Hôtel Cardinal Bordeaux Centre

The location is superb and very quiet. The suite was spacious and well equipped. Breakfast was served to our suite every day and was very nicely done:) Two choices of menu with add ons at extra cost if wanted. Staff were very helpful and lovely to deal with.

TVs are not smart tvs. French channels only. No streaming availabilty. English speaking travellers want at least BBC or CNN.

We had 4 rooms and each one was wonderful. The location is excellent, the reception was welcoming, the amenities and added treats were a perfect touch. Best stay in Bordeaux!

Everything

Excellent boutique hotel. Discrete and quiet, while right in the middle of the city. Clean and comfortable. Professional and friendly staff.

The lighting in the suite could be a little brighter.

It is a small, absolutely lovely hotel, located in the pedestrian only section of downtown Bordeaux. It is within easy walking distance of many sites, e. g., it is next to the Cathedral. The staff are very friendly and efficient. We had breakfast in our room every morning and they would come in and set up on our table.

There was nothing we did not like.

This mini-boutique hotel is very suitable if you're not looking for big hotel amenities (and their attendent costs). It is on one of the main squares of the city, and walkable to most all of the other important sights. Breakfast at extra cost was served only in the room so we declined, but found a number of other ways to have that meal (although many "breakfast places" didn't open until 0900 or later. Steps to the tram that takes you to and from the airport but no direct transit line to the central train station - Uber probably best to get there.Staff was quite helpful in every respect. With only a dozen rooms or so the building, tucked among others in a pedestrian zone, this hotel seemed always to be quiet.

We enjoyed our stay on two separate occasions. Noting the points outlined above we had little to criticize and much to admire,

Great location , centrally located, easy to walk to attractions and restaurants. Comfortable rooms .

Small "boutique" hotel with about 10 rooms total in one of the main tourist areas of Bordeaux City (across from cathedral), near two tram lines, one running from and to the airport for easy access. 10 minute walk from main square, mostly in pedestrian zone, including longest pedestrian street in Europe (as reported by locals).Hotel does not have a dining area, so breakfast is served in the room. There are a number of local eateries for that meal so it's not much of an inconvenience to go out each day (although they usually don't open until 0900 or later, French style).There is at least one staff person on site 24 hours a day, for information and general services.

As long as you understand that this hotel is small, with limited dining services, it provides all the necessities to explore old Bordeaux City and beyond, with few other negatives, at a reasonable price.

Location breakfasts were delicious.

The washroom did not have a lot of space for toiletries felt tight.

the exceptional service when the room wasn´t cleaned when we arrived, they change us to a suite

the toilette was not cleaned when arrived

It located close to many places to eat and shop. It also was very close to 2 tram stops that could quickly take you anywhere in central Bordeaux.The hotel was on a quiet street. The rooms were spacious and unique. The staff were very friendly and helpful always.

I can’t think of anything that I didn’t like!

the location was good, and well placed for walking in the centre. the shower was very good, i did like having an option for making simple food and having a choice of comfy chair or chair at the table. The fridge was good but noisy.there wasn’t much noise disturbance outside,it’s a quiet street. lots of living area space which was nice.

the place has little atmosphere, not a hotel really. It lacks personality despite rooms looking good. No view, a very boring place really. I did not require room cleaning, but I had no one visit my room to check my needs for coffee, towels or a loo roll either, and I stayed 4 nights. so i had to keep asking when someone was around. I did get the coffee and a loo roll in the end. The ‘kitchenette’ is badly planned and I don’t like that there is no plug for the sink , nor in the bathroom. terrible waste of water despite my efforts. the bed was too soft and the pillows awfully soft, I slept badly. it’s an expensive place to stay-

We recently stayed at the Hotel Cardinal for 5 nights in February 2025. Our stay was excellent, a 10 out of 10.There are so many positives to say about the Hotel Cardinal.First, the location is so good, right behind the Cathedrale St-Andre. But don't worry, the sound of the bells from the tower on the other side don't really bother you. The hotel is steps away from the historic L'Hotel de ville, and a 2 minute walk from the Musee des Beaux Arts. It is very easy to walk from the hotel to many other beautiful and historic sights, and shopping. The tram lines also stop by the cathedrale.The hotel itself, like so much of the old city center, is a very old building that is beautifully restored on the inside. Our sleeping room was a very good size, with a small kitchen, which came in handy. The room was super clean and quiet and intimate. I believe there are only 10 rooms in the Hotel Cardinal. Each room has a name, not a number.The staff is truly extraordinary. In our experience Axel and Bastien were also ready to help us with anything we needed: extra towels, directions to anywhere we wanted to go, arranging a taxi, even getting toast for my wife when she wasn't feeling well.Things you might want to know: Ask the hotel to call a taxi if you need one. We used a taxi to go to the train station (20 Euros) so we didn't have to change tram lines with our bags. If you take an uber, you should know that ubers are not allowed on the small street in front of the hotel, but taxis are allowed. The hotel has a breakfast for extra cost, which we did not have. There is no restaurant in the hotel, but that doesn't matter because there are so many other places just steps away from the front door.Summary: My wife and I highly recommend the Hotel Cardinal for many reasons, its location, its beautiful condition with very good sized rooms, The hotel is very small and quiet and charming. The staff is superior, always with such excellent attention paid.

Loved everything.

Beautiful spacious suite, excellent staff and great location

The location and the size of the room and how kind the staff is. Really good with our dog as well.

We didn’t do the breakfast. It didn’t look like a great value for what was offered.

The staff could not have been warmer or more accomodating. They are fantastic. The rooms are large, modern and comfortable.

Poor lighting. Toilet near front door not in bathroom.

Great location, within walking distance to the St. Catherine shopping avenue and the Opera House and river. Tram lines provide access to more distant hotspots. Our room was a suite with a separate living area and kitchenette. Very comfortable bed and Clarins toiletries. Outstanding cleanliness and wonderful small touches like complmentary shoe shine and daily refresh of a small chocolate or biscuit. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and very polite.

Nothing at all!

The hotel is in a quiet location, 2 minutes walk to Bordeaux Cathedral and 3 minutes walk to Monoprix. The staff were very helpful and kind during our stay.

The breakfast is ok, but does not meet the expectations and the price.

The price performsnce ratio does not match the service. Thehotel is idealy located.

Staff proactive, location excellent

Lighting in the bathroomAnd not nearly enough hooks for towels etc

Everything - the luxury, the staff, the location which was central but quiet at night. The little treats and notes at night. The pillows were great too.