2 Allée Charles Pathé, 18000 Bourges

B&B HOTEL Bourges 1

Name: B&B HOTEL Bourges 1
Address: 2 Allée Charles Pathé, Bourges, 18000, FR
Rating: 3.75

Hotel 2-star in Bourges

Presentation

At B&B HOTEL Bourges 1, the journey begins with a highway exit ramp. You leave the A71, pass through the toll booth, and two hundred meters later park your car in the enclosed parking lot in the Interchange area, between a row of restaurants and several hotel brands. Downtown Bourges is six kilometers away. It is close enough to get there in fifteen minutes, and far enough away that you do not have to drive around medieval streets looking for a parking space.

In the evening, when the front desk has closed, an automated kiosk takes over. You enter your booking reference, the screen provides your room code, and you head upstairs without having to wait for anyone. Convenient when arriving from Paris or Clermont after dinner.

The seventy rooms are air-conditioned, and you can adjust the thermostat yourself, something August travelers appreciate. Some have been recently renovated. You can slip beneath a thick comforter, onto a Bultex mattress that is frequently mentioned in guest reviews, and the flat-screen TV receives Canal+ so you can end the evening watching a game. The rooms remain compact. You quickly get used to placing your suitcase against the wall rather than at the foot of the bed, and for one or two nights on the road, this modest space is more than enough. Families book the quad room, where the bunk beds are always a hit with children.

Starting at 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, the smell of coffee drifts up to the front desk. You can browse the buffet at your leisure, from the toast bar to the freshly baked pastries, with cheese and bacon for those who prefer a savory start to the day. The dining room is small. At opening time, when everyone wants to get back on the road at once, you may sometimes have to wait a few minutes for a table. Around 8:30 a.m., things slow down and guests linger. On sunny mornings, some take their cup outside to enjoy the sun. Children up to ten years old eat like the grown-ups, at a reduced price.

For dinner, there is no need to get back behind the wheel. The area has several restaurants within a few minutes’ walk, from grilled meats to fish, and a microwave is available at the hotel for those who have brought back their meal. Five hundred meters away, a partner fitness center welcomes guests free of charge, simply upon request at the front desk. Dogs are welcome (€6 per night), and electric cars can use a charging station in the parking lot.

The next day, Bourges is a fifteen-minute drive away: Saint-Étienne Cathedral and its stained-glass windows, the Jacques-Cœur Palace, then the banks of Lake Val d’Auron for a short walk before lunch. Those continuing north have the Sologne region within easy reach.

On weekends, the buffet remains open until 10:30 a.m. That is a good reason not to set an alarm.

Summary of a few positive reviews read online

We arrived late in the evening, with no issues at all. The automated kiosk assigns your room at any time, and the air conditioning was already running.
Family of four, everyone slept well. The family room had just been renovated, and two people can use the bathroom without getting in each other’s way.
The gentleman at the front desk came to fix a minor sink issue in the room. The next day, he was at breakfast with his colleague, still just as friendly.
Several restaurants within walking distance around the hotel, including a good fish restaurant. Convenient for not having to use the car again.
Private parking with charging stations for electric cars. The highway exit is right next door, yet the night was quiet.
Comfortable bedding, spotless bed linens. Breakfast with fresh products and plenty of choice.