Best Western Grand Hotel Francais in central Bordeaux offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and a business center. Guests enjoy WiFi, a snack bar, and easy access to Place de la Bourse and Rue Sainte-Catherine shopping. The staff is praised for their helpfulness.
Located in Bordeaux City Centre, a neighborhood in Bordeaux, Grand Hotel Francais is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Grand Theatre of Bordeaux and Girondins Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bordeaux Wine School and Maison du Vin de Bordeaux. Ready for a night out? Consider Rock School Barbey and Le Rocher de Palmer. Visit our Bordeaux travel guide
12 Rue Du Temple, Bordeaux, NAQ, 33000
What's nearby
Rue Sainte-Catherine
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Place de la Bourse
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Place Saint Pierre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Place des Quinconces
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Gambetta Tram Station
1 min walk
Bordeaux-Benauge Station
6 min drive
Merignac Airport (BOD)
50 min drive
Restaurants
Land & Monkeys
3 min walk
French House
2 min walk
Le Grand Café
2 min walk
Bistro des Grands Hommes
3 min walk
La Mama
3 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel Francais
Hotel near Cité du Vin
At Grand Hotel Francais, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as babysitting.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Concierge services, 3 meeting rooms, and a reception hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Grand Hotel Francais have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and offices. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per day); discounts available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
A bar/lounge
Family friendly
Babysitting
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Business center
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (90 inch wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
More
1 building
4 floors
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Office
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.45 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day(1148 ft away; open 24 hours)
Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Property is also known as
Grand Hotel Francais
Francais Ex Best Bordeaux
Best Western Grand Hotel Francais
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Hotel
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Bordeaux
Grand Hotel Francais - ex. Best Western Hotel Bordeaux
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Hotel Francais pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Francais?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Francais on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩223,003, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Francais?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Francais?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Grand Hotel Francais located?
Located in Bordeaux City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Les Grands Hommes, Place Gambetta, and Notre Dame Church. Rue Sainte-Catherine and Bordeaux Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Gambetta Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Grand Theatre Tram Station is 4 minutes.
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Reviews
Grand Hotel Francais Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The room was clean. Working the heater was complicated. The staff was very helpful. It is in a beautiful part of town, near the longest shopping street in Europe. Highly recommended!
The room was large, bright and airy. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was large and the shower was fabous.
Also, the staff were friendly and very helpful.
The hotel was beautiful and in a great location, it had a lovely vibe that truely made you feel you were in France. The staff were accommodating in evey way and the breakfast was vey good. A very enjoyable stay.
Loved Bordeaux, Loved this hotel! It is beautiful and the balcony made our stay! The staff was exceptional and went above and beyond helping us when we had a problem. 5 stars!
This hotel was my favorite part of Bordeaux. The staff were kind, encouraging my still developing French with patience, and offering suggestions to make my trip more enjoyable. Coming back each day was like coming home. Merci beaucoup.