Bordeaux Hotels

As trendy as its name suggests, and housed in a striking white building, this boutique hotel on Bordeaux's riverside offers 45 open-plan suites with swanky modern furniture. Floor-to-ceiling windows give fantastic views of the river, and some rooms have round beds straight out of a 1960s film.

This new addition to Bordeaux's roster of five-star hotels is a riot of innovative design – but done very discreetly so that comfort isn't sacrificed on the altar of style. It's in a classy 18th-century townhouse close to the Golden Triangle, and the courtyard garden is a tranquil place for breakfast.

You can't beat the location of this sophisticated hotel in an 18th-century townhouse just off the Golden Triangle. Individually designed rooms combine innovative decor with traditional touches. As a bonus, the hotel has one of the most sought-after wine bars in the city, with delicious tapas served in the courtyard garden.

This laid-back hotel is in a handy location by the St-Jean railway station, with smartly furnished rooms featuring such extras as Nespresso machines and iPod docks. If you need to get some work done, there's a cosy library that doubles as a meeting room.

There's a pleasing mix of traditional and modern in this stylish hotel, where streamlined rooms are enlivened by marble fireplaces and ornate gilt-framed mirrors. Housed in a handsome 18th-century townhouse, the hotel is in a prime location a few steps away from the Golden Triangle.

Perfectly located in the centre of Bordeaux, this boutique hotel is decorated in a warm contemporary style with some smart design touches. It is very quiet with all the spacious rooms overlooking the garden, where breakfast and dinner are served in summer.

Set in an elegant 18th-century townhouse, this classic hotel is in a pedestrianised street in the centre of Bordeaux. It offers a selection of spacious and comfortable rooms at good value for the location, and the family room has its own terrace. Breakfast is included in the price.

For simple lodgings but with the convenience of being opposite the St-Jean railway station, the Hotel du Faisan is a good budget choice. Rooms are straightforward but comfortable, and there's a tram stop right in front. The colourful breakfast room has a charming little courtyard garden.

Philippe Starck's budget hotels are packed full of style, and his Bordeaux outpost is no exception. Airy rooms include iMac TVs and free Wi-Fi, and the downstairs bar and restaurant are seriously funky. The star feature is the rooftop restaurant with great city views.