Hotel Burdigala

Modern, black awnings and a glass marquee over the double glass door entrance accentuate the Hotel Burdigala's 18th-century exterior. Inside, the modern minimalist lobby, with mirrors and a long, black check-in desk, uses a silver-toned palette to great effect, creating a grand first impression. Ultra-mod high-back chairs sit in a circle like pods, while lush-looking gray sofas and armchairs form separate seating areas within the large space. Hallways -- with different color accents on each floor -- are also stylishly decorated with purple carpeting and leather, and white doors. On-site dining at the La Table de Burdigala restaurant is an elegant affair, with a circular skylight, black leather booths and chairs, and sheer cascading drapes. The trendy Le Bacchus Bar features silver booth seating set against silver damask wallpaper, orange and red chairs, and dangling crystals over the bar top. The terrace is bright, thanks to a glass ceiling, and is furnished with stylish white rattan furniture.

Located just on the edge of the city center and within walking distance of the historic and business districts, the Burdigala shares a block with a car dealership, and several bars, cafes, and restaurants. It is within walking distance of shops, the Auchan supermarket, the Place Gambetta main square, the Meriadeck tram station, the Eglise Notre Dame cathedral, and the Grand Theatre. The departure point for Bordeaux River Cruise trips on the Garonne is within a 20-minute walk, and is near the Bordeaux Palais de la Bourse and Le Miroir d'eau. It’s a 40-minute tram ride to Palais des Congres. Driving to the Bordeaux-Merignac Airport takes about 20 minutes. Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Romanesque churches and ruins, is within a 50-minute drive.

The hotel offers Classic Double, Classic Triple and Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, Suites, and Duplexes. Rooms are decorated in rich textiles, leather tufted headboards, and velvet furniture, and have wood floors or neutral carpeting. They come with free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, minibars, writing desks, safes, slippers, and bathrobes. Modern bathrooms have hairdryers, shower/tub combos, or separate bathtubs and showers, makeup mirrors, and Carita toiletries. Suites have separate living rooms, with an additional flat-screen TV. Two-level duplexes have lofts. Three disability accessible rooms are available. Small dogs are allowed for a fee. There's 24-hour room service. Windows with the best views face the Rue Georges Bonnac.

The Hotel Burdigala has five elegantly decorated meeting spaces, which come with projector screens, audiovisual equipment, and Wi-Fi, and an amphitheater with yellow-cushioned theater seats that can accommodate up to 120 people. The patio, which holds up to 25 people, can  be rented out, and catering and beverage service can be arranged for meetings. There are also a business corner with a PC computer and a printer, an elegant restaurant, and a bar with a terrace. The Burdigala does not have a fitness center or spa, but guests can use the nearby Amazonia gym for a fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.