Name: Mercure Bordeaux Lac
Address: Bordeaux, FR
Price range: From $143

Mercure Bordeaux Lac, BordeauxMercure Bordeaux Lac in Bordeaux, France has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 101 of 141 hotels we score in Bordeaux. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 2.4. Rooms from about $143 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Bordeaux-Lac district, this 4-star hotel sits on the outskirts of the city near the Bordeaux Exhibition Center and Stade Matmut Atlantique. It serves business travellers and families, offering air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. The grounds include a garden, a playground, and an outdoor swimming pool with a sun deck. Guests can dine on French cuisine at the on-site restaurant or visit the nearby casino theatre. While the hotel provides secure private parking and easy access to the tram, the location requires a short journey to reach the city centre. The property is situated within walking distance of the Kart System.What stands out

Outdoor swimming pool and sun deck

On-site French restaurant

Secure private parking

Close to exhibition centre

Watch out for

Requires travel to reach city centre

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