Name: Le Saint-James Bouliac
Address: Bordeaux, FR

Le Saint-James Bouliac, BordeauxLe Saint-James Bouliac in Bordeaux, France has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 53 of 141 hotels we score in Bordeaux. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction.Le Saint-James Bouliac is a design hotel in the village of Bouliac, near Bordeaux, set in buildings created by architect Jean Nouvel in 1989. Rooms are modern and clean, and the hotel looks out over the vineyards of the Garonne Valley. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, free parking, garden areas, room service and two restaurants serving French dishes with contemporary touches. Children and pets are welcome, and the centre of Bordeaux is about fifteen minutes away by car. The contemporary design and art-filled interiors suit travellers who want something more individual than a standard chain hotel. Note that the hotel is temporarily closed while renovations are carried out, so check reopening dates before booking.What stands out

Panoramic views over Garonne Valley vineyards

Two restaurants with modern French cuisine

Outdoor pool, sauna and free parking

Family and pet friendly

Watch out for

Temporarily closed for renovations

Some reviewers found rooms tired

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