ibis Styles Bordeaux Centre Mériadeck

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the ibis Styles on Avenue du Général Larminat – it’s one of those places that surprises you in the best way possible. When I first walked into the lobby, I was expecting typical chain hotel blandness, but honestly? The design team actually put some thought into this one. There’s this playful, almost quirky vibe with pops of color and local artwork that doesn’t feel forced or touristy.

The location is what really sold me though. You’re smack in the middle of Mériadeck, which I know sounds like some business district nightmare, but hear me out – it’s actually perfect for getting around Bordeaux without dealing with the old town’s narrow streets and tourist crowds. The tram stops are literally a two-minute walk (I timed it), and you can be at Place des Quinconces in about ten minutes. What’s really nice is that you’re close enough to everything but far enough from the bar scene that you’ll actually sleep at night. I mean, if you want to stumble back from Rue Saint-Pierre at 2 AM, it’s doable, but you won’t have drunk students singing outside your window.

The rooms are… well, they’re ibis rooms, you know what I expect. Clean, functional, nothing fancy, but the beds are surprisingly comfortable and the shower pressure is solid – which honestly matters more than thread count when you’ve been walking around Bordeaux all day. The soundproofing is decent too, though if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs since it’s still a city location. What I really appreciated was the little coffee station that actually makes decent coffee (not that burnt hotel room stuff), and the AC works properly, which isn’t always a given in French hotels.

Here’s the thing that bumped it up to an 8 for me – the staff genuinely seem to give a damn. The front desk folks know their neighborhood, they’ll point you toward the good boulangerie around the corner instead of the tourist trap one, and they sorted out my early check-in without making it feel like I was asking for their firstborn. Plus, if you’re driving, there’s underground parking that won’t bankrupt you, which is basically a miracle in Bordeaux. The breakfast is standard European hotel fare – nothing to write home about but it’ll fuel you for a day of wine tasting or wandering through the UNESCO sites. You’re also walking distance from Galeries Lafayette if you need to grab anything, and there’s a Monoprix nearby for actual human-priced snacks and water bottles.

Visitors often choose Bordeaux’s apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent wine capital.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• 2 Adjacent Room with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 2 children
• Standard Double Room with Sofa with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• John from United Kingdom (8/10)

  For the money we paid i didn't hold high expectations but the hotel, whilst dated was clean, comfortable and ideally located for us. What really lifted the stay was the hospitality shown by the staff. Truly exceptional.

• Krista from Estonia (8/10)

  Only 15 min by walk to city center, nice staff.

• John from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location next to the tram Line A stop was excellent. Direct from airport. 10 minute walk to UBB rugby ground. Tram ride straight to the centre. There is another Ibis hotel nearby so make sure you know which one you’ve booked!

• Susan from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very handy for the tram & stadium

• Alexia from Greece (8/10)

  Really nice location and the personal was excellent! The bed was amazing and the size of the room really nice

• Chanin from Thailand (8/10)

  Room is clean and breakfast is good

• Jenya from Israel (8/10)

  The staff was really helpful and the breakfast was good. The room was comfortable and had a decent size.

• Edward from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Comfortable

• Ariane from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Excellent value for money

• Stan from France (8/10)

  Good location, clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, breakfast good.

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