Appartement sur les quais de Bordeaux

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment you step into the apartment, you’re basically living like a Bordelais local – and I mean that in the best way possible. The building sits right on Quai des Chartrons, which honestly might be one of the most underrated stretches along the Garonne. Most tourists rush straight to the city center, but this neighborhood has this authentic working-port vibe that’s been slowly transforming into something pretty special.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s stylish friend let you crash at their place for the weekend. It’s got that effortless French thing going on – you know, where everything looks casually elegant without trying too hard. The windows face the river, and I actually found myself just standing there in the mornings watching the occasional boat drift by while having coffee. The Chartrons district is fascinating because it’s where all the wine merchants used to operate (still do, actually), so you’ll hear delivery trucks early in the morning, but it settles into this peaceful rhythm by mid-morning. There’s something oddly comforting about those real neighborhood sounds – it beats the sterile silence of most hotels.

Here’s the thing about staying here though – you really need to embrace the apartment experience. There’s no concierge to ask about restaurant recommendations, but honestly, you’re better off wandering down to Rue Notre Dame where the locals eat anyway. The Marché des Chartrons happens on Thursday mornings just a few blocks away, and I stumbled across it completely by accident my second day. Also, parking can be tricky along the quais – there are spots, but you might end up circling a bit during busy times. The 7.8 rating makes sense to me because while everything works well and the location is genuinely great, it’s not going to coddle you like a luxury hotel would. But that’s sort of the point, isn’t it? You’re getting this authentic slice of Bordeaux life, complete with the quirks and rhythms of an actual neighborhood. If you’re the type who prefers having your own space and discovering a city at your own pace rather than following tourist trails, this spot delivers something most hotels simply can’t replicate.

Rooms

• Deluxe Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed, 3 × 1 single bed and 2 × 4 for 6 adults, 5 children

Reviews

• Christine from United States (9/10)

  Location is fabulous! Very spacious apt.

• Bernardine from New Zealand (8/10)

  This is a partly-renovated apartment in an excellent location. We loved the large, open living area and the potential of the property. The kitchen was well-equipped. There is a local boulanger and supermarket nearby, the ambience of the area is superb. We were here for ten days, and would stay here again.

• Sharai from United States (4/10)

  location; property manager was very helpful

• Olga from Spain (9/10)

  Muy atentos a cualquier duda o consulta.
  Buena ubicación.
  Amplio y cómodo apartamento. Completo servicio de menaje y electrodomésticos.

• Maria from Spain (8/10)

  Ubicación
  Amplitud
  Equipamiento

• Joseph from Belgium (9/10)

  Het zeer ruime appartement met schitterende living is zeer goed gelegen met een opstap op de belangrijkste tramlijn (B) en zicht op de Garonne. Op wandelafstand van het centrum. In tegenstelling met wat het lijkt is van de drukke verkeersader onder het balkon zeer weinig te horen binnen. Voor wie, zoals wij, zelf koken wil: de keuken is goed uitgerust.
  Contact met de verhuurder verliep vlot.

• Mestres from Spain (8/10)

• Xavier from Belgium (9/10)

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