B&B HOTEL Bordeaux Bassins à flot

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to the B&B HOTEL on Rue Lucien Faure, I wasn’t expecting much – it’s tucked into this industrial-turned-trendy part of Bordeaux that most tourists never see. But you know what? That’s exactly what makes it interesting. The Bassins à flot area has this whole transformed vibe going on, where old shipping warehouses are becoming art spaces and cafés, and you’re literally a stone’s throw from where all the action is happening without dealing with the tourist crowds in the old city center.

The hotel itself feels refreshingly straightforward – no pretentious lobby chandeliers or overly eager staff trying to upsell you on everything. I mean, it’s a 3-star place and they know it, which I actually appreciate. The rooms are clean and modern without being sterile, and here’s something I noticed that probably saved my sanity: the windows actually block out street noise pretty well. That might not sound like much, but when you’re staying near an area that’s still got some port activity during the day, you’ll thank me for mentioning it. The beds are comfortable enough (though honestly, after walking around Bordeaux’s cobblestones all day, anything horizontal feels amazing), and the bathroom setup is smart – compact but everything you need is there and works properly.

What really sold me on this place was the location, though – and I don’t mean that in the generic “convenient location” way. Walk about ten minutes toward the river and you’ll hit the new wine museum, which is this crazy modern building that looks like it landed from space. But more importantly for your daily life, there’s this little bakery called Du Pain et des Idées about five minutes away where locals actually go for their morning coffee – not the tourist traps you’ll find near Place de la Bourse. The tram line is right there too, so getting into central Bordeaux takes maybe fifteen minutes, but you’re staying in a neighborhood that feels alive and real. Parking was surprisingly manageable (they have spots, but also street parking isn’t the nightmare it is closer to downtown), and check-in was quick – no drama, just “here’s your key, elevator’s over there.” Sometimes that’s exactly what you want after a long travel day. The rating of 8 out of 10 feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what it promises without any unpleasant surprises, and in a city where hotel prices can get pretty steep, especially during wine season, that’s worth something.

Rooms

• Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults
• Quadruple Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for 4 adults
• Double Room – Disability Access with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Emily from United States (8/10)

  They were super friendly and accommodating. I was in the process of moving into an apartment and had a ton of luggage with me that they allowed me to keep behind their desk. I also had a dog, and they’re dog-friendly, so it was great!

• Alyzé from United States (9/10)

  Clean, nice staff

• Noreen from France (8/10)

  cleanliness

• Dorothy from Portugal (7/10)

  Breakfast was good for the value. Location was good too.

• Sheryl from New Zealand (9/10)

  Location was quite and easy to get to the lumiere show. We had window overlooking marina. Lots of modern cafes. Close to musee du vin. Buses and tram easy. Aldi close by too.

• Jon from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Good quality

• Christof from Austria (8/10)

  Situated top in a young raising harbour area, lots of bars near to the hotel. Public transfer from 2 to 10 minutes by feet.

• Jorge from Portugal (7/10)

  Comfortable

• David from France (9/10)

  The Hotel is conveniently placed and very modern and minimalist..

• Gosia from Poland (7/10)

  Room was small but clean.

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