Skip to main content

Hôtel Vatel

4.0 star property
Travelers discover a perfect blend of history and modern comfort in this charming retreat, where fine dining at Le Bistrot and coffee among greenery await

Choose dates to view prices

Located in Chartrons, Hôtel Vatel offers upscale accommodations with modern amenities. Visit nearby Cité du Vin or relax in the hotel's garden. Enjoy meals at Le Bistrot brasserie. The property features a coffee shop, bar, and 24/7 front desk service for a convenient stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 489
AED 569 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

You may also like

Ad
Terrace/patio

Hotel 56 - Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint Jean

Saint Jean Station District
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 225 reviews
The price is AED 324
AED 388 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel 56 - Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint Jean

About the neighborhood

Located in Bordeaux, Hôtel Vatel is in the city center. Cap Sciences and Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Quai des Marques and Rue Sainte-Catherine. Ready for a night out? Consider Rock School Barbey and Le Rocher de Palmer. Visit our Bordeaux travel guide
Map
4 Cours du Médoc, Bordeaux, 33000

What's nearby

  • Quai des Marques
    Quai des Marques
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum
    Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cap Sciences
    Cap Sciences
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Place des Quinconces
    Place des Quinconces
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cit�é du Vin
    Cité du Vin
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cours du Medoc Tram Station
    1 min walk
  • Cenon Station
    5 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moelleuses & Persillées
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • café joyeux bird’eau
    3 min walk
  • Les Chantiers de la Garonne
    4 min drive
  • Molly Malone's
    5 min walk

About this property

Hôtel Vatel

Upscale hotel located in Chartrons
Consider a stay at Hôtel Vatel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site French cuisine brasserie, Le Bistrot, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Hôtel Vatel boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EU Ecolabel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Similar properties

Exterior
Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons by IHG
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 229 reviews
The price is AED 424
AED 498 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons by IHG
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Brasserie
  • Le Bistrot

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.74 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (492 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel Vatel Bordeaux
Vatel Bordeaux
Hôtel Vatel Bordeaux
Hotel Vatel
Hôtel Vatel Hotel
Hôtel Vatel Bordeaux
Hôtel Vatel Hotel Bordeaux

Frequently asked questions

Is Hôtel Vatel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hôtel Vatel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hôtel Vatel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Hôtel Vatel located?

Located in Chartrons, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Quai des Marques and Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum. Cap Sciences and Jacques Chaban Delmas Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Cours du Medoc Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Chartrons Tram Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Hôtel Vatel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 245 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location beside a tram stop which made our journey from a cruise ship really easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, spacious rooms. Close to tramway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aniruddha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was conveniently located and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location polite staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommended. stay 4 nights, Room was way bigger than the average European hotel, cleanness was as expected and the staff was very helpful with all my requests, location is great with the tram right in front of the hotel, i would prefer to stay closer to the city centre, but i even walk from the city friday and saturday night and it takes like 25 mins, lot of bars and restaurants open late felt very secure walking from the city, an uber charge 12 to 15 dollars from the city, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and made our stay memorable in Bordeaux. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I commend the staff first and foremost for their graciousness and professionalism. They are superbly trained and will go above and beyond to accommodate a guest. They are patient, thorough and most of all friendly and welcoming. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Several choices, fresh and neatly displayed and the breakfast room was a lovely, peaceful start to the day. The tram into the centre was a mere steps away and despite the proximity the room was quiet. This place is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were looking for a hotel near the river to spend the night before the departure of our river cruise. As it turned out, we were able to walk from Hotel Vatel to the docking location of our ship (right next to the skateboard park). Hotel Vatel is conveniently located near a tram stop from which the town center and neighborhoods with more dining and shopping options are only a few stops away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before river cruise was able to walk to the boat. Lots of eating options around. Hotel was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK, but would stay closer to city center

The hotel is located about a mile away from the Bordeaux city center. There is a metro station in front of the hotel, so it’s not hard to get around. The hotel is clean and there is a refrigerator in the room. We were there three days and on the first two days we were woken up by someone pounding a hammer to repair floors. Also, the WiFi would only connect to one phone in our room at a time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the hotel. The room was spacious with modern decor. A lovely bathroom and shower and lots of storage space. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the area - it was a 25 min walk along the river or quick tram ride into the Old Town. A two minute walk to the Bord’Eau village - a great complex of shops and riverside restaurants. Also near the ferry over to Darwin which is a great place to visit. Will definitely stay at Hotel Vatel on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has everything going for it. Great location! Literally across the road from the Garonne River parkway the borders the river throughout Bordeaux which is a hive of activity almost any day and any time. The staff were exceptional and very helpful to international travelers. I’d recommend this hotel to fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

The room was quite large with plenty of storage space. The bathroom was large and new. Breakfast was continental with cereals, coldcuts and juices- very filling and a great way to start off the day. Very convenient to city sights and you can have a wonderful walk along the river promenade across the street from the hotel. We would not hesitate to recommend Vatel Hotel to future travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nights before river cruise-great location!

Very large and comfortable room. Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was just right. Only 12 rooms and the rest of the space is a hotel school, so seemed very busy but the 4th floor for the rooms was quiet. Great location right on the river and a few steps from the B-line tram. Easy to get to Cite du Vin in one direction and the historic city center in the other. Renovated warehouses across the way offered great shopping and cafes. We stayed 2 nights before a river cruise-it’s only a short walk to the river boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, the room was clean and bathroom was very nice! Staff was incredibly friendly at arrival, inconsistent if they were at the front desk or not for rest of the stay. The WiFi connection was very poor. The only other thing to note is that it is a decent walk from city center — nothing to do with the hotel, but location continued to be rated high in reviews and I was surprised by how long it took to walk in (I could have mapped it more closely so that’s on me).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

I stayed at this hotel twice during a month long stay in Bordeaux primarily because it was where a Trip USA Bordeaux tour started, so I added days on the front and back end of that tour. Ricardo, the day manager, was exceptionally helpful, but all of their staff is well trained as they have a hospitality training school on site. They offer breakfast as an extra but it’s rather expensive unless you’re a big eater.The room was very comfortable although I found the bedding too warm for my taste. Finally, the last night there, I discovered a blanket in the closet that I could use instead of the duvet. Like many hotels these days, they provide small square pillows, so on my second round there, I requested normal size pillows and they were provided. The location is excellent for seeing Bordeaux as the tram line is just across the street. It is within a nice, long walking distance of the old part of town, the river parkway and dozens of great restaurants. My one big complaint is that most hotels, including this one, do not provide a place to put open suitcases. I do not want to unpack and pack again, especially when only staying for a 2-4 days so I just used half of the king bed. The second part of the stay, I was placed in a handicap room which had more space and did have a large platform for my suitcase, which I really liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a lone ,older, female traveler I must say that the staff could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and considering that I spoke very little French. They could not have been more helpful. The room was spacious, very clean , comfortable and extremely quiet. The breakfast facilities were adequate and there was plenty of variety. Again the staff were very attentive and friendly. I can recommend Hotel Vatel and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to the port
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to cruise boats
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with staff that actually care. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Lovely hotel, perfect location and they upgraded our room. Excellent staff and service. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Attention to service and customer relations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Very spacious and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022