"I was impressed by this hotel. Although it is a budget hotel, it was clean yet functional. My room had air con and was enough for a weekend break in Bordeaux. The reception staff were very helpful and polite. Although I am not French, I tried and began my interactions with a 'Bonjour' and a few rudimentary schoolboy French phrases, such as 'Je voudrais...', and the conversation developed as they quickly discovered that I was English and I got the answers I required. The breakfast was basic yet great for a budget hotel. The surrounding area was quite quiet and the supermarket adjacent was an unexpected bonus. There is a tram stop a short distance away for access to the city centre. Alternatively a 25 to 30 minute stroll across the nearby bridge will get you there as well. Bordeaux is a beautiful and clean city, with plenty to do (Get Your Guide has plenty of wine/vinyard related content) and see."