Name: Novotel Bordeaux Le Lac
Address: Bordeaux, FR
Price range: From $154

Novotel Bordeaux Le Lac, BordeauxNovotel Bordeaux Le Lac in Bordeaux, France has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 68 of 141 hotels we score in Bordeaux. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 2.6, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $154 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the shore of Bordeaux Lake, this four-star hotel sits near the Bordeaux Congress Center and Stade Atlantique. The contemporary four-storey building contains 175 rooms, including options for families. It serves business travellers and holidaymakers through its meeting rooms, gym, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests have access to on-site parking and lake views from many rooms. While the rooms are described as clean and spacious, some visitors have noted that certain parts of the property feel dated. The hotel is positioned for easy access to the Parc des Expositions and local outdoor activities.What stands out

Spacious and clean rooms

Seasonal outdoor swimming pool

Close to congress centre

On-site parking available

Watch out for

Some dated elements

Occasional noise issues

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