On arrival in Bordeaux's train station, visitors can immediately admire the building itself—the Gare St-Jean—an enormous hall built in the arc of a circle. This quarter provides 24-hour service where food, drink and cigarettes are always available. It is a popular area, with numerous sex-shops, bars, restaurants and hotels (from basic to luxurious). Travelers, weary from their train journey can try the Hôtel Ibis.