Campanile Bordeaux Sud - Gradignan - Talence

Came here for supper, from the B&B Hotel next door. It is one of the better-run Campanile restaurants, although, like others, it seems a bit short-staffed. The staff who are there work very hard, and also cover the hotel reception. They stayed remarkably pleasant and cheerful under pressure. The food was good, based as always around a range of set menus and dishes of the day. The buffet d’entrées is not what it was, back in the day, but was quite adequate. Dishes of the day are substantial.The buffet des desserts was very good. Recommended.

Motel-style rooms with excellent service. The hotel we were staying at just before this one was brand new, but we had to change rooms 3 times due to technical or cleanliness issues. This one has basic rooms that are not new, but they're kept very clean, and everything works great -- powerful heating, nice bathtub with great water pressure, etc. Room is functional. As you'd expect from the Campanile brand, great attention is given to the food. They'll keep a fully stocked breakfast buffet even if it's just you there and minutes before the end. Breakfast has great variety: both crepes and pancakes, hot chocolate a decaf... We were surprised that a small hotel can offer so much. Additionally, great attention was given to the hygiene in the restaurant area -- tables and chairs being sanitised after each guest leaves. Location-wise, it's actually great wit a car: just off the motorways, and few minutes from the tram where you cark for free and get your whole group to the city centre and back for few euros (look up the "parc relais" deal... I parked at Arts et Métiers). Major malls are 10 mn away, and before you leave town you can buy cannelés at "la toque cuivrée" nearby. Cinemas and late night eateries also minutes away by car. The area is very quiet and nothing disturbed our sleep in the 3 nights we stayed there. Staff was super helpful and always cheerful (all of them)... If you've travel around France a little bit, you know it doesn't happen that often! Much recommended for road trips with friend or on business.

My immediate reaction when entering the motel room was one of utter disappointment. It was dingy and spartan but the next morning, I asked myself: Was it clean? YES Was it comfortable? YES We're the staff friendly? YES Was the breakfast good? YES Was there free parking? YES Was there free WiFi? YES Do they offer dinner? YES Was it advertised as luxurious? NO So if you want accommodation that is simply somewhere to lay your head for the night, with the added bonus of being 5 mins walk from the tram (Line C) that takes you into the city (1.70€ each way.) then you won't be disappointed. A word of warning: the roads going into Bordeaux are horrendous. Avoid trying to drive into the centre.