The most beautiful 5-star hotels in Bordeaux

1. Hotel Burdigala Bordeaux

Bordeaux's first historic 5-star hotel, Le Burdigala reopened its doors in 2023 after a two-year metamorphosis orchestrated by the Inwood Hotels group and architect Fabien Roque. Gone is the classic 4-star hotel, replaced by a lifestyle and hybrid hotel, designed as a place to live for travelers and locals alike. Located just a stone's throw from the Mériadeck business district, the hotel now combines contemporary design and a warm atmosphere, with a scenography that plays on noble materials, warm tones and omnipresent wood.

The hotel has 83 rooms and suites, including 7 duplexes and 8 suites spread over 5 floors. Designed to accommodate families, digital nomads and groups of friends alike, they offer all the comforts expected of a modern five-star hotel, with plenty of space for teleworking or simply relaxing in front of Netflix. The heart of Le Burdigala? Its light-filled Atrium, a central, flexible space that changes with the day: coworking in the morning, meeting or relaxation space in the afternoon, convivial bar in the evening. In the spirit of a family home, the Game Room, equipped with a PlayStation 5, the 22-seat private cinema (reserved free of charge for suite guests) and the many little touches, such as the popcorn machine and free-access games, all contribute to the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

On the dining side, the Madame B restaurant is a gourmet address accessible to all. Visible from the street, with its large bay windows and luminous dining room, it is entrusted to chef Grégory Vingadassalon (a former Alain Ducasse and Saint-James chef). Here, old-fashioned dishes are revisited in the form of small plates for sharing: perfect eggs, roast camembert with honey and walnuts, marinated onglet or comforting desserts, such as grandma's rice pudding. All in an intimate atmosphere, with the option of a private lounge hidden behind a curtain.

But Le Burdigala doesn't stop there. Opposite the hotel, l'Atelier du Burdigala offers a space reserved for seminars and professional events, with 5 modular rooms and a Billy Bar, a future Bordeaux spot with terrace and signature cocktails. In the near future, a spa will also be opened in the basement of the 5-star Bordeaux hotel, while Sunday brunch under the glass roof and on the green terrace promises to become a new must-do event in Bordeaux.

Hotel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels
Prices from €180 per night
115 Rue Georges Bonnac, 33000 Bordeaux

2. Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes

Opening in November 2023, the Mondrian, a prominent member of the luxury lifestyle brand of the Ennismore group (Accor), is the champion of Bordeaux newcomers! The 5-star Bordeaux hotel has taken possession of the Hanappier and Calvet winery, built in 1871 and enlarged ten years later in a neo-Gothic style. Destroyed by fire in 1966, the interior was rebuilt to house a gourmet restaurant, the Table Calvet. The Pichet family, owners of Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, acquired the property in 2018, with plans to build a five-star hotel there, with Philippe Starck and Jean-François Le Gal at the helm. Only the historic blond-stone façade has been preserved, while the interior has been completely redesigned to showcase Bordeaux classicism with a hint of Japanese inspiration.

While Philippe Starck's signature elements are omnipresent: mirrors, molded concrete walls, desks behind the beds, the designer has invited a few innovations tinged with Japanese influence. This is demonstrated in the lobby, where 19th-century Japanese-style lanterns provide the perfect lighting... An obvious influence in the restaurant, where an open kitchen lets you enjoy the spectacle of sushi and maki being prepared, and where some of the walls are adorned with photos of traditional Japanese hairstyles... The 97 rooms and suites (from 25 to 52 m²) seduced us with their decor, halfway between tradition and contemporary ambience. Bathed in light, some with tree-lined terraces, they display noble, natural materials: leather seats, wooden doors, brass and always mirrors..

Top-flight Japanese cuisine

Headed by chef Masaharu Morimoto, a Michelin-starred star in the USA whose first address in Europe, this is a maelstrom of maki, sushi, sashimi and the chef's signature dishes such as Peking duck. But lovers of local gastronomy can rest assured: oysters from the Arcachon Basin, entrecôtes bordelaises and cannelés also have pride of place here... As for the spa, it houses four cabins, one of which is a double, with treatments by French brand Codage. An infrared sauna, a hammam and a fitness area complete the facilities.

The plus: the 200 m² tree-lined patio, the heart of the 5-star Bordeaux hotel, bordered by large bay windows opening onto the restaurant on one side and a stunning swimming pool on the other, is sure to create a buzz in fine weather.

Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes
Prices from 320 euros per night (breakfast €32)
81 cours du Médoc, 33300 Bordeaux

3. Le Boutique Hotel & Spa

No, it's not a newcomer! But it is one of our favorites. Opened in 2010, Le Boutique Hôtel, nestled in an 18th-century building typical of the fine houses of Bordeaux, was awarded its fifth star two years ago. Its location is undoubtedly the best there is: a stone's throw from the Grand Théâtre in the heart of the Golden Triangle, but in a quiet side street. Behind its historic façade are 29 rooms and suites, all different and bearing the names of wine estates: Château Haut Brion, Pavie, Margaux, where the decor, by owners Christophe San José and his daughter Anaïs, has the originality to combine the elegance of a classic building with tasteful design: stone and antique parquet floors answer the call, alongside furniture and objects by Philippe Starck, Kartell and Eichholtz. The suite to book is the Château Pichon Baron, 70 m2 with a terrace, Jacuzzi and sauna. The secret tip of the 5-star hotel in Bordeaux is the green patio, an unexpected haven of peace in the heart of the city, with a swimming pool and spa.

Plus: The Wine Bar, where the wine cellar offers a selection of Bordeaux grands crus and discoveries from around the world, served by the glass. This tasting is accompanied by plates to share: charcuterie and cheese boards, as well as hot dishes.

Le Boutique Hôtel & Spa
3 rue Lafaurie de Monbadon, 33000 Bordeaux

4. Villas Foch, 5 stars in Bordeaux between park and Gironde

Situated between the Place des Quinconces and the Jardin Public, the Villas Foch hotel epitomizes Bordeaux elegance. This majestic 19th-century building subtly blends vestiges of the past with elements of contemporary design. As soon as you enter, you'll notice period moldings, marble fireplaces and antique parquet floors, and a magnificent staircase enhanced by a modern ceiling light.

This 5-star hotel in Bordeaux offers 20 rooms, including 8 suites, to provide the rest you're looking for in a 19th-century bourgeois architecture. In the basement, a 110 m² wellness center housed in a characteristic vaulted cellar, invites you to absolute relaxation with a swimming pool, spa and fitness room.The Bordeaux spa hotel also features a bar, Le Ferdinand. A confidential and exclusive address for tasting grands crus and elegant cocktails.

Villas Foch
25 Cours du Maréchal Foch, 33000 Bordeaux

5. Maison Pavlov

This fine Bordeaux address, located in Le Bouscat, was inaugurated in 2021. A warm welcome and eco-responsibility are the watchwords of this establishment with just 8 rooms: the promise of a quiet stay and attentive service.

The 5-star hotel is ideally located, allowing you to enjoy the proximity of Bordeaux without the inconvenience of the city, while still benefiting from the advantages of nature. What could be better after a day in the city than to relax in the garden and stroll by the pool? To complete the experience, the hotel has a spa with sauna and hammam, and offers in-room treatments. Among the services on offer, we love the wine tasting hosted by an experienced oenologist.

In terms of gastronomy, the Maison Pavlov restaurant stands out for its evolving cuisine. At lunchtime, it's bistronomy inspired by seasonal produce and the hotel's permaculture vegetable garden. In the evening, it transforms into a gourmet restaurant, offering four- or six-course menus featuring dishes such as red tuna from Sables d'Olonne or duck from the Kriaxera farm. The menu is deliberately restrained, complemented by a selection of exclusively French wines and spirits.

Maison Pavlov
199 Avenue de la Libération Charles de Gaulle, 33110 Le Bouscat