Close to Cathedrale St. Andre
This Bordeaux property is located near Place Gambetta, Cathedrale St. Andre, and Musee des Beaux-Arts. Additional nearby points of interest include Maison du Vin de Bordeaux.
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Hotel Gambetta provides a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff.
More hotel informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Hotel Gambetta, Bordeaux Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 100% of travelers (3 of 3) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Hotel Gambetta in Bordeaux
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Good hotel for one night
The Hotel Gambetta had an excellent location for walking around and exploring central Bordeaux. It was also conveniently located just off the tram stop which made it convenient from Gare St. Jean, something I was a little concerned about because I was traveling alone and at night. The room was a little on the small side and did not have air conditioning, but it was clean and comfortable, and frankly, I don’t travel to hang out in the hotel.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
Great Location
If you are flying into Bordeaux, get on the Navette bus (7 euros) and ask for GAMbetta (accent on first syllable). The bus will stop at the square. If the driver "forgets", just get off the next stop (a mandatory stop) and follow the tram tracks to Gambetta. In either case, walk through the archway and the hotel is within throwing distance on the right. The location of this hotel is truly wonderful. The staff was very nice, unlike most people in Bordeaux. Rent a car and discover the lovely countryside and warm, fun French people. The hotel has a computer for guest use and also has WiFi. The main drawback of this hotel is that the rooms are TINY. Pay for a double even if you are a single traveler.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
Adequate
We flew in and our of Bordeaux. Booked a room with two twin beds for the first and last day of our 13 day vacation in France. The rooms are tiny, really tiny. A person could not sit on the floor between the two beds. Much smaller than a dorm room. That said, the rooms were clean with comfortable beds and great pillows. Our first room had a nice view of the street, our second room had a window that opened into a 5 x 5 icky internal structure with a roof below our window. We couldn’t leave the window open as I was sure rats would walk right into the room. (To be fair, I didn’t see evidence of rats, but that is the feeling I got.) The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, unlike most of the people we encountered in Bordeaux who were rude, snobby, and intolerant of English-speakers. Contrast this with our experience in the Dordogne and the Pyrenees where the French people were warm and welcoming. We were glad our time in Bordeaux was brief. (FYI, my daughter has been studying in Bordeaux for 5 months and speaks fluent French. Her experience with this city has been similar.) Bordeaux is a shopping mecca for snobby rich people.
Traveler's tip on dining
Skip the expensive breakfast and get pastries at a shop a few feet away. Go out the door and turn left. the pastry shop is on the opposite side of the street. Also, Carl’s is a great cafe with fabulous quiche.