Hotel terbaik di Begles

After storm Ciaran put paid to our Plymouth ferry crossing, we crossed to France at the crack of dawn to drive to our destination, Estepona. After driving 12 hrs in rain and hail we took a chance and booked the Ibis Styles Bordeaux Begles, en route as it accepted dogs, had parking and a kettle in the room. (Amazing how many hotels haven’t). Our expectations were no more than that. We found the recommended restaurant on-site was closed for Halloween and arrived dejected. However the receptionist, Zergane was a breath of fresh air! So friendly, so helpful and after settling in our room, ordered us takeaway pizzas whilst setting up-a table and organising our drinks! Good selection of wines by the way. We had a lovely evening. How things work out! The hotel itself is modern and clean (albeit easy to miss) and the breakfast was one of the nicest I’ve had in a long time. Freshly squeezed orange juice and a large selection of everything fresh you could wish for. So heads up to the staff and especially Zergane Hamza who, to his credit wouldn’t even take a gratuity. He’ll go a long way in his hospitality career and we wish him the best of luck.

____________________ LA SITUATION GÉOGRAPHIQUE ---------- Bonne situation avec le tram à proximité directe pour aller dans le centre de Bordeaux. Pas loin également de la gare de Bègles. Autrement quelques commerces/restaurants à côté. Cela peut donc être un hôtel à sélectionner pour être pas loin du centre sans dépenser trop, ou pour aller au stade Matmut Atlantique car ligne directe. ____________________ L'HOTEL ET L'ACCUEIL ---------- Standard B&B à tout point de vue, très bon accueil, checkin rapide. Il y a un coin pour se poser avec distributeurs et micro-ondes. Ascenseurs pour accéder aux chambres. ____________________ LA CHAMBRE ---------- Chambre et salle de bain plus petits que la moyenne. La chambre dispose d'une TV, petite penderie, bureau et est climatisée ce qui est un bon point. La salle de bain est comme dit petite, en plus la douche est assez mal conçue comme tous les B&B, cela mouille partout après une douche. L'ensemble est propre, literie confortable. ____________________ LA RESTAURATION ---------- Un service de petit déjeuner est proposé dans la salle commune sous forme de buffet sucré/salé, du standard B&B très bon, viennoiseries, gâteaux, pains, oeuf brouillé, bacon, saucisse. ____________________ RAPPORT QUALITE/PRIX ET LES SERVICES ---------- Rapport qualité/prix pouvant être cher en fonction de la période. Parking privé payant, mais le personnel devrait faire plus attention aux extérieurs ! L'entrée du parking sert d'emplacement pour les poubelles de l'immeuble semble-t-il avec de nombreux restes de nourriture par terre, il faut marcher dedans pour aller composer le code du parking, inacceptable. Le wifi fonctionne très bien. ____________________ EN RÉSUMÉ ---------- Chambres beaucoup plus petites que la moyenne mais tout est propre. TB petit déjeuner, espace pour manger si besoin avec distributeurs. Gros problème de propreté sur les extérieurs, nombreux déchets de nourriture par terre juste devant l'entrée du parking privé, semble être l'emplacement des poubelles pour ramassage.

All the staff are very nice and friendly. The hotel and room are very clean. If this hotel provides a kettle, a couple of cups and spoons, and a fridge, it will be perfect. 10-15 mins walk from the train station. Next to the hotel, there is a tramway stop and a little supermarket. We are considering a next trip to Bordeaux. We may book this hotel again.

Hôtel situé à proximité de la gare de Bordeaux. Chambre très propre et installations modernes. Il faisait trop chaud dans la chambre durant notre séjour (mode clim désactivé). Le petit-déjeuner est très bien, même s’il n'y avait quasiment plus d’œufs brouillés lorsque je suis arrivé.

Location beside the train station, but 10 min walk from it, not really close. Room is very small, no place for sitting. Also the hotel is quite new and clean. Pillows were very uncomfortable.

Hotel services were excellent especially the breakfast. Lots of variety and the artisanal yogurts selection was wonderful. Only negative comment is the area around the hotel. Quiet at night and best not to walk around when it gets dark.

The Regina is only a two star hotel. If you understand that and know that old hotels like this one have very small elevators and often bathrooms, then you will be able to appreciate this one. It is super convenient to the train, tram and taxis. It is very well maintained. Very cleanly. The staff could not be nicer. The price is right! The breakfast was excellent value for money in a pleasant room.

Liked: + Location - 50m to train station & tram stop, but very quiet hotel, no traffic noise + Spacious well equipped rooms, ours had a fantastic roof terrace with views over the rooftops of Bordeaux + New modern design + Free water available, served in glass carafes to save plastic use + Lovely Nuxe toiletries + Friendly helpful staff Disliked: - Nothing

Stayed in hotel 15th July. Family of 5. Had requested adjoining rooms if possible. Arrived after 9. Girl at desk was extremely busy with queue out door. This didn't stop 1 or 2 guests cutting in to avail of fans. Rooms not together which meant husband had to stay in one room with one child and me with 2 others. We were on 4th floor, in a small pokey room, in a heat wave without air conditioning (which was advertised). I asked night reception for fan which had been given out to other guests at time of check in, no longer available. He advised he could open window....which opened the whole window outward....I advised I didn't feel safe doing that with 2 children on 4th floor that and mosquito bite and noise from outside from party goers as is in middle of town. Couldnt sleep a wink. His advice was to request reimbursement which I did. Took hotel few days answer and gave alternate email which isn't sending. Overall very poor experience. Budget hotel....exactly what it says on the tin....have no expectations