Hotel la Zoologie & Spa in Bordeaux

The hotel is nice, living in an historic building of the university of Bordeaux. Just not recommended for friends to stay as the shower room is too open and too many mirrors inside the room.

Fantastic stay! Very close to the train station (8 min walk) but not so close it's noisy. Walking distance to capucin market (5 min walk) and city center (10-15 min walk). The room was already ready when I arrived early so they let me do an early check-in, which was great to freshen up before enjoying the city. The room was spacious, clean, well-decorated, and had all the needed amenities. Hotel staff was super friendly. I will definitely come back.

Clean and really funky room. Everything was there that we needed. Beautiful design of the hotel and facilities like spa and hot tub. Really enjoyed our stay!!!

The rooms in the zoologie wing were massive as they were in the old historical building. It had bare brick walls, tall ceilings and large windows. The toilet had a quirky cistern and even though the shower room was a huge glass cubicle it didn't take up any unnecessary space. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful. The bar area was large due to being in the same wing as our bedroom. Lots of light flooded the room. It had comfy colourful furniture which we used whilst waiting for our room to be ready. The location was close to the train station but not too far to the sightseeing areas of Bordeaux.

We stayed for three nights and found the staff and hotel excellent. Service at the front desk was second to none. Very helpful with directions and suggestions for restaurants and activities around Bordeaux.

We’d love to come back! :)
We had an amazing stay at zoologie!!

The room was tidy and clean, atmosphere modern and charming with historic stone walls, super tall ceilings and a gorgeous zoologie decor. The renovation of the room is nice and the bathroom is really well integrated in the design.


About the amenities, unfortunately the gym was not accessible due to renovation. This would have been nice to know before booking. However, the bar and restaurant as well as common area was really nice.

What we really loved, was the heartwarming care and helpfulness of the staff. Already at the check-in, the staff member helped guide around the city and took care of our belongings while we went out (we arrived before check in was possible).
It was my girlfriend’s birthday and when we came back to the hotel and got our room, as we entered, there was a small gift and most thoughtful of all, a handwritten birthday card, by Jules. This kind of attention and care for guests, is rarely found anymore, and it meant the world to my girlfriend.

So thanks for a really nice stay, a memorable place and first and foremost the best, most kind, attention I’ve experienced in years.

Thanks again.

Best wishes from Denmark :)

Family stay
Trendy hotel. Good air on during heatwave. Bus stop outside, station a little down the road but away from centre. Early check in is good value. Good bakery next door for breakfast

A well located hotel, only a 10 minute walk from the train station. Lovely staff. More interesting than the usual chain hotels. Funky rooms with comfortable beds. Would stay again.

Fascinating in a good way!
Fascinating and a little quirky, but in a good way. A former Natural History University building, remodelled with many references to its history. Well placed for the station and city transport and close to the Capucine Market - a must-see on your tour.