Pullman Bordeaux Aquitania, Bordeaux

The staff was a little overbearing with their eagerness to be helpful but overall the modern hotel is a joy. Secure parking, with breakfast included daily. The morning ritual can get you day started on the terrace with the sun looking out at Le Lac Bordeaux. The rooms are incredibly comfortable and clean, with new environmental features everywhere. Hallway lights are lit only when actively being used and the room power is off unless your room key is firmly in place by the door. The showers and bedding were incredible. Lots of water pressure although the shower design has a tendency to make a mess unless you are paying attention to how you set up you bath mat and shower head. Right next to the Bordeaux Casino and minutes from downtown and the Airport I loved the location, especially in the absence of a reliable affordable downtown hotel.

The only thing I did not enjoy was the service in the restaurant in the evening and the menu. No chicken...duck, but no chicken. The waiters were a bit pushy as well. Not very relaxing and quite expensive.