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Dear Alan,We were delighted to welcome you to the Hôtel Cardinal Bordeaux and thank you for choosing our establishment. We are really pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the very near future with, we hope, beautiful weather. Best regards,
Excellent hotel. Lovely room with great facilities. Very attentive and helpful staff. Very close to the centre of Bordeaux. I would stay here again.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Axel on 12 May 2024
Dear Mark, All the team of Hotel Cardinal dearly thank you for your review. It was really nice to welcome you in the city center of Bordeaux. Our main goal is to bring you the best services and it is great to see that you enjoyed your stay among us. We would be glad to welcome you for your future stay. Best Regards,
Dear Elizabeth,We dearly thank you for this heartwarming review. It was a great pleasure for us to welcoming you. We are looking forward to meeting you again. Best regards,
Central location & easy access to tram network for getting around everywhere.
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Axel on 7 May 2024
Dear Stephen, Thank you for your confidence and having chosen the Hotel Cardinal.It was such a pleasure to welcome and make your stay the greatest as possible. It is our real satisfaction if we have succeeded and create good memories about Bordeaux. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back and remain at your complete disposal.Best regards,
Dear Vandana,It was a real pleasure to welcome you during your stay at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux. We are delighted to hear your comments and to learn that the Cardinal Experience lived up to your expectations. We hope to welcome you again very soon.Best regards,
Very nice, spacious rooms. We stayed for five nights and it was very comfortable. Conveniently located to everything. The staff was also very nice.
Jeffrey
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Axel on 25 Mar 2024
Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for your confidence and having chosen the Hotel Cardinal.It was such a pleasure to welcome and make your stay the greatest as possible. It is our real satisfaction if we have succeeded and create good memories about Bordeaux. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back and remain at your complete disposal.Best regards,
The service was second to none! The hotel itself was clean and well kept and the location was central to everything walkable, with a tram stop 1-2 minutes away for further attractions.
Gregory
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Axel on 7 Mar 2024
Dear Gregory,We are sincerely grateful for your glowing review, thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience.It is a great pleasure to know that our service exceeded your expectations and that you appreciated the cleanliness and maintenance of our establishment. Knowing that our central location has helped to make your stay even more enjoyable is a source of great joy for our entire team. We hope to have the privilege of welcoming you again in the future.
Dear Linda, We dearly thank you for your heartwarming review. It was a real pleasure to meet you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux. We hope to see you very soon ! Best regards,
10/10 Excellent
Tammy, Wilmington
21 Jan 2024
Tammy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Axel on 25 Jan 2024
Dear Tammy, Thank you very much for staying with us. It was a pleasure welcoming you at the Hotel Cardinal. All the team looks forward to welcoming you again. Best Regards,
Dear Melissa, It has been a real pleasure to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and we are delighted to note you enjoyed your stay among us. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux. Best regards,
I feel mixed about posting this review I found this hotel very beautiful, but we did have some questions about it. There were three of us in our party, and we had to pay a supplement for our third person, though it felt as if the towels and the water and minimum amenities only supported or approached the two guests, additionally there’s not a lobby in the hotel. So it is hard to find a place of repose
We felt some of the staff worked hard to be accommodating to us as we did have an extra travel day so other seemed a little colder and it is a lovely facility and a beautiful location, but I also felt it wasn’t as welcoming as other places have been on our trip. - not as warm and inviting -
Beth
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Axel on 25 Jan 2024
Dear Beth,Thank you for staying at the Hotel Cardinal and for taking the time to give us your feedback after your stay with us.We would like to apologise if you did not feel very welcome and completely comfortable during your stay, this is something we take very seriously.To come back to your question, it is possible that the website you used to book your stay charged you extra for a 3rd person as we have to install an extra bed in the lounge of the suite.However, we are delighted that our facilities and location suited you perfectly. We would be delighted to welcome you back for your next stay in Bordeaux. Best regards,
Hotel was very nice but under construction outside.
Jeff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Axel on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Jeff,We were delighted to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and are very pleased to note you enjoyed your stay among us. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in a very near future. Best regards,
10/10 Excellent
Theodore
5 Nov 2023
Theodore
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Axel on 25 Jan 2024
Dear Theodore, We were very pleased to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and would like to thank you for having chosen our property. We are glad to read you enjoyed your stay among us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in a very near future. Best regards,
Great location and charming accommodation. The staff were extremely helpful.
Marsha
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Axel on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Marsha, We dearly thank you for this heartwarming review. It was a great pleasure for us to welcoming you. We are looking forward to meeting you again. Best regards,
The room was great and the help at the front desk was absolutely excellent.
The room was very well appointed—even had a little kitchen—but there was a lot of dust under the bed. I say this in order to alert the hotel and help them improve.
But I loved the hotel and would stay there again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Axel on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Barbara, We would like to thank you for staying with us and for your kind words. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay overall and would be delighted to welcome you back to our establishment.Best regards,
A wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Bordeaux. The staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly. The rooms are well appointed, comfortable, clean, quiet and filled with amenities. A perfect choice for the discriminating traveler
John
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Axel on 14 Oct 2023
Dear John, Thank you for your confidence and having chosen the Hotel Cardinal.It was such a pleasure to welcome and make your stay the greatest as possible. It is our real satisfaction if we have succeeded and create good memories about Bordeaux. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back and remain at your complete disposal.Best regards,
Excellent service and nice ambience. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Sock Yin Gloria
Response from Axel on 28 Sept 2023
Dear Gloria,We were very pleased to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and would like to thank you for having chosen our property. We are glad to read you enjoyed your stay among us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in a very near future. Best regards,
Lovely property, staff were very helpful and welcoming.
Would like ideally a little bar or area to sit that’s wasn’t just in your room for the breakfast but plenty of space around the room. Nice toiletries also.
Room was lovely but the curtain was slightly unattached at the top so didn’t work as fully blackout.
Location is great if you want to walk around this area and it feels safe especially for solo guests.
Helen
Response from Axel on 28 Sept 2023
Dear Helen, We would like to thank you for having chosen the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and are very pleased to read you enjoyed your stay among us. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in a very near future and remain at your complete disposal. Best regards,
Great stay at this hotel. Well located in a quiet street but close to centre so perfect for walking and tram. Super friendly staff who suggested some nice restaurants for us. Our room over-looked the small internal courtyard and had limited natural light so we had to put the lights on for breakfast even though weather was sunny outside. We also had no option but to eat our breakfast in our room which didn’t have any views. The same breakfast is served every morning including coffee, pastries, fruit and fresh baguette. Was fresh and to a high standard but would have liked more variety e.g. yoghurt, granola, eggs. Loved the Clarins toiletries and the tasty treats that were left in our room for us to enjoy when we arrived back at the hotel after a day of walking and sightseeing.
kieran
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Axel on 16 Sept 2023
Dear Kieran,Thank you for your kind words and for staying with us during your stay in Bordeaux.Your review perfectly sums up the spirit of the Hotel Cardinal and our facilities. We are more than delighted to read that your stay was a great success. Do not hesitate to come back to us for your next stay in Bordeaux, it would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Best regards,
We stayed in this hotel on a family trip. We got a really nice room with a little kitchenette and a small fridge, it was really nice.
Staff was great and welcoming, they don’t have a restaurant inside the hotel, they serve you breakfast inside of your room which has a table and a nice space to eat or in a little beautiful terrace, which is shared by two rooms.
It is a beautiful property really well located right in the middle of everything, you can walk or ride a bike to almost any attraction in Bordeaux.
CARLOS
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Axel on 27 Aug 2023
Dear Carlos, We were so pleased to have you among our privileged guests during your stay at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux. We would like to thank you for your confidence in our services and the time you took to share your impressions. It is our real satisfaction to read you enjoyed your stay among us. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back and remain at your complete disposal. Best regards,
10/10 Excellent
Katerina
18 Aug 2023
Katerina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Axel on 20 Aug 2023
Dear Katerina, We dearly thank you for this heartwarming review. It was a great pleasure for us to welcoming you. We are looking forward to meeting you again. Best regards,
Excellent suite with everything you could ask for! The only negative was no English speaking TV Chanels.
Jana
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Axel on 13 Aug 2023
Dear Jana, We were so pleased to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and so delighted to read you had a pleasant stay among us. Thank you for having chosen our property. We remain at your complete disposal. Best regards,
Cher Michael,Toute l'équipe de l'Hôtel Cardinal vous remercie pour cet excellent commentaire. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir dans le centre-ville historique de Bordeaux et de partager cette semaine avec vous. Nous espérons vous revoir très prochainement parmi nous. Bien à vous,
10/10 Excellent
stephen
19 Jun 2023
stephen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Axel on 13 Jul 2023
Dear Stephen, Thank you very much for staying with us. It was a pleasure welcoming you at the Hotel Cardinal. All the team looks forward to welcoming you again. Best Regards, Axel
It is an oasis of calm and beauty. We had an incredible stay and will return for sure. Staff met our every request, no matter how hard, and help us wrangle a literal carload of baggage.
Breakfast (in the room!) was divine, too,
charles
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Axel on 24 Jun 2023
Dear Charles, We would like to thank you for having chosen the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and are very pleased to read you enjoyed your stay among us. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in a very near future and remain at your complete disposal. Best regards,
Beautiful hotel and a great location - friendly helpful staff and perfect place for exploring in and around Bordeaux
David
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Axel on 16 Jun 2023
Dear Mr McDougall,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review.Our entire team was delighted to welcome you and share these few days with you. We are delighted to read that your stay was a success.Do not hesitate to come back to us for your next stay in Bordeaux, it would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Best regards,
Excellent location with ample space in suites.
Staff is extremely helpful and attentive.
jay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Axel on 28 May 2023
Dear Mr Piester, We are so pleased you enjoyed so much your stay in our Hotel. We would like to thank you for having chosen our property and for your confidence in our services. Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Cardinal is the perfect place to discover Bordeaux. We are looking forward to welcoming you in a very near future and remaining at your complete disposal. Best regards,
Amazing staff great location really cool boutique hotel w only 10 suites
Love this place and highly recommend
Steven
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Axel on 28 May 2023
Dear Mr Rotter, It is our turn to thank you for this comment and for having chosen our establishment during your stay. The hotel's location is a great asset for discovering the city, and we are delighted to read that you are fully satisfied. We would be delighted to welcome you back and show you one of our ten unique suites. Best regards,
THE most e visited hotel ever. Supreme hospitality rarely seen, certainly in the United States. All rooms are suites with gorgeous furnishings, high ceilings, excellent linen and towels. White tablecloth breakfast served in your room. Very eco friendly and the staff amazing. Best ever experience!!!!
Kathleen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Bastien | Manager on 16 Feb 2023
Dear Kathleen, It was a real pleasure to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal. All our team would like to thank you for the review following your stay in the heart of Bordeaux city center. Our staff is dedicated to offer you the best services anytime of the day. We would be very glad meeting you again. Best regards,
Dear Mohsin,Thank you very much for thus great review.We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux.We hope to have the chance to welcome you again.Best regards,Bastien Manager
What a lovely place to stay, the bed was so comfortable, the shower amazing. Lovely Claris products to use. Staff exceptionally helpful.
Frances
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Axel on 22 Jan 2023
Dear Mr. Browne,It is our turn to thank you for having chosen our establishment for this stay in Bordeaux. This type of review is our greatest reward, please be assured that we will share it with our team. We hope to welcome you again for a future stay.Best regards,
Very lovely hotel. When we got a flat tire on our last day and really needed help with getting in touch with the appropriate parties for assistance, the ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful - we could not thank them enough. The lady who was there onsite during our 2 day stay provides the kind of service that makes one hotel stand out from another. Thank you for a great stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Axel on 22 Jan 2023
Dear Mrs. Ma,Thank you for staying with us, it was a pleasure to welcome you to the Hotel Cardinal.We are flattered to read such a review and are delighted to see that you appreciated the help and kindness of our team, we will definitely share your opinion with them.We would be more than happy to welcome you for a next stay in our region.Best regards,
10/10 Excellent
ELEANOR
19 Dec 2022
ELEANOR
Response from Axel on 13 Jul 2023
Dear Eleanor, Thank you very much for staying with us. It was a pleasure welcoming you at the Hotel Cardinal. All the team looks forward to welcoming you again. Best Regards, Axel
Hotel is amazing. Centrally located and the staff was exceptional. Definitely stay again !
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from The Reception on 30 Sept 2022
Dear Nicholas, We would like to thank you for having chosen the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and are very pleased to read you enjoyed your stay among us. We really do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in a very near future and remain at your complete disposal. Best regards, Bastien
From the moment we walked in, we experienced top level professional service. The staff was helpful, pleasant and patient. The facility is very nice & clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from The Reception on 30 Sept 2022
Dear Debra, We were so pleased to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux and so delighted to read you had a pleasant stay among us. Thank you for having chosen our property. We remain at your complete disposal. Best regards, Bastien
10/10 Excellent
Robert
19 Sept 2022
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from The Reception on 23 Sept 2022
Dear Robert, We dearly thank you for your review. It was a real pleasure to meet you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux. We are looking forward to welcoming you again.Best Regards,Bastien
We had a lovely stay at Cardinal Hotel and only wish we had booked an additional night in the city.
Since our arrival, we were warmly greeted at the reception and received recommendations on a place for lunch while our room was ready - the meal was delicious.
We had a really spacious and comfortable room with all the necessary amenities including very nice luxury bath products from Clarins, bathrobes, and complimentary water and coffee. They also booked us dinner reservations at a great restaurant, which had amazing food.
We opted for the in room breakfast, which we highly recommend. Not only was it a great quality but it’s also so nice about waking up to a beautifully served breakfast in the room. It was the perfect touch.
We had a great night’s sleep and room was really quiet and perfect to relax, despite its centric location a few steps from the Bordeaux Cathedral and all the great shopping and restaurants the city has to offer.
We highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay here again in a future visit.
Celines
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from The Reception on 5 Sept 2022
Dear Celines,It was a real pleasure for us to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal. We are pleased to read how much you enjoyed your stay and the service provided.Our team is at your disposal 24h/24 to make your stay an unforgettable memory.We really hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you again among our privileged guests and remain at your entire disposal,Best regards,Bastien
The manager Alex was amazingly helpful making reservations for us at excellent restaurants and Pauline at reception was extremely friendly and assisting us in other areas of our travel, even picking fine wines for us from their extensive cellar.
EDWARD
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Alex | Manager on 26 Aug 2022
Dear Edward,We dearly thank you for your heart-warming review.It was a real pleasure to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal and to provide you with our best suggestions.We hope to see you very soon at the Hotel Cardinal for your future stay.Best Regards,Alex Manager
2/10 Terrible
Shelyn
20 Aug 2022
I was unable to travel there anymore and they refused to refund any of my money.
Shelyn
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Pauline | Assistante Manager. on 12 Oct 2022
Dear Mrs. Somani, We are deeply sorry that we cannot welcome you in our property, we have applied our cancellation policy as mentioned at the time of your reservation. We remain at your disposal for any further information you might need. Best regards,
We totally enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Outside our room was a very nice patio area, which we enjoyed. Morning French breakfast was lovely. Access to the tram was just a short walk around the corner. Restaurants were in the square nearby as well as stores. All the staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Pauline was wonderful. The suite was of generous size. If we ever come back to Bordeaux again we will definitely stay here again. Will be recommending it to our friends.
For some reason the dates are incorrect. We checked
out on July 14.
KAREN
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from The Reception on 5 Aug 2022
Dear Karen,
We dearly thank you for your review. It was such a pleasure for us to welcome you among our privileged guests !
Our Privileges Suites are provided with a beautiful marble dining table, and a fully equipped kitchen. Our Mauriac Suite is well-appreciated for its comfort and intimate access through our patio.
Our team offers you a high-quality service and guarantees you the most pleasant Experience to make you feel at home.
We really hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back in Bordeaux,
Best regards
The staff at this property went above and beyond to accommodate any requests we had. They were extremely personable and knowledgeable about everything in the area. The rooms are clean, quiet, and beautifully decorated. Our only complaint was the breakfast is not very appetizing. Was definitely expecting more. However, there are plenty of cafés and breakfast options in the area. Overall we had an amazing stay and would absolutely recommend.
Amanda-Abundio
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Alex | Manager on 21 Jul 2022
Dear Amanda,
We dearly thank you for your stay and your review.
Our Breakfast is made with the best produces from our locals suppliers.
Next time,don't hesiate to ask the team for any personnaliszation of your breakfast. It's always a pleasure to bring you complete satisfaction.
We remain at your disposal,
Best regards,
Alex | Manager.
Amazing staff hospitality and courteous. Each team member was polite and thoughtful - it really made a good stay.
The decor and rooms were exactly what you expect from a modern boutique hotel. The small kitchenette was a great bonus.
The location was close to city centre, but set in a small street so it was quiet when it was required.
Will 100% recommend to stay.
Timmy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Alex | Manager on 23 Jun 2022
Dear Timmy,
How can we answer to this review without saying a huge THANK YOU !
It was really nice to meet you at the Hotel Cardinal.
All the team is really happy to read your comment and is looking forward to welcoming you again.
We remain at your disposal.
Best Regards
Alex | Manager.
First, the staff is outstanding. Friendly, energetic, helpful, welcoming. Second, the location is perfect -- almost everything is within easy walking distance. Third, the facility is immaculate, the room we had was beautiful and spacious. Very very pleased.
David
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Alex | Manager on 23 Jun 2022
Dear David,
We dearly thank you for this heartwarming review.
It was a great pleasure for us to welcoming you.
We are looking forward to meeting you again.
Best regards,
Alex | Manager
Great location and the size of the suite. Comfortable beds and good working air conditioning.
There is very very little area to congregate outside of your room. Some very strange design decisions, we had a suite that had 2 showers and sinks but a separate tiny toilet just as you enter the suite. So you had to almost keep the toilet room open to use it… Everyone at the front desk was very friendly.
Matthew
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Alex | Manager on 23 Jun 2022
Dear Matthew,
We dearly thank you for your review.
Our Suite Signature is a 32 sqm Suite which is bigger than average Suites of same categories in the Hospitality industries.
Our bathroom has 2 sink and 1 shower, separated from the toilets like in many French Houses.
We would be glad to welcome you in our Cardinal Suite with it's 60sqm and it's big living room next time.
We remain at your disposal and are looking forward to meeting you again.
Best Regards,
Alex | Manager
Amazing place. Old high society apartments turned into boutique hotel. Perfect location. Highly recommend and staff is wonderful.
Shawn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Alex | Manager on 16 May 2022
Dear Mr.Shawn,
We dearly thank you for your heartwarming review.
It was a real pleasure to meet you at the Hotel Cardinal Bordeaux.
We hope to see you very soon !
Best regards,
Dear Leonardo,
Thank you very much for staying with us. It was a pleasure welcoming you at the Hotel Cardinal.
All the team looks forward to welcoming you again.
Best Regards, Alex.
Dear Mrs. Catherine,
We dearly thank you for your very nice review.
It was a real pleasure to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal.
We are looking forward to welcoming you very soon for your future stay.
Best Regards,
Alex.
Great location, helpful staff, lovely comfortable apartment which was clean and well equipped.
Catherine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Alex | Manager on 27 Oct 2021
Dear Mrs. Catherine,
We dearly thank you for your very nice review.
It was a real pleasure to welcome you at the Hotel Cardinal.
We are looking forward to welcoming you very soon for your future stay.
Best Regards,
Alex.
Dear Mark,
All the team of Hotel Cardinal would like to thank you for your very nice review.
It was a pleasure to welcome you at the Hotel for your stay in the city center of Bordeaux.
We remain at your complete disposal for your future stay in our beautiful city.
Best Regards,
Alex | Manager.