Hotel Vatel Bordeaux

European Ecolabel hotel with student-run service near La Cité du Vin

Accommodations

Hotel Vatel Bordeaux offers only 11 guest rooms in a building shared with a hospitality training school. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, premium bedding, bathrobes, and slippers. The hotel provides soundproof and allergy-free room options for a quiet stay.

Dining

The onsite restaurant Le Bistrot serves gourmet French cuisine for lunch from Monday to Friday. A continental breakfast buffet is offered each morning, designed with a zero waste approach in line with the hotel's eco-responsible commitment. Guests can order wine or champagne and request special diet menus.

Wellness & Sustainability

The hotel has a spa with a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, and hammam, plus a fitness center. Since its opening in 2016, the property holds the European Ecolabel for its environmentally friendly performance. This certification ensures reduced environmental impact and guest awareness of ecological practices.

Location

The hotel sits 500 ft from Cours du Médoc Tram Station (Line B), providing quick access to downtown and the riverfront. La Cité du Vin is within walking distance, as are the Jardin Public and Chaban Delmas Bridge. The property lies along the Garonne River, near the docking area for river cruises.

Services & Business

The hotel operates as part of the Vatel hospitality training school, so guests are served by supervised students in a real-world setting. Business travelers can use meeting and banquet facilities, plus fax and photocopying services. A 24-hour front desk with concierge, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping is available.

• Eco-Certified: European Ecolabel certification since 2016
• Student-Run Service: Hospitality school with 11 guest rooms
• Wellness: Heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, and hammam
• Dining: Le Bistrot gourmet restaurant open for lunch (Mon-Fri)
• Location: 500 ft from Cours du Médoc Tram Station
• Rooms: Spacious rooms with minibar, flat-screen TV, and bathrobes