Mama Shelter, Bordeaux
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“With personalised iMacs, video booths and free movies in every room, Mama Shelter is up-to-the-minute. White rooms are small, medium or large; XL doubles have a sofa bed. The ground-floor restaurant sports the same signature rubber rings strung above the bar as other Philippe Starck–designed hotels.”
“An elegant, boldly designed hotel in central Bordeaux, occupying the historic Gas Tower building: the city’s first experiment with Modernism. Rooms leave nothing to be desired, and come with plenty of quirky touches that will ensure your stay is a memorable one.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This chic urban retreat is perfect for both leisure and business travelers seeking a memorable and delightful stay in one of France’s most charming cities.
Mama Shelter Bordeaux is located in a prime spot, just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Saint-André Cathedral, the Grand Théâtre, and the picturesque Garonne River. This makes it an ideal base for guests exploring the city’s rich history, culture, and gastronomy.
As soon as you enter the hotel, you’ll be enamored by its eclectic and vibrant décor that exudes a youthful and dynamic vibe.
The 97 rooms are thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of modern travelers, featuring plush bedding, high-quality linens, and a range of amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, complimentary WiFi, and mini-fridges.
Mama Shelter Bordeaux also boasts a fantastic rooftop terrace, offering breathtaking views of the cityscape and a perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing.
The hotel’s popular restaurant serves an exquisite array of dishes like rib steak and roasted cod. Its lively and friendly atmosphere makes it a favorite among locals and visitors.
For those looking to indulge in some after-dinner entertainment, the hotel’s cozy and trendy rooftop bar offers a wide selection of cocktails, wines, and spirits, accompanied by live music and DJ sets on weekends.
Additionally, Mama Shelter Bordeaux provides several well-equipped meeting rooms and event spaces, perfect for hosting conferences, workshops, or private parties.
To top it all off, the hotel’s friendly and attentive staff go above and beyond to make every guest feel right at home. From personalized recommendations on the best local attractions to assistance with travel arrangements, the team at Mama Shelter Bordeaux ensures that your stay is nothing short of exceptional.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
9 May 2024
Pleasant
Very well located
Room very small, despite being upgrade to a larger one
23 April 2024
Great short stay in Bordeaux
Very stylish hotel in a great location in the old town. Large comfortable bed. Fab view of the old theatre from the room. Great roof top bar, not too expensive.
Room very design-led and stylish but missing some items you might expect (e.g., no hot drinks)
29 March 2024
Fabulous
Great location, services, amazing breakfast.
Price a bit high but competitors look as pricy with less quality.
20 February 2024
Pleasant
comfortable well
located hotel.
the restaurant was overpriced and service very slow. definitely a restaurant for a younger clientele.
19 January 2024
Fun hotel with great value
Great location, friendly service and nice restaurant
16 January 2024
Good city centre location but avoid peak dining times
Location
Not enough trained staff to cope with the number of guests at breakfast and evening meals
31 December 2023
Fabulous
Beautiful concept
16 December 2023
Very good
Location warm friendly hotel
The bar staff could have been more attentive
27 November 2023
Great location - great staff -
The restaurant & the rooftop ; pleasant music good mood
The size of the room & windows
The cleanliness and the smiling cleaning people.
No draft beer at the restaurant - bad draft beer at the rooftop
Very hard mattress and overused pillows
26 November 2023
Very good
Good afternoon. Could you please tell me why the 200€ deposit was not returned to my card after check-out? Who can I contact with this issue?
3 November 2023
Fabulous
Bed was very comfortable and the room was a cool layout.
The entrance to the hotel felt a bit sketchy as there were lots of people just hanging around outside.
8 October 2023
Pleasant
Very friendly staff at the reception. Great location. Comfortable bed.
The room was quite small and had no view (window facing a wall).
11 September 2023
Fab Bordeaux stay
Quirky, cool and comfy.
Here was no bar or lounge area to chill, roof bar was fab but in 30 degree heat an air con lounge would have been amazing.
11 September 2023
Friendly, good location, great breakfast
Good sized, comfortable room
Excellent breakfast
Bathroom basic with broken tile on floor and only hand soap
10 September 2023
Really, really fun - everyone so friendly
• Staff were amazing
• Rooftop bar was so fun
• Room was great for the price
• probably our fault but we could not get the air con to work effectively
9 September 2023
Fabulous
Very nice modern room. The breakfast was incredibly good. The staff was very friendly and gave good recommendations.
31 August 2023
Exciting venue to explore Bordeaux and use as a base.
The rooftop bar and downstairs bar ! And the breakfast spread.
No blocked off space for hotel guests in the rooftop bar.
30 August 2023
It was a really nice hotel, we were upgraded to a bigger room which we were delighted about. We wil
The breakfast was lovely, I did think slightly overpriced.
The lack of tables for having just a drink on the terrace. There were plenty of empty tables when we arrived, but the bar stools were empty. I understand that there were booking but it would have been better to allow us to use one until 5-10 mins before the booking arrived.
25 August 2023
A great place to stay at the central of the city
The location was amazing and close by to all the main attractions
There was an issue with the lamps in the room where they suddenly started to blink non stop.
Also, the sink at the shower was small and all the surrounding got wet when opening the tap
16 August 2023
Top! Mama loves me, I love Mama!
Confort, design, staff!
Piazza antistante all’albergo un po’ degradata.
15 August 2023
Pleasant
The tap water had a bad smell! There was also a lot of noise from the street
14 August 2023
Great view from the rooftop but think about your car in advance
Fancy hotel located in city center with a great rooftop bar with view
Almost impossible to park
13 August 2023
Fun stay.
Great location, good vibe, comfy bed.
Nowhere to chill communally that wasn't sitting at a bar or table. No tea or coffee in room. Would've liked to feel more comfortable like at home.
13 August 2023
Excellent location, lovely vibes.
Excellent location, room exactly as described. Chromecast very handy and easy to use. Great rooftop bar to have a drink or dinner in. Cool aesthetic throughout. Staff at front desk were very nice.
Breakfast was overpriced for what it was. Quite noisy from bar as we were on 4th floor, could have done with more soundproofing.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
- - Pet bowls
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Activities
- - Games room
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
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Fabulous