Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux
44.82855, -0.56286Overview
Set in a converted 19th-century zoology institute, Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux offers naturally-themed rooms, a full wellness spa, and two restaurants - all within walking distance of the train station.
Themed Rooms in a Historic Science Building
Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux houses 44 rooms across three distinct wings: Zoology, Botany, and Geology. Each room features high ceilings, original architectural details, and a private bathroom stocked with L'Occitane toiletries and Evian water. Several rooms open onto a balcony overlooking the central garden, while the duplex terrace suite includes a private terrace with garden views.
On-Site Dining with Local Chefs
La Zoologie operates two restaurants: one serving French cuisine with brunch, lunch, and dinner, and an Italian restaurant with a small menu and high-quality service. A kitchen workshop offers guests exposure to the chefs preparing dishes using local Bordeaux ingredients. The rooftop bar, exclusive to hotel guests, serves cocktails and wines with panoramic views of the city skyline.
Spa & Wellness Facilities Included
The hotel's spa includes a sauna, steam room, hammam, and hot tub, accessible to all guests during designated morning and evening hours. A fitness center with locker rooms offers cardio equipment and free weights, though heavier weights above 4 kg are not available. Treatment packages include full-body massages, facial treatments, and body wraps, with products from L'Occitane.
Centrally Located Near Major Attractions
Hotel Zoologie Bordeaux sits less than 1 km from Saint-Michel Basilica and the Marché des Capucins. A bus stop is located directly outside the hotel, and the tram stop is a 6-minute walk away, providing quick access to Place de la Bourse and Cité du Vin. Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is 13 km by car, and the hotel offers luggage storage and concierge service.
Pet-Friendly and Business Amenities
Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux allows pets in guest rooms and provides a pet basket and pet bowls upon request. The hotel offers a meeting room suitable for 20-30 participants, plus fax and photocopying services. Bicycle rental is available at reception for guests who want to explore Bordeaux on two wheels.
- Location: 8-minute walk from Bordeaux train station, close to Place de la Bourse and Cité du Vin
- Rooms: Themed Zoology, Botany, and Geology wings with garden or city views
- Dining: French cuisine restaurant, Italian restaurant, rooftop bar with panoramic city views
- Spa: Sauna, steam room, hammam, hot tub, and fitness center included in room rate
- Pet-Friendly: Pet basket and pet bowls provided for dogs and cats
- Business: Meeting/banquet facilities and 24-hour front desk for event guests
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Jacuzzi
Facial
Body wraps
Body scrub
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Hotel La Zoologie & Spa Bordeaux
| 💵 Lowest room price | 140 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Merignac, BOD |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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