A Bordeaux palace that reinvents neighbourhood luxury around the Gallo-Roman remains of the Palais Gallien.
Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa
From
380 €
“Two pools (indoor and outdoor) in an 800 m² spa, rare in central Bordeaux.”
Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa occupies a discreet address in the Chartrons district, a stone's throw from the Roman amphitheatre that gives it its name. We tested the rooms: generous volumes, solid oak parquet, Carrara white marble bathrooms, natural light filtered by linen curtains. The spa spans 800 m² over two levels, with a heated indoor pool and outdoor pool open from April to October, treatment cabins signed Biologique Recherche. The Booking score of 8,8/10 reflects attentive service without being stiff, French and English-speaking staff seasoned with international clients. From 380 € per night, we are on a consistent quality-price ratio for a 5★ Bordeaux with full spa. The restaurant offers a short menu, Aquitaine products, cellar focused on Bordeaux and the Rhône valley ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Le Palais Gallien to couples in their thirties and forties seeking a wellness weekend without leaving the city, and to business travellers who want to unwind between vineyard appointments. The spa alone justifies the stay for lovers of long treatments and multiple pools. Families find their place (connecting rooms, pets welcome), yet the atmosphere stays hushed, designed for adults.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The hotel occupies a Haussmannian building renovated in 2019, blonde stone façade typical of 19th-century Bordeaux. Contemporary interiors signed by a local studio: light wood panelling, bespoke oak and brushed brass furniture, 3.20-metre ceiling heights in the suites. The basement spa retains exposed stone vaults, a deliberate contrast between heritage and modern facilities (hammam, infrared sauna, Technogym fitness room).
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The ground-floor restaurant offers a short menu renewed every quarter, centred on Aquitaine producers (Cap Ferret oysters, Pauillac lamb, Landes asparagus). Cellar of 250 references, mostly Bordeaux with a few incursions into Burgundy and the Rhône valley. Breakfast served until 11:30, buffet or à la carte, pastries from boulangerie Seguin (rue Notre-Dame). The bar proposes signature cocktails and local spirits (Citadelle gin, Dartigalongue armagnac).
Highlights
- 800 m² spa with two pools (heated indoor, seasonal outdoor)
- Gallo-Roman amphitheatre of the Palais Gallien 150 metres on foot
- Rooms from 28 to 55 m², solid parquet and Carrara marble
- Bordeaux-Mérignac airport shuttle on request, 20-minute journey
- Secure private parking, rare in the Chartrons district
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Bordeaux
Le Palais Gallien stands in the Chartrons district, north of the historic centre, a residential area prized by Bordelais for its antique dealers and wine cellars. Tram line C three minutes on foot (Jardin Public stop), Saint-Jean station fifteen minutes by taxi. The Roman amphitheatre (2nd century) is freely accessible 150 metres away, the CAPC contemporary art museum ten minutes on foot. Quiet neighbourhood after 8 pm, ideal for sleep, yet one must head to the Triangle d'Or or Saint-Pierre for starred restaurants.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Welcome without supplement, basket and bowls provided on request.
- Parking
- Secure private, 25 € / night, reservation advised.
- Spa
- Open 9am–9pm, access included for residents, treatment reservation required.
- Airport shuttle
- On request, 60 € one way, 20 minutes to Mérignac.
- Accessibility
- Two accessible rooms on the ground floor, lift to upper floors.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the property, symmetric fibre 1 Gb/s.
Facilities
2 pools
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Restaurant
Spa and wellness centre
Wi-Fi available throughout
Private parking
Free Wi-Fi connection
Pets allowed
Location
Where Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa is located
Exact address
Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa
Address
144 Rue Abbé de l'Epée
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