L’Arcachonnaise by Cocoonr

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to L’Arcachonnaise on Rue Jean Renaud Dandicolle, I wasn’t expecting much – the street’s pretty quiet and residential, tucked away from the main tourist drag. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly why I loved this place. It sits in this authentic Bordeaux neighborhood where you’ll actually hear French conversations drifting from café terraces instead of tour groups snapping photos every five minutes.

The thing that struck me right away was how the Cocoonr team managed to nail that sweet spot between boutique charm and actual comfort. I mean, sure, it’s got four stars, but it doesn’t feel stuffy or overly polished – more like staying at your well-traveled friend’s impeccably decorated apartment. The rooms have this warm, lived-in elegance with proper French linens (not that scratchy hotel stuff) and these gorgeous wooden shutters that actually block out the morning light when you need to sleep off a night exploring Bordeaux’s wine bars. Speaking of which, you’re maybe a fifteen-minute walk from Place de la Bourse, but far enough away that you won’t hear drunk tourists stumbling back at 2 AM.

What really won me over was the attention to details that actually matter when you’re traveling. The Wi-Fi works everywhere – and I tested it thoroughly while working from the common areas. There’s proper coffee, not just those sad pod machines, and the staff genuinely knows the neighborhood. When I asked about dinner recommendations, they didn’t just hand me a tourist brochure; they told me about this incredible little bistro around the corner on Rue des Remparts that serves the kind of cassoulet that makes you understand why French people are so particular about their food. The whole experience felt refreshingly unscripted, if that makes sense. Even check-in was smooth – no standing around waiting while they upsell you on spa packages or city tours.

I’ll be honest, the 9.1 rating seemed a bit high when I booked, but after staying there? It’s actually spot-on. This isn’t the kind of place that wows you with a flashy lobby and then disappoints with thin towels. It’s the opposite – everything just works really well, from the surprisingly quiet rooms (impressive for a city location) to the fact that you can walk to both the historic center and some of Bordeaux’s best wine shops without breaking a sweat. If you’re the type who wants to experience Bordeaux like you live there rather than just passing through, L’Arcachonnaise gets it right.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $223. Holiday Home with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Prefect. What a find in Bordeaux, we hit the jackpot! – Julie from Australia – 10 October 2024 (10/10)

  Everything. We read a bad review after we booked and was worried. However, everything was prefect and every question was answered in an instant. Lady meet us to let us in was right on time. Really happy with this gem! What a fabulous find. Cocnoor agency were nothing but brilliant. Job well done guys.
  
  What could be improved: Shower heads were faulty.

• Exceptional – Luisa from France – 9 August 2024 (10/10)

  Spacious and comfortable

• We would stay here again if in Bordeaux. Complete satisfaction. The photos don’t do it justice. – Michael from Canada – 1 July 2024 (10/10)

  Fabulous house close to everything.

• Really great location and house would definitely recommend – Gwen from Ireland – 2 June 2024 (9/10)

  Location was great really easy to deal with and very convenient
  
  What could be improved: Better pillows would be my only suggestion

• Superb – Jennifer from Germany – 27 May 2024 (9/10)

  Location was great. Short walk to the trams, a grocery store was a 3 minute walk away, and coffee shops at both corners. House was clean and spacious. Great property.

• Amazing property – Lizzie from United Kingdom – 2 April 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect central location yet quiet and peaceful
  
  What could be improved: No English tv

• Very pleasant – Doyle from Ireland – 15 October 2023 (9/10)

  Spacious and well equipped
  
  What could be improved: No washing machine and no facility for ice

• we’ll be back – Peter from Ireland – 29 July 2022 (9/10)

  2nd visit , it’s beautiful and centrally located
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Very enjoyable. We had lots to do and time to relax in the property. – Henderson from United Kingdom – 22 June 2024 (9/10)

  Space both inside and outside. Clean. Antoine who met us at the property went out of his way to settle us in on arrival, including connecting
  wi-fi to our phones, etc.
  
  What could be improved: No washing machine. No freezer. No airer for drying washing even though mentioned in the house details.

• Lovely stay in Bordeaux – Tiffany from United Kingdom – 6 May 2024 (10/10)

  Good location and fit for our needs
  
  What could be improved: Didn’t have big cups for coffee 😋
  Also shower needs a little plumbing as water seems to come out of the back which means you do not get much on you – only a small thing though still warm water

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