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Hôtel Vatel

Bordeaux · France

4 Cours Du MédocView location

9.2/10Excellent264 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.2/109.2
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Hôtel Vatel

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine. For lunch or dinner, stop by Le Bistrot, a restaurant that specializes in French cuisine.

Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Quai des Marques - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum - 0.

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7 km / 0. 4 mi- Greek Orthodox Church - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Cap Sciences - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Jacques Chaban Delmas Bridge - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Contemporary Art Museum - 1. 1 km / 0.

7 mi- Les Quais - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Jardin Public - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi- Cité du Vin - 1. 5 km / 0. 9 mi- Quinconces Square - 1. 5 km / 1 mi- Place des Quinconces - 1.

6 km / 1 mi- Girondins Monument - 1. 7 km / 1 mi- Place de la Bourse - 1. 8 km / 1. 1 mi- The Water Mirror - 1. 8 km / 1. 1 mi- Maison du Vin de Bordeaux - 1. 8 km / 1. 1 mi.

The nearest major airport is Merignac Airport (BOD) - 19. 6 km / 12. 2 mi With a stay at Hôtel Vatel, you'll be centrally located in Bordeaux, within a 5-minute drive of Place de la Bourse and Cité du Vin. This hotel is 1. 2 mi (1.

9 km) from Rue Sainte-Catherine and 3. 8 mi (6. 1 km) from Bordeaux Exhibition Center.

A stay at Hôtel Vatel places you in the heart of Bordeaux, within a 10-minute walk of Quai des Marques and Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cap Sciences and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Contemporary Art Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager EU Ecolabel Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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 3.74 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.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
    • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (492 ft away)
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Quai des Marques 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cap Sciences 1 km / 0.6 mi
Jacques Chaban Delmas Bridge 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Contemporary Art Museum 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Les Quais 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Jardin Public 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Cité du Vin 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Quinconces Square 1.5 km / 1 mi
Place des Quinconces 1.6 km / 1 mi
Girondins Monument 1.7 km / 1 mi
Place de la Bourse 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
The Water Mirror 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Maison du Vin de Bordeaux 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Rue Sainte-Catherine 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
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  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • TWIN CLASSICTWIN • CLASSICTWN.AS

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    TWIN CLASSIC

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    Room code: TWN.AS

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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    DOUBLE LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBL.LX

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

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  • TWIN LUXURYTWIN • LUXURYTWN.LX

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    TWIN LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: TWN.LX

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC KING BEDDBL.AS-KG

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    CLASSIC KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.AS-KG

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hôtel Vatel

9.2
Excellent
264 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
John
The hotel is close to trams so easy to get into town , the staff are very friendly and you can park securely in Q parking just over the road, nice place easy to find.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Jill
The hotel was clean and the staff very friendly. The hotel was situated perfectly for me to walk to my river cruise ship nearby. I didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel, so I cannot comment about that. The tram to the center of town is very close to the hotel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Diana
What a gem of a property not far from any of the sights and activities in Bordeaux! From the time we arrived until we checked out the staff was very helpful giving us suggestions on places to eat along with how to navigate the city via tram that had a stop right by the hotel. Property had a good morning breakfast. Rooms were clean and a decent size, especially for French standards. Would definitely stay here again when in the area!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Carl
The hotel was outstanding. The room was very spacious and well appointed. The staff was very helpful and recommended an excellent Bistro for dinner. The breakfast was also very good. We would certainly stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Dennis
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Ann
As a lone ,older, female traveler I must say that the staff could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and considering that I spoke very little French. They could not have been more helpful.
The room was spacious, very clean , comfortable and extremely quiet. The breakfast facilities were adequate and there was plenty of variety. Again the staff were very attentive and friendly. I can recommend Hotel Vatel and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Carlos
Recommended. stay 4 nights, Room was way bigger than the average European hotel, cleanness was as expected and the staff was very helpful with all my requests, location is great with the tram right in front of the hotel, i would prefer to stay closer to the city centre, but i even walk from the city friday and saturday night and it takes like 25 mins, lot of bars and restaurants open late felt very secure walking from the city, an uber charge 12 to 15 dollars from the city, will stay again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Jean
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, spacious rooms.
Close to tramway.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Diane
I commend the staff first and foremost for their graciousness and professionalism. They are superbly trained and will go above and beyond to accommodate a guest. They are patient, thorough and most of all friendly and welcoming.
The breakfast buffet was excellent. Several choices, fresh and neatly displayed and the breakfast room was a lovely, peaceful start to the day.
The tram into the centre was a mere steps away and despite the proximity the room was quiet.
This place is a gem!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Bonnie
Walk to cruise boats
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2025
Jean
Convenience to the port
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Margaret
Excellent location beside a tram stop which made our journey from a cruise ship really easy.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2025
Dave

OK, but would stay closer to city center

The hotel is located about a mile away from the Bordeaux city center. There is a metro station in front of the hotel, so it’s not hard to get around. The hotel is clean and there is a refrigerator in the room. We were there three days and on the first two days we were woken up by someone pounding a hammer to repair floors. Also, the WiFi would only connect to one phone in our room at a time.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Joseph
Attention to service and customer relations
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Aniruddha
Was conveniently located and easy to get to.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2025
Richard
We were looking for a hotel near the river to spend the night before the departure of our river cruise. As it turned out, we were able to walk from Hotel Vatel to the docking location of our ship (right next to the skateboard park). Hotel Vatel is conveniently located near a tram stop from which the town center and neighborhoods with more dining and shopping options are only a few stops away.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2025
Stanley
The staff was extremely helpful and made our stay memorable in Bordeaux. Thank you!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
John
Great hotel. Very good staff.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Victoria
We had a great stay at the hotel. The room was spacious with modern decor. A lovely bathroom and shower and lots of storage space. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the area - it was a 25 min walk along the river or quick tram ride into the Old Town. A two minute walk to the Bord’Eau village - a great complex of shops and riverside restaurants. Also near the ferry over to Darwin which is a great place to visit. Will definitely stay at Hotel Vatel on our next visit.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Christine

2 nights before river cruise-great location!

Very large and comfortable room. Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was just right. Only 12 rooms and the rest of the space is a hotel school, so seemed very busy but the 4th floor for the rooms was quiet. Great location right on the river and a few steps from the B-line tram. Easy to get to Cite du Vin in one direction and the historic city center in the other. Renovated warehouses across the way offered great shopping and cafes. We stayed 2 nights before a river cruise-it’s only a short walk to the river boats.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

Great Hotel

The room was quite large with plenty of storage space. The bathroom was large and new. Breakfast was continental with cereals, coldcuts and juices- very filling and a great way to start off the day. Very convenient to city sights and you can have a wonderful walk along the river promenade across the street from the hotel.
We would not hesitate to recommend Vatel Hotel to future travelers.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2024
Rebecca
Overall, the room was clean and bathroom was very nice! Staff was incredibly friendly at arrival, inconsistent if they were at the front desk or not for rest of the stay. The WiFi connection was very poor. The only other thing to note is that it is a decent walk from city center — nothing to do with the hotel, but location continued to be rated high in reviews and I was surprised by how long it took to walk in (I could have mapped it more closely so that’s on me).
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Marie

Great Place to Stay

I stayed at this hotel twice during a month long stay in Bordeaux primarily because it was where a Trip USA Bordeaux tour started, so I added days on the front and back end of that tour. Ricardo, the day manager, was exceptionally helpful, but all of their staff is well trained as they have a hospitality training school on site. They offer breakfast as an extra but it’s rather expensive unless you’re a big eater.The room was very comfortable although I found the bedding too warm for my taste. Finally, the last night there, I discovered a blanket in the closet that I could use instead of the duvet. Like many hotels these days, they provide small square pillows, so on my second round there, I requested normal size pillows and they were provided. The location is excellent for seeing Bordeaux as the tram line is just across the street. It is within a nice, long walking distance of the old part of town, the river parkway and dozens of great restaurants. My one big complaint is that most hotels, including this one, do not provide a place to put open suitcases. I do not want to unpack and pack again, especially when only staying for a 2-4 days so I just used half of the king bed. The second part of the stay, I was placed in a handicap room which had more space and did have a large platform for my suitcase, which I really liked.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Marie
This hotel has everything going for it. Great location! Literally across the road from the Garonne River parkway the borders the river throughout Bordeaux which is a hive of activity almost any day and any time. The staff were exceptional and very helpful to international travelers. I’d recommend this hotel to fellow travelers.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2024
Anne
I thought the toilet bowl could have been cleaner, white not brown
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2024
Elizabeth
not a 4 star hotel
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Rachel

Perfect stay

Lovely hotel, perfect location and they upgraded our room. Excellent staff and service. Would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Ian
great location
polite staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2024
Deborah
Stayed here before river cruise was able to walk to the boat. Lots of eating options around. Hotel was very pleasant
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
brian

Great find in Bordeaux

The service, cleanliness and facilities were excellent. The location, while not being in the centre of town, is within walking distance and the price reflects that. A tram stop is also 2 minutes walk away.
Highly recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2023
Joshua
We enjoyed our visit.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2022
David
Alexander could not have been more helpful when we were checking in and for our whole stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2022
Kevin
Wonderful staff. Very spacious and comfortable room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2022
Craig
Excellent hotel with staff that actually care. Great location too.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2022
Greg
Staff very friendly and helpful. Even had umbrellas if raining. Room was very clean and amazing rain shower. Very quite as well.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2022
Philippe
Staff was very efficient, helpful and friendly.
Room upgrade was granted.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2022
Bill
Nice hotel near the Gironde River in Bordeaux. A very liberal noon checkout time, but be advised that your room key will not work at 12:01!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2022
laurence
Room 114 was amazing. The staff was terrific. Super convenient to the tram. Only complaint - you have to boil your eggs at breakfast.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Mar 2022
Rodrigo
The rooms were great. Well furnished and the bathrooms were pretty good. Staff at the lobby was hit or miss. There seemed to be some staff members under training and didnt even seem to speak french properly. At checkout we asked for a taxi but the lady at the reception never mentioned that the taxi also charged to get to us. Our alternative was a 15 eur uber to the train station while we ended up paying 40 eur for a taxi that came from a far and charged us for the trip to pick us up. Would have appreciated more transparency from the hotel staff members about this huge difference between uber and taxis
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2021
Paul

Good hotel

Great friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. Parking is a very long walk (but you may not need your car for awhile). Many Uber and cabs available. No parking anywhere in Bordeaux. 1.5 mile walk to hotel de ville (main center of action ) close walk to shopping and many other restaurants
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2021
Verified traveler

A good location for exploring Bordeaux

An ideally-situated hotel close to the river Garonne, midway between la Cité du Vin and the town centre, both within walking distance.
The staff were all welcoming, keen and friendly.
The superior room was very spacious with a well-equipped bathroom. It was very clean, but some of the fittings and furnishings were slightly worn and in need of replacement. In spite of the double glazing, there was a lot of traffic noise.
We only bothered with breakfast on the first morning. The choice of items, which had to be ordered the previous night, was limited and, at 12 €, somewhat expensive.
We did not eat in the restaurant, but the bar had a good selection of drinks at reasonable prices.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2019
David

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay with lovely attentative staff. Close to the river and close to restaurants and bars
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2019
Peter

Good area tired hotel

Great location, great breakfast, needs an update.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2019
alexander

Location

Perfect city break,being so close to trams, ferries etc.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The young staff were very polite, cheerful, friendly and helpful.
Our room was reasonably spacious, with a comfortable bed, although the shape and layout were awkward. We asked for extra cups more than once as provision was for one person.
We found the breakfasts had odd combinations and did not look like the pictures on the menu sheet that we had to fill out the night before.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2019
Tracy

Great hotel

Great hotel with easy access to everything! We would definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2019
Ralph
Clean comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Great location to river front restaurants and for river cruises that start or end in Bordeaux.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Very helpful staff quiet and good position close to riverside easy access to trams
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2019
Dean
We stayed here on the front end of our trip for a couple of days and the room condition was definitely better than the one night stay at the end of our trip. The room was smaller and worn on the one night stay. Still a great staff and clean. A great value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2019
Dean

Great time in Bordeaux

The staff couldn’t have been better. The location is at the river and a 20 minute walk to the old city or just grab the tram. Very close to our river cruise dock
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Easy location with great access to tram for exploring Bordeaux. Room is very well done. Would recommend to friends and family.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2019
Daniel
Excellent reception from young staff training at local hotel business management program. Front desk and bartender were exceptionally welcoming.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2019
Julie

Great staff, great location, great food.

The staff at this hotel are amazing. Helpful and kind. The food in the restaurant was superb, and the sommelier so interesting with his knowledge and making time to talk to us. Very clean and excellent amenities. The whole eco label concept was great but there wasn’t any skimping. The location near the cité du vin was perfect with a tram system to get right to the centre if needed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2018
Jeannine
Close to river cruise dock. Very nice staff.’easy access to city center.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2018
Jeanette
Hotel Vatel offers a simple but spacious decor and set up in the rooms. The bed is extremely comfortable and the bathroom is also large with a good size shower recess that has a rain shower and hand held shower head with three different shower settings - bliss !! There is a fridge and Nespresso pod coffee machine plus unlimited bottled water provided.
The only thing I found wanting was the lack of more snack type food being available at night from early hours, especially with the restaurant being closed on two nights. Often when you have been out on day tours all day, probably having eaten a largish lunch, all you need is something small instead of having to wait for the restaurants nearby to open and/or get changed.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2018
Roger

Hotel Vatel recommended

This hotel is based on the edge of the Chartrons district of Bordeaux - a really buzzing, bohemian area full of narrow streets, antique shops, cafes, bars and some good restaurants. The hotel is virtually on the quayside and right next to a tram stop into the city centre.
The hotel is run by students from the hospitality school which is on site and they have excellent English and try hard to please. The hotel is modern, comfortable and well equipped/
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2018
Jack
Close to shops and for us close to cruise departures
4/10
Poor
05 Sep 2018
Bradley
The hotel emailed me and told me the needed my room and moved me to a different hotel in a much lessor location. Never in all of my travels have I even heard of such a thing. We booked a long time ago. So beware travelers.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2018
Irina

Amazing hotel.

We have had a wonderful stay there. The location is great. The hotel is clean, spacious rooms, great shower. Absolutely recommended.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2018
Robert
Very close to the tramway: super convenient and far from the noise of downtown.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Outstanding service. Very personable, offered complimentary phone, great location.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2018
Michael

Works for me

Nice big quiet room , friendly accommodating staff. Good a/c. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Tub. What more could you want!
Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Service just not quite there

The hotel its nice, its clean, room was big but its run by students from the hotel school next door (I didn't know this when booking). When they bill you on check out when its prepaid, then struggling to get a proper refund because then after the fact they realize they got the initial bill wrong...
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Superb location, very good staff, everything you'd need
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2018
Monty

Nice hotel next to the Quai

We were taking a Uniworld boat from the Quai des Chartrons and wanted a hotel nearby. Hotel Vatel was just a block away and very convenient. The staff was friendly. The room very clean and nice. We had an outstanding beef dish at their restaurant at dinner. Only minor negative was that we had to ask for a menu 3 times at this teaching hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2018
Kevin

The best. Vatel

Vatel was wonderful to stay at. Great professional people helping to make our stay memorable, fun, and comfortable away from home.
Everything we asked about either local or help when we missed our train, the staff jumped in to support whatever we needed...and assisting to get us to our next destination. Frank and all staff were amazing.
We stayed at another couple hotels adter...and I kept wishing they were Vatel. Beds were really comfortable...it was just perfect. Food was great too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2018
F
AWESOME hotel, so clean, so nice, so easy and so accommodating... EVERYONE was super nice. LOVED our room with comfy bed, plush towels, clean, clean clean
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2018
Verified traveler
My stay was good. My room was clean and comfortable and the staff were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint I have is that the internet was a bit unstable and there needs to be more international television channel options or the facility for subtitles on the current available channels
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel within walking distance of bordeaux

Lovely hotel. Very helpful staff.
Just too cold. Room temperature was at its highest @ 24 deg but as it was a big room and in January, the room was very very cold. But the helpful staff brought us a portable heater which did the job.
Would like to have eaten at the Hotel, but at 43 euros each and no description of the menu. This put us off.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2017
Haim

Great value for money

Modern hotel located near city center & a few steps from tram station.,spacius room,sparkless clean,reasonable parking fee,very friendly & helpfull staff,
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2017
Philip

Nice clean , friendly hotel, large rooms

Very nice,clean, friendly comfortable hotel, large room. Nice position near the river and good local restaurants and wine bars.About 1km tram or comfortable walk from the town centre.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2017
Jan

Very convenient, tram stop across the road

4 couples from the UK, just back from 3 night stay at the Hotel Vatel in Chatrons area. When I booked I hadn't realised that it was a training hotel. The young staff were very attentive and professional at all times. The rooms were very well appointed, modern, good quality fittings. Downside for British visitors, just a coffee machine with small coffee cups, a selection of teabags and a kettle and mugs would have been appreciated. Wood laminated floors throughout the hotel, perfect for summer months but a rug or two in the bedrooms would add comfort especially in cooler weather. We went to the cafe across the road for breakfast, good value but ate breakfast in the hotel on last morning. Room for improvement, limited selection, not attractively displayed. Meal in the restaurant on last night was very good, all happy except for one who had an overdone steak, it was replaced.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2017
Fred

Nice facility, close to waterfront and tram stop.

Friendly staff (students at adjacent hotel management school) up to date facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2017
MR

Room overlooking the courtyard

I had an unusual room with it's own entrance outside the courtyard. The extra space was welcomed, even though I was traveling alone.
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

One night stay in Bordeaux

A little outside of the city center but can walk, take the tram, or rent a bike to get anywhere you need to go.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2016
Robi

GREAT SERVICE

This hotel is a business school. The staff are students and teachers; the service is excellent. We stayed for 2 days and were waited on \"hand and foot\" by courteous, fun and happy staff. The restaurant is also excellent; the veal chop was phenomenal. Rooms were nice and clean. If you like service at an affordable price this is the place to be.
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2016
Anthony

Modern boutique style hotel.

Ver nice small hotel, used for training of staff so that can have its good points & its bad.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Graziela
Hotel muito gostoso, perto do estacionamento e da estação de Tram.
próximo ao Rio.para caminhadas e também da citè du Vin. Recomendo.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Stéphane
Le petit déjeuner est un ton en dessous d’un 4 étoiles. De plus ré-remplir la bouteille d’eau dans la chambre pour la deuxième nuit aurait été bien.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Léa
Parfait, lit très confortable et chambre paisible et parfaitement sonorisé. Et un personnel extra !
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2026
david
Chambre spacieux et agréable et un personnel toujours très professionnel
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2026
Christophe
Sur l'étage 4 bruit de déplacement à 6h 00 le matin dû à l'étage 5 salle de réunion..
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Andre
Oui
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2025
Stephan
Personnel sympathique. Petit déjeuner monotone
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Revoyez votre copie, le p’tit dej pour commencer

Réception un peu arrogante mais passons, ça devait être un étudiant pas encore mûr…
3ème fois dans cet hôtel. Lieu très propre, et bien situé.
Pas de parking.
Petit déjeuner TRÈS décevant, j’avais eu mieux dans ce même hôtel la première fois, la seconde c’était déjà moins bien, cette fois ci c’était service minimum. On était plusieurs à s’en plaindre d’ailleurs. Ça ne va pas dans le bon sens et quand je fais le bilan, je me dis que j’amènerai probablement mes collègues ailleurs la prochaine fois.
Business
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2025
Carina

Daggamle croissanter

Morgenmaden var langt fra 4-stjernet. Appelsinerne var tørre og croissanterne virkede til at være flere dage gamle. Men alt andet ved hotellet var rigtigt fint.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
MARTIN
Bel hôtel bien situé à proximité de tout pour de belles marches. Personnel attentionné.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2025
Sylvia H P

Esperava mais

O hotel deixou a desejar em vários aspectos como a falta de vaga para estacionar o carro na chegada e na saída. A única vaga disponível era utilizada por não hóspedes e prestadores de serviço e nunca estava desocupada. O recepcionista do turno da noite abandonava seu turno constantemente, não deu as informações necessárias quando chegamos. inclusive causando prejuízo financeiro em relação ao pagamento do estacionamento particular, e deixou-nos aguardando ao relento numa das noites porque não vinha abrir a porta que permanecia trancada após determinado horário.
Em contrapartida a gerente diurna, as recepcionistas e as atendentes no café da manhã, foram extremamente simpáticas, atenciosas e prestativas. O atendimento diurno é completamente diferente graças a essas profissionais femininas. O café da manhã é bom e a limpeza do quarto é ótima. A região decepcionou em relação à disponibilidade de restaurantes e lojas.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Lionel

Tres bon séjour

Accueil très sympa
Chambre et literie très confortable.
Chambre sur rue bruyante, mais avec des boules quies, on a très bien dormi.
Vous pouvez vous garer dans le parking en face de l hôtel, vous bénéficiez de 50 % de remise.
Il y a un depose minute devant.
L hôtel est très bien placé pour visiter Bordeaux.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
FJORD TECHNOLOGIES

Superbe !

Grande chambre agréable, très propre avec toutes les commodités.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Benoit
Bien situé. Facile d’accès. Personnel très agréable.
Parking facile.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2022
LAURENT

EXCELLENT SEJOUR

CHAMBRE VRAIMENT TRES PROPRE ET TRES VASTE SALLE DE BAIN AU TOP MAIS JE TROUVE MESQUIN LA FACTURATION DE DEUX PETITES BOUTEILLES D EAU MINERALE PRISE DANS MINI BAR C EST UN DETAIL MAIS QUAND MEME MAIS ETABLISSEMENT AU TOP
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2022
GERALDINE
Excellent séjour de 4 nuits.
Hôtel calme et bien situé à proximité du tramway.
Le restaurant propose une belle carte en plats et en vins.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
FABIANO
Struttura di ottimo livello a circa 25 minuti a piedi dal centro di Bordeaux, ma con la fermata del tram, che consente di raggiungere facilmente tutti i monumenti principali, a poche decine di metri Camera spaziosa e dotata di tutti comfort. Colazione non provata.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2022
Matthieu

Hotel top, mais personnel à former !

L'hôtel était cool, la chambre parfaite. On a été surclassé via le programme membres Gold hotel.com
La chambre était propre, très spacieuse, la literie parfaite, et l'établissement est situé au centre de Bordeaux, meme si pas en Hyper Centre, ainsi prévoir les transports en communs (Tram) situé juste en face de l'hôtel ou à pieds, environs 25 min à pieds de l'hyper centre.
D'extérieur l'hotel paie pas de mine, les espaces communs non plus... l'accueil de l'établissement pourrait (devrait) etre amélioré pour corréler avec le standing des chambres. Le service également devrait etre revu, en effet nous n'avons pas trouvé que l'accueil que nous a réservé le personnel, leur façon de s'adresser au client était à la hauteur du standing de cet établissement. le personnel était ce jour là très jeune (20 ans environ), ils étaient 3 derrière le bureau d'accueil sur leurs téléphones, pas tellement d'attention client, presque le sentiment de déranger c'est dommage.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2022
Verified traveler
Très bon rapport qualité prix! Bien placé.
Personnel très sympathique et professionnel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2022
Serge

Bien sauf pour les gourmands

La chambre est spacieuse, propre et la literie confortable.
Seul bémol, le petit déjeuner qui n'est vraiment pas à la hauteur de l'établissement, surtout lorsqu'il s'appelle Vatel... Pas d'oeufs brouillés, pas de pains spéciaux, pas de viennoiserie autre que Pain au chocolat et croissant, pas de bacon... Dommage sinon c'était un sans faute.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2021
Stéphanie

Très bon rapport qualité / prix

Chambre propre, confortable et spacieuse.
Très bon accueil du réceptionniste.
Seul bémol : pas de parking au sein de l’hôtel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2021
didier
rapport qualité prix trés bien
Business
2/10
Poor
03 Nov 2020
Sergio

Pior

Não nos deixaram entrar, por tanto já não havias hotéis e por este motivo dormi no carro
Business

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