Built in the 19th century by the niece of Bernadette Soubirous, the Grand Hotel Gallia Londres is an historic hotel located 50 meters from the Sanctuaries of Our Lady of Lourdes, and features interiors decorated with paintings and antique furniture. The 94 guestrooms feature Louis XVI style décor and include air conditioning, cable television, telephone and high-speed Internet connections. Some have balconies with views over the Shrine and on to the Esplanade of Processions.
Serving international and traditional French dishes in wood- paneled surroundings, the restaurant is close enough to the Shrines that diners can hear masses taking place while they are eating. Guests can plan their day or keep in touch with family and friends using the hotel's high-speed Internet access and multilingual staff are on hand to assist with booking excursions. Guests who wish to take it easy can visit the hotel bar, or relax in the lobby, which has a television and complimentary newspapers. The wax museum, telling the story of Bernadette Soubirous' life, is 100 meters from the hotel. Her home village of Bartres is five kilometers away. Guests seeking adventure can visit Les Gaves Sauvages white water sports complex, 12 kilometers from Lourdes, which offers rafting, kayaking and canyoning. Lourdes Airport is ten kilometers from the hotel.