The Spa at Intercontinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel By IHG

"Festooned in luxury fabrics and 18th-century furnishings, this posh extravaganza, designed by France's überchic Jacque Garcia, put Bordeaux back on the world scene with its veritable army of restaurants and bars, along with a swanky Roman bath–inspired spa—all just steps from the city's Golden Triangle shopping district"

"The hotel recently opened Les Bains de Léa, by Nuxe Spa, which has 12 treatment rooms, a hammam and a sauna, a fitness club and my favorite spot, a rooftop Jacuzzi terrace overlooking the city"

"Our independent authors have visited Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in Bordeaux"

"A great city hotel, right in the centre, in a grand old style, with brass-buttoned porters, a concierges service, three bars, a Michelin-starred restaurant, private parking (€35 per day), as well as an excellent buffet breakfast, spa, pool and jacuzzi on the roof and rooms equipped with everything imaginable"

"The spa on the top floor goes even farther into the past—ancient Rome, to be exact, with red columns, black trim, and a mosaic pool with a ceiling that opens to the sky"

"Guests might want to also consider the Hotel Burdigala Bordeaux, although it has no on-site fitness center or spa"

"There’s also a lively wine bar, a brasserie that provides great people-watching from the sidewalk terrace, and the promise of a full-service spa"

"The Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa is far and away the most regal lodging in town, and its location in the midst of the historic district is appealing"

"Rooms are predictably lavish and beautiful, and the icing on the cake is a rooftop spa and summertime bar"