InterContinental Bordeaux
Located directly on Place de la Comédie in Bordeaux's historic center, this 5-star InterContinental offers a significant advantage: your guests can walk to restaurants, shops, and landmarks without needing transportation.
InterContinental Bordeaux is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bordeaux, France, hosting 30 to 220 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), 20-30 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
About InterContinental Bordeaux
Located directly on Place de la Comédie in Bordeaux's historic center, this 5-star InterContinental offers a significant advantage: your guests can walk to restaurants, shops, and landmarks without needing transportation.
The hotel provides 169 rooms across a beautifully restored 18th-century building, combining sophisticated event spaces with on-site accommodation that simplifies logistics for destination weddings.
Its prime location eliminates the typical venue-to-hotel shuttle coordination most couples face.
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Great location, close and walking distance to all major attractions. Both rooms and hotel in general are little bit our if date, rooms are old. While staff tries to offer modern service the rooms are just too old for it.
Ivan · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BOD, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 169 rooms within the hotel, allowing guests to stay steps from celebrations
- Multiple event spaces including the 200+ capacity ballroom with original architectural details
- UNESCO World Heritage-listed setting on Place de la Comédie, Bordeaux's most iconic square
- Direct access to Bordeaux's wine region, 30 minutes by car to major châteaux
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PMGuest check-in; welcome reception in hotel lobby or courtyard
- 10:00 AMBride/groom prep in designated suites; photographer coverage throughout hotel
- 3:00 PMCeremony in selected ballroom or courtyard space
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour in salon or courtyard while venue transitions
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BOD · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport.
- Typical total
- €35,000-65,000Aisle estimate
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€35,000-65,000 for 60 guests (2-night stay, ceremony, reception, accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-3,500Aisle estimate
Depending on space selection
- Reception
- €120-200 a headAisle estimate
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€120-200 (food and beverage, not including room rental)
- Room rate
- €250-450 a nightAisle estimate
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€250-450 for standard rooms (group rates typically 10-15% discount available)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 05 57 30 44 44
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Request a formal proposal from their wedding department for exact quotes. Group room rates reduce per-night costs substantially.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. The hotel has multiple event spaces suitable for ceremonies in period rooms or the courtyard, with reception capacity in the main ballroom or smaller salons depending on guest count.
What's included in room rates for wedding guests?+
Standard hotel amenities including breakfast, WiFi, and gym access. Wedding packages typically negotiate group rates; confirm directly with the hotel's wedding coordinator.
How far is this from Bordeaux Airport?+
Approximately 11 km (20-30 minutes by taxi or shuttle), making guest arrival straightforward.
Can we arrange wine tastings or vineyard visits?+
The concierge can arrange tours to nearby châteaux and wine regions. Many couples schedule these as pre-wedding or post-wedding activities for guests.
What's the outdoor event space like?+
The hotel features a courtyard suitable for cocktails and ceremonies, though outdoor reception capacity is limited, the ballroom is the primary reception venue.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.