6-8 rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
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Hotel Description

Look, when I first walked into the ibis Styles on rue Charles Domercq, I honestly wasn’t expecting much – I mean, it’s an ibis, right? But this place actually surprised me. The lobby has this modern, colorful vibe that feels more like a boutique hotel than your typical chain property. They’ve done something clever with the design here, lots of bold artwork and these funky geometric patterns that somehow work without being overwhelming.

The location is what really sold me though. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Gare Saint-Jean, which is perfect if you’re catching the TGV to Paris or just arriving with heavy luggage. But here’s the thing most people don’t realize – you’re also right in this emerging neighborhood that’s got some fantastic little bistros and wine bars tucked away. There’s this place called Le Bistrot du Gabriel just around the corner that does incredible duck confit, and honestly, half the locals don’t even know about it yet. The tram stops right outside too, so getting into the historic center takes maybe ten minutes max.

What I appreciated most was how they’ve thought about the small stuff. The rooms aren’t huge – this is Europe, after all – but they’re smartly designed with plenty of USB ports (thank god) and blackout curtains that actually work. The shower pressure is surprisingly good, which you can’t always count on in older buildings. I stayed on the fourth floor and it was pretty quiet, though I’d imagine the street-facing rooms might pick up some tram noise in the morning. The breakfast spread was solid too – proper French pastries, not the sad croissants you get at some chain hotels, plus they had decent coffee and fresh fruit. Staff spoke excellent English, which helped when I needed restaurant recommendations, and they seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the city rather than just going through the motions. You know what really impressed me? They have this little corner in the lobby with local art and information about Bordeaux wine regions – not touristy stuff, but actual useful details about visiting smaller vineyards. For a 3-star property, this place punches above its weight, especially considering you’re getting that 8.2 rating from people who’ve actually stayed here. If you’re planning to explore Bordeaux properly and want somewhere comfortable and well-located without breaking the bank, this is a smart choice.

Rooms

  • Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews

  • Christopher from Ireland (9/10)

    Comfortable, quiet room. Very good selection at breakfast. Very convenient for the main train station.

  • Nikolai from France (8/10)

    Room was clean and nice, seems recently renovated. Very good breakfast for 3 stars hotel. Hotel is close to the railway station, but is quite useful, but not the best place in Bordeaux

  • Chris from Hong Kong (7/10)

    Very close to the train station.

  • Manuela from Australia (9/10)

    Breakfast good, location also.

  • Ricky from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Had 2 kids so was handy to have car park under htl
    Staff were helpfull even tho a fight was going on upon arrival
    There was breakfast mix up however staff went extra mile to provide food for me and my babies

  • Patrick from United States (9/10)

    Location and room size

  • Margaret from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The friendliness of the staff

  • Elizabeth from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Close to station. Typical French breakfast, but good.
    Staff was very helpful

  • Max from New Zealand (9/10)

    Great location, quiet – and a very comfortable bed – modern too.

  • Piet from Belgium (9/10)

    Very friendly staff

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Ech Eau Jardin: 2.3 km
  • Parc du Castel: 2.7 km
  • Square Dom Bedos: 600 m
  • Square de lArgonne: 800 m
  • Ethnographic Museum: 1.4 km
  • Saint-Pierre Square: 2 km
  • Place de la Victoire: 1.6 km
  • Square Jean Vauthier: 650 m
  • Place Pierre-Jacques Dormoy: 900 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Costa Coffee: 30 m
  • Restaurant Brioche Doree: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Societe Bordelaise Hoteliere: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Stone Bridge: 1.5 km
  • La Cite du Vin: 4.9 km
  • Place de la Bourse: 2.1 km
  • Bordeaux-Pessac Zoo: 14 km
  • Great Bell Bordeaux: 1.7 km
  • Museum of Aquitaine: 2 km
  • Chaban Delmas Bridge: 4.7 km
  • Wine and Trade Museum: 3.6 km
  • Esplanade des Quinconces: 2.7 km
  • CAPC Musee d’Art Contemporain: 2.9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Bordeaux-Lac: 7 km
  • Forest Bois de Saige: 7 km

Public transport:

  • Train Bègles: 4.1 km
  • Train Bordeaux Saint-Jean Train Station: 350 m

Closest airports:

  • Bordeaux– Mérignac Airport: 14 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Private parking
  • Parking garage

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 20 per day.:

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.7

Comfort:

8.4

Location:

8.1

Free WiFi:

8.3

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

8.0

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