In Merignac, just west of Bordeaux, the Best Western Hotel Du Phare, Merignac, France, is a three-star hotel with a green setting, a large wooded park, and a welcoming terrace, a warm and friendly base for business travellers and families looking to relax.
Among its main assets are an outdoor swimming pool for sunny days, a large free car park, and a setting that stays calm and leafy despite being just five minutes from Bordeaux airport. The terrace, the pool, and the gardens make an easy place to unwind at the end of the day, and the airport's proximity suits travellers catching an early flight.
Bordeaux itself, a UNESCO-listed city of grand 18th-century stone, lies a short drive east, with its riverfront, the Cite du Vin, and the cafes of the old town, and the vineyards of the Medoc and Saint-Emilion spread out beyond. Green and quiet, yet only minutes from the runway and the city.