| From: Paul Mctaff, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| lovely little hotel great staff central location |
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| From: Mary Pinot De Moira, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| We found the staff very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Cleanliness is first-rate. The white paint provides good light reflection. The hotel is in an excellent situation for sight-seeing and travelling around Bordeaux. We enjoyed our stay very much and will try and use the Hotel De France Bordeaux for our next visit. We too appreciated the decor and paintings. |
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| From: Diana Wass, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: August, 2008 |
| We were allowed to check in early (we were lucky as our area had already been serviced) - this was offered very readily. Service was prompt, very pleasant and efficient but informal. The breakfasts are lovely - serve-yourself from a pretty and well-stocked kitchen. Central location made everything easy. Parking in underground carpark very close-by - expensive (E16.50 for 24hrs) but that seemed fairly standard in Bordeaux. |
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| From: Rich Alden, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| Good basic clean hotel room in the centre of the city. Good value considering the location, but don't expect much space or luxury. Also, some may struggle with the steep stairs as there's no lift. All in all though good for budget travelling. |
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| From: JW, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| I was there for one night in July 2008, travelling through Bordeaux. Friendly and helpful service; good central but quiet location in town No lift and rooms are all on upper floors, so not too good if you have a heavy bag or mobility problem. My room was clean but basic for the price. Perhaps this was because I was on my own? Shower room floor tiles were badly cracked in one area. Bedroom windows looked out on narrow light well between buildings; leaving window open for ventilation proved a mistake as drain vent was just outside and smell in the morning was v. bad. |
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| From: SH, USA |
| Date of Stay: June, 2008 |
| Out of 5 hotels that I stayed in in France, this was the one I LOVED. The hotel is beautifully decorated with white walls and tasteful colors, including paintings by the grandmother of the family which runs the hotel which are quite charming. The nicest breakfast was provided in a very pleasant room. Bath and bedroom fixtures and connections worked beautifully and were spotless. AND the price was right! Nice clientele also and a very good location near wonderful shopping. I always felt safe on the streets near the hotel. Very helpful staff with details such as where to find a coin laundry... |
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| From: Rollie Heitz, USA |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| This is a very modest small hotel with very small rooms, bed comfortable but very low to the floor,we had a step up bathroom in our room. Very, very clean. The most helpful staff that I've had the pleasure to deal with in quite some time. Absolutely perfect location, right in the "Golden Triangle" area, on a walking only street so very quiet. Price was hard to believe for location. Next trip to Bordeaux will try to stay there again. |
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| From: CH, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| Went to visit grand-daughter and we shared the room. No proper door on bathroom/toilet and loo almost too cramped to use. Apart from that we enjoyed the staff who were friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. |
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| From: JL, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| Friendly staff and great location. Room was very bright and clean, but it was a little cold. Neither lift nor hair dryer, but you should not expect too much for that price. Good value for money. |
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| From: BR, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: March, 2008 |
| Really loved the proximity to the centre. Difficult to find with a car, so guests should be recommended to go straight to the local car park. |
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| From: AW, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: March, 2008 |
| convienient location for shops and other areas at a reasonable price. A small hotel, Not an amazing hotel but clean with some charm. An under ground secure public car park at Place de Grand Hommes is 50 yds away. 16 euro per day to park. The Hotel De France Bordeaux is a low cost place, greawt for a short stay, bedding clean, plenty of hot water. As you can tell I was pleased. Hotel staff offered to carry bags up the stairs, no lift. |
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| From: Chris Serjeant, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: October, 2007 |
| a brilliant small central hotel,in a smart area.Quite difficult for taxis to find,have your map to hand.The service is good and helpful,the area even though it was rugby semifinals was quiet and well behaved.Outstanding restaurant nearby.Rooms a bit small and that has put some stress on the fixtures and fittings.Be aware if you need to go to the airport it can take a long time by bus or taxi as the motorway is closed during and after accidents,it takes a skilfull and knowledgeable taxi driver to get round this blockage. |
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| From: HF, France |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| Effectivement les chambres sont vraiment petites mais néanmoins correctes. Situtation parfaitement adaptée à un court séjour pour découvrir Bordeaux. Sinon personnel trsè accueillant (possibilité des laisser les bagages quelques heures pour se promner le dernier jour). |
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| From: GS, Sweden |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| Very good location, but very small rooms. Good value for money. |
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| From: YS, USA |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| The hotel claims to have made recent renovations, yet this is only apparent in the common areas. In our room, the bathroom door knob was missing and the door did not slide in its track properly, the sink drain was broken, and the wallpaper was peeling. The location is excellent. |
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| From: SM, Spain |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| Hotel de France está situado en el mejor sitio de Bordeaux, lo que permite ir caminando a casi todos los sitios, volver tarde dando un paseo sin miedo a que esté solitario, etc. La gente del hotel es muy profesional y agradable y te dan información buena sobre sitios para comer, etc. Las habitaciones son un poco pequeñas, pero muy cómodas; el desayuno está bien y la relación calidad-precio es excelente. La única pega es que no hay ascensor y puede ser incómodo subir y bajar con maletas para gente mayor o con incapacidad. |
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| From: Vegard Karlsen, Norway |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| Very friendly staff, centrally positioned, excellent value for money. Steep and long stairs may cause problems for some. Recommended. |
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| From: Valérie Lespineux, Belgium |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| The only problem is not in the hotel but in the city, Bordeaux is a very noisy city, there was noise all around the night... |
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| From: Lina Karlström, Sweden |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| A clean and nice hotel situated in the heart of Bordeaux. |
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| From: Njoywine Dry Preferably, USA |
| Date of Stay: June, 2007 |
| Located in the heart of the city of Bordeaux, I enjoyed my stay. The people were wonderfully kind and helpful. I was able to have unlimited internet in my room (my own computer). |
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