The Bar/Lounge at InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel, an IHG Hotel

"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"

"Those with time to spare settle in for afternoon tea in the bright, summery-green Orangerie, or for a cocktail at the almost-secret Victor Bar"

"The hotel's deluxe suites incorporate full wet bars for wine tasting, as well as his-and-her bathroom products"

"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"

"Grandly designed rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso machines, while suites offer drawing rooms, wet bars, and main square views"

"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"

"Dual-line phones with voice mail, minibars, coffeemakers, safes and spacious work desks are in all units"

"Dual-line phones with voice mail, minibars, coffeemakers, safes and spacious work desks are in all units"

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