

The facilities

Les Bains de Lea, the Nuxe spa on site, boasts 12 treatment rooms, a counter-current pool, hammam, sauna and Jacuzzi. The hotel’s magnificent function rooms and outstanding shopping arcade are major draws for the Grand Hotel’s well-heeled guests. 

Two restaurants include Michelin starred Le Pressoir d’Argent, featuring an impressive wine collection and exquisite seafood, and the more casual Brasserie de l’Europe. Victor Bar is a cosy and colourful spot for cocktails, and the Orangerie, with its glass-roofed winter garden, is a casual but incredibly elegant place to meet for tea and pastries.

The rooms 

The 150 rooms include 22 suites and feature views of the Place de la Comédie square, the Cours de l'Intendance and the hotel’s enclosed courtyards. Colourful and elegant, each features the unique décor of Jacques Garcia. Loewe flatscreen TVs, iPod docks and complimentary WiFi come standard, as do marble bathrooms with under-floor heating and products from Anne Sémonin.