As summer holidays come to an end, 50 Best has compiled its list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023.
01.09.2023 - 14:42 / matadornetwork.com
Although it is only the ninth biggest city in France, Bordeaux is certainly one that should be at the very top of your French to-do list. Not only is it the heart of the famed wine-growing region, the entire city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it has more protected historic buildings than any other city in France except Paris (there are 347 listed buildings in Bordeaux). To see the city, its glorious architecture, and its excellent cultural offerings properly, you need to stay in the city center in one (or several) of the best hotels in Bordeaux, France, for every budget.
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Le Palais Gallien is a 19th-century private residence that was turned into five-star luxury hotel. Located in the center of the city, the property is only three minutes on foot from the monument after which it was named: Palais Gallien, an amphitheater dating back to the third century, the oldest Gallo-Roman monument in Bordeaux. The hotel is also less than a 10-minute walk to the Saint-Seurin Basilica, a 11th-century Romanesque church that is very much worth visiting, and less than 20 minutes to the quays that run up and down along the Garonne river. But Le Palais Gallien Hôtel is exceptional for more than its great location; with only 22 rooms and suites, all beautifully and individually decorated, it’s an intimate and welcoming place to stay. Of course, there’s also the spa, the outdoor pool set up in the hotel’s garden, the bar, and the gourmet restaurant: La Table de Montaigne.
Where: 144 Rue Abbé de l’Épée, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Price per night: $756
A former private mansion built in the 18th century, Le Boutique Hôtel & Spa is a five-star property centered on the theme of wine. Located in the city center, the historic hotel is less than 15 minutes on foot from the most famous area of Bordeaux: La Place de la Bourse, and only 10 minutes from the iconic Place des Quinconces, both of which sit on the quays facing the Garonne river. There are only 27 rooms and suites in the hotel, making for a very quiet experience. While the rooms and suites vary in size and amenities (some have balconies and others have jacuzzis), they are all impeccable in their elegant and contemporary decor. The on-site spa allows guests to enjoy a sauna, a steam room, a heated half-indoor half-outdoor pool, as well as a variety of treatments, including massages and facials. The onsite Wine Bar offers wine tasting and fine cuisine.
Where: 3 Rue Lafaurie de Monbadon, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Price per night: $421
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As summer holidays come to an end, 50 Best has compiled its list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023.
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