Radisson Blu Hotel Bordeaux

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Radisson Blu on Rue Lucien Faure? It’s actually in this pretty cool spot that most tourists completely miss. I mean, everyone heads straight to the old town around Place de la Bourse, but this hotel sits in Bordeaux’s business district – which sounds boring until you realize you’re literally a five-minute tram ride from everything that matters, without dealing with cobblestone streets and tourist chaos outside your window every morning.

The building itself has this sleek, modern vibe that honestly feels more like what you’d find in Copenhagen than southwestern France, but it works. The lobby’s got these clean lines and lots of natural light, and the staff actually seems to know the city beyond just pointing you toward the wine museum. When I checked in, the guy at reception gave me this whole rundown about which tram stops to use for different neighborhoods – stuff you don’t get from Google Maps. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star chain, nothing revolutionary but done right. Big windows, comfortable beds, and – this might sound weird but it mattered to me – really good blackout curtains. The neighborhood gets some traffic noise during rush hour, but it dies down completely by evening.

Here’s the thing about staying here though – you’re positioned perfectly for actually experiencing Bordeaux like someone who lives there, not just hitting the tourist highlights. There’s this fantastic little market on Cours Victor Hugo that’s maybe a ten-minute walk away, and honestly, the coffee shops and bistros in this area cater more to locals than visitors, which means better prices and actual French conversations happening around you. Plus, if you’re here for the wine thing (and let’s be real, you probably are), you’re closer to some of the smaller wine bars that don’t make it into guidebooks. The tram connections from right outside the hotel get you to Saint-Pierre for dinner, or out to the more residential areas where you can find those hole-in-the-wall places that serve amazing duck confit without the tourist markup. I actually ended up extending my stay an extra night because I felt like I was just starting to figure out the city’s rhythm, and this location made that exploration feel natural rather than forced.

Rooms

• Family Room with 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Premium Room with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Standard Room with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Suite with View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Corner Room with View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Room with View with 1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Kseniia from Poland (9/10)

  Amazing! Beautiful view, perfect location. So close to a lot of museums. Very good breakfast. Clean rooms. Access to SPA and gym.

• John from France (9/10)

  Room was very well fitted out. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom excellent. Shower was super, floor was a bit slippery but hotel provided us with a non-slip mat. Breakfast was superb.

• Patricia from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Perfect hotel if travelling with a pet. We were travelling with our cocker spaniel who was made to feel very welcome.
  We enjoyed a great breakfast and were allowed to bring our dog into dining area and bar.
  Liked cable tv with Uk tv channels 😊
  Lovely location, will definitely stay here again.

• António from Luxembourg (9/10)

  Very good breakfast (best croissants) and parking. Staff was kind and professional.

• Michael from Netherlands (8/10)

  Spacious room, great personnel, view

• Bich from United States (8/10)

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• Debra from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Room comfortable and spacious.

• Graham from Jersey (9/10)

  Good food. Good room. Nice staff

• Joao from Portugal (9/10)

  Bed was confortable, good shower, mirrors and space. Carpet floors clean.

• Katherine from Australia (9/10)

  Spacious rooms for 2 people
  Breakfast was very good
  Friendly reception staff
  Car parking close by

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