Mama Shelter, Bordeaux

19 Rue Poquelin Molière, 33000 Bordeaux, France. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Mama Shelter, Bordeaux. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.1 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Bordeaux

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What guests liked

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

3.5
Nikki

23 July 2023

Good. Not great.

Modern, clean, new

Car parking was not possible although advertised

3.5
Boiz

23 July 2023

Pleasant

Very good location

Room was very small. We came with backpacks, if we had a luggage it would not have fit. Since our last stay here in 2021, they have cut back on toiletries provided and for shampoo they provided a bar of soap (previously normal shampoo and conditioner). This is all under the label of being eco but feels cheap. For the price paid, it is not impressive.

4.0
Lize

1 July 2023

Good value for money

We liked that it was very central. The staff was friendly. The eoom was comfortable and clean.

There could be more towels. The overlookes a street which was a little noisy.

4.5
Albert

1 July 2023

Mama knows best.

Very central location. Good size room. ( large mama). Nice restaurant and bar with a good buzz. Nice rooftop bar / restaurant too

Nothing to dislike.

4.0
Muge

19 June 2023

Good

location

there was no closet space or any space to put the clothes on. we kept everyhing in the suitcase and it wasn’t comfortable

3.5
Flavio

4 June 2023

Pleasant

It's central and the staff is top notch.

Too much noise until nearly midnight coming from bars in front of tbe hotel. Carpet floors which are bad for people with allergies. There are 2 restaurants, one at the ground floor and another on the rooftop. There's a lot of non hotel guests transiting around, and that is bad for security. It's also not worth the price, the rooms are very basic and small.

4.5
Fiona

4 June 2023

Fabulous

Fabulous hotel. Excellent central location. Friendly helpful efficient staff. Great food & service. Clean room & very comfy bed.

4.0
Michael

25 May 2023

Very good

trendy, quirky and spacious

location not the best

4.0
Alison

21 May 2023

quirky outfit, but well run and efficient. great location. comfortable rooms and beds

central location, really helpful and friendly staff, quirky ambience

no kettle in the room or tea/ coffee

4.0
Lise

20 May 2023

Very good

Comfortable bed

4.5
Christel

19 May 2023

Very nice clean original decorated hotel

Everything was good besides my room which had a view on a wall :-(

The view from my room

4.0
Arfizan

15 April 2023

Perfect weekend made by a perfectly located hotel.

Location

Room’s sound insulation could be improved

4.5
Kathleen

14 April 2023

Great stay in a fun comfortable room, walkable area with stores, cafes, restaurants.

The roof bar is fun with a good view. The restaurant had good offerings. We were able to park at a garage close by.

t.v. channels, not a huge concern. Room was small but very adequate.

3.5
Gwyneth

12 April 2023

Pleasant

Great location

Room was very overpriced. Hotel in need of a refresh.

4.0
Emily

10 April 2023

Good base for young people exploring Bordeaux

Great location, cool rooftop bar and bar/restaurant.

3.5
Samantha

22 March 2023

MAGNIFICENT STAFF. Great vibe. Check in far too late at 3pm.

As many have said before, this hotel would be nothing without its incredible staff. I’ve yet to stay in a hotel in France with better staff. They are incredible. The music at night is superb. It’s funky with a great vibe.

The bathrooms are tired and showers need re-grouting. The bar service is painfully slow. To the point where we almost left, twice. For a 2/3 star it’s very overpriced. I’ve stayed in several places in Bordeaux now and you can get better deals at 4 star plus stays. Instead of the upgrade to an XL room (I had already paid for a large room) I would have preferred an earlier check in as we landed at 8.30am and had been up at 3.30am. So we had to wander Bordeaux until 3pm. We left early the next day so pretty pointless really.

3.5
Severine

27 February 2023

great location - great staff

efficient staff- cleanliness - good restaurant comfortable bed.

the shower separated from the washbasin and only one bath mat too little space for clothes for two people when it’s winter

4.0
John

18 February 2023

Perfect for a weekend break

Location was excellent

4.0
Robin

29 January 2023

Great location

Great location, breakfast, amenities, bed Unique decor

No lobby to sit

4.5
N

14 December 2022

Fabulous

the staff and service are lovely and very kind

3.5
Sydney

21 October 2022

Pleasant

The staff was very welcome. Really helpful

Locatiom

3.5
Severine

5 October 2022

the staff is incredibly nice, available and efficient. the restaurant is fine. the music at the restaurant is great. the

I liked the room with a view on the roofs, the bed facing the window and the sunset in the evening.

I really dislike the toilet not being in the same room as the washing basin. I don’t like the fact that the shower is so close to the toilet and there nowhere to keep toiletries out of the shower. I don’t think there’s enough room to put away clothes & shoes when 2 people are staying in the same room.

3.5
Malcolm

3 September 2022

Interesting hotel in good central location

Excellent staff. Ready to help when needed even when busy. Good service at the Rooftop bar.

The air-conditioning did not work. However, a fan was brought to the room which helped but not completely.

4.5
Belle

29 August 2022

Amazing location and great value. Highly recommend!

This was our second time to Mama, and we loved our stay. The staff are the highlight; they are so sweet and go above and beyond to make your stay. When we arrived, they gave us free cocktails to enjoy on the rooftop as we rebooked. Then the first night, our air con broke, so they immediately moved us to another room the next day and discounted our first night. It's just great customer service. And again per my last review, the location is amazing, and the rooftop is very cool and convenient to have upstairs.

Nothing

3.5
Thomas

28 August 2022

Fun hotel in great location

Excellent location, fantastic breakfast (still dreaming about the crêpes à l’orange et caramel) and warm and welcoming staff.

Lay-out of the room with bed smack in the middle makes it difficult to navigate as well as to find a spot for your suitcase.

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 basket
  • - 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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