Mercure Bordeaux Lac

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Mercure Bordeaux Lac? It’s actually one of those places that makes sense once you’re there, even though it might not wow you from the street. The hotel sits on rue du Grand Barail in this sort of business-residential area that’s honestly perfect if you want to be near Bordeaux without dealing with all the tourist chaos in the city center.

I mean, the Lac district gets a bad rap sometimes – people think it’s just conference centers and office buildings – but there’s something refreshing about staying here. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Parc des Expositions if that’s your thing, but more importantly, you’ve got this massive Lac de Bordeaux right there for morning runs or evening strolls. The hotel itself has that modern Mercure vibe (you know, clean lines, lots of glass, those signature purple accents), and honestly, the rooms are pretty solid for a 4-star. Nothing revolutionary, but the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are spacious enough, and – this matters more than people think – the Wi-Fi actually works consistently throughout the building.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to get that most guests are either business travelers or people using this as a base to explore Bordeaux proper. They’re efficient without being rushed, and the front desk had genuinely helpful suggestions about getting into the city center. The tram connection is your friend here – Parc des Expositions station is basically next door, and you’re downtown in about fifteen minutes. Parking was surprisingly painless too, which… if you’ve ever tried to park in central Bordeaux, you’ll understand why that’s a big deal. The breakfast buffet is decent – not spectacular, but they do a proper French spread with good coffee and fresh pastries. I noticed they had local touches too, like regional cheeses and honey from somewhere nearby (though I can’t remember exactly where).

Look, the 7.3 rating makes sense to me. This isn’t going to be anyone’s “most romantic hotel ever” story, but it’s genuinely well-run and practical. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet after business hours, which is either perfect for sleep or slightly boring depending on what you’re after. If you want to stumble back from wine bars at midnight, stay closer to the old town. But if you’re planning day trips to the vineyards, exploring the city at a reasonable pace, or here for work, the Mercure Bordeaux Lac hits this sweet spot of being comfortable, accessible, and reasonably priced for what you get. Plus – and this is random but helpful – there’s a decent shopping center within walking distance if you need to grab anything you forgot to pack.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Double Room with Garden View with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Superior Double Room with Sofa Bed with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Whirlpool King Suite with Sofa Bed and Garden View for 4 adults, 2 children
• Standard Room with One Double Bed and One Double Sofa bed with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Edwina from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely bar area and super large room. Very comfy bed.

• Nicola from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location close to tram. Pool nice. Comfy beds. Pleasant and friendly staff.

• Marcos from United Kingdom (8/10)

  hotel was clean and met all our needs for the night

• Musgrove from United Kingdom (6/10)

  Nice swimming pool and outdoor seating area, close to a tram stop which made it convenient to get into town.

• Ar2r_t from Netherlands (8/10)

  The room is quite spacious and can comfortably accommodate a family with one child (age 12).

• Adolfo from Italy (8/10)

  The room was large and clean.

• Rachel from Guernsey (8/10)

  Clean, modern, piano in foyer with people playing. Swimming pool.

• Penelope from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Big easy car park. Dogs welcome with nice garden for their little walk. Swimming pool

• Avicia from United Kingdom (7/10)

• Louise from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Excellent location and friendly staff. Hotel was quiet and having a check out time of 12:00 was brilliant. We also appreciated the free parking. Beds were comfy.

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