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Reviews of Novotel Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint Jean

28-30 Rue Tauzia, 33800 Bordeaux, France

#42 of 95 hotels in Bordeaux

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 575 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: September 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very helpful, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    8.0
    Up & coming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Privilege King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are starting to need some updating and the hotel isn't in the best area. But the area is getting investment with newcbuildings so will get better with time. Sadly, a lot of rubbish floating around in town which is off putting on a visit.

    Room was comfortable and the balcony was nice. Short walk into town.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was pretty expensive... Over $300AUD per night for a basic motel room is above the average price for our other European/French stays.

    The location was great. We appreciated the fridge, coffee machine and great storage for our toiletries and suitcases, etc Aircon worked very well which was a godsend in the hot weather.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    9.0
    Overnight stay requiring accommodation close to the station and Bordeaux centre. The location was excellent, the room cl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very clean and spacious room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    9.0
    Great experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a lot of Africans teenagers gangs around!

    Not far from city centre, 10 minutes walk, reception staff were relaxed and kind, our room had a balcony, and the best of all they are pet friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    A great stay in Bordeaux
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Privilege King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clean and comfortable rooms. Good breakfast. On-site parking garage. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    7.0
    Practical location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Varied and good quality

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    8.0
    Met our requirements..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather was too hot.

    Location. Need to access the station for a 06 55 TGV to Paris.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with One Double Bed and Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was average, personnel in the restaurant didn't speak English. Surrounding area is good however there is no feeling of safety in the evening, had to travel by river bank.

    Private parking underground, friendly staff at reception. Good stay for 2 days city visit.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Great location, comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cost of parking. Cost of drinks.

    Comfortable, clean, air con, good breakfast, close to transport for getting around Bordeaux, easy parking, friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    7.0
    Not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room very small

    Good staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The dog!!

    Quiet room, apart from the last night when there was a dog barking next door. We didn't know French hotels allowed dogs! Great choic for breakfast and great, helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    9.0
    Nice hotel with very helpful staff. Location and transport facilities not so good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location. We had imagined it was very close to the train station, but it was a 7-10 minute walk (my husband has limited mobility). The tram lines outside the hotel were out of action (and will be until some time in August) necessitating a good 10 minute walk to a bus stop as the hotel is not close to the beautiful centre of Bordeaux.

    Breakfast was excellent - a very good range of choices. The room had air conditioning, which was very necessary in the extreme heatwave

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2025

    8.0
    Building work all around
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price, I known its Bordeaux but its a heavy price for what is 'out or town' they say is central but its not

    Staff brilliant all of them ( actually the main lady behind the bar could smile now and again) rooms great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no plug in for a curling iron in the bathroom. No where to put our luggage except the floor. The last time we stayed in a room here it had a spot for your luggage to be opened up. We did not have the large breakfast offered, Would be nice if they offered an option of a coffee and croissant for those who just want a light breakfast.

    Proximity to the train station and city train was great. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice, comfortable and most important very clean and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like that they upgraded us, so we had a lovely balcony in room 408. The breakfast, was alright and nice seating area inside and outside.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    8.0
    Great stay in excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good selection of food at breakfast and an excellent location being minutes from the tea station so was to walk there. Also, the tram stop was right outside the hotel so it was easy to get to the city centre and generally around the city.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent hotel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a toilet that didn’t work and it took almost two days to get someone there to fix it. Granted it was a weekend, but we should have been offered a new room (according to the person at the desk, they were sold out). We were not even offered a voucher for a future visit or a reduction in what we paid.

    Great location and the staff was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable, perfect location, and very helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing particularly

    Location is a key feature of the hotel as the tram system in Bordeaux is fabulous and cheap and we used it extensively as tram stop is minutes away . Hotel and staff met our needs of safety, security, clean and friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay in Bordeaux.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close proximity to the train station, access to the tram stop ,just outside the accommodation. Walking distance to the old town , close to restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    9.0
    A great comfy stay within walking distance of central Bordeaux
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower leaked a bit and we couldn't find any large bath towels. Again not a big issue.

    For us the location was great but it was on the fringes of a slightly run down area close to a main rail station- we didn't mind that as it was interesting as we live in central London but for some it might be an issue. It was however within walking distance of a very lovely district full of interesting squares and lots of restaurants. The bed was super comfy and massive. The room was elegant and well furnished. The lobby was a nice place to hang out with a warm atmosphere.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed too hard. Not great pillows.

    Right near the tram stop - easy access to downtown. Near train station.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    7.0
    A good experience let down by the plastic mattress protector
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The plastic under sheet on the bed was uncomfortable

    Staff were very good and welcoming and helpful breakfast was nice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely hotel, lovely accommodating staff, great spacious room.

    Stayed in May 2025

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