Lavie Maison Balneo garden flat

Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about Lavie Maison Balneo – it’s tucked away on Rue Minvielle in the Chartrons district, which honestly is one of those Bordeaux neighborhoods that feels like you’ve discovered something the tour groups haven’t quite caught onto yet. I mean, you’re literally walking distance from the antique shops and wine bars along Cours Portal, but without all the chaos of the city center. The place itself is this charming garden flat that actually lives up to its name – there’s this lovely little outdoor space where you can sit with your morning coffee and pretend you’re a local for a while.

What really caught me off guard was the balneo setup (that’s the spa bath situation, for anyone wondering). It’s not some massive hotel spa complex, but rather this intimate, well-designed space that feels more like what a friend with excellent taste might have in their home. The whole flat has this boutique hotel vibe going on – you know, carefully chosen furniture, good lighting, none of that generic hotel chain nonsense. And honestly? The 7.9 rating makes sense when you consider you’re getting a proper apartment experience rather than just another hotel room. The kitchen’s actually functional if you want to grab some cheese and wine from the local shops, though let’s be real, you’re in Bordeaux so you’ll probably be eating out most nights anyway.

The Chartrons location is what really sells it for me, though. You’re a pleasant walk from the riverside – and I actually mean pleasant, not one of those “walking distance” situations that turns into a 20-minute trek. The tram’s right there if you want to zip into the historic center, but there’s also something to be said for staying in a neighborhood where you’ll see actual Bordelais going about their daily lives. Plus, parking isn’t the nightmare it can be in other parts of the city – which, if you’re driving, you’ll appreciate more than you know. The only thing I’d mention is that it’s a residential area, so don’t expect tons of late-night action right outside your door, but that’s honestly part of the charm. You get a good night’s sleep, wake up refreshed, and you’re still close enough to everything that matters. It’s sort of the best of both worlds – local neighborhood feel with easy access to all the wine tastings and historic wandering your heart desires.

Rooms

• Apartment with double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Apartment with Sauna with double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Yves from France (9/10)

  Le calme et l’extérieur la literie la salle de bain

• Alejandro from Spain (8/10)

  El apartamento está muy bien, muy buena ubicación, y buenas instalaciones.

• Belen from Spain (9/10)

  Céntrico, muy cómodo y limpio

• Mc1974 from Spain (9/10)

  La localización era muy buena, había lo necesario para hacer la estancia y buena comunicación.

• Draco from Spain (9/10)

  Súper cómodo y limpio lo recomiendo

• Manuel from Spain (4/10)

• Anonymous from France (8/10)

  Petite appartement mignon à 5 minutes des quais !
  Idéal pour deux personnes ou 4 personnes pour une nuit ou deux.
  
  Très bien équipé avec des petits détails qui font la différence (torchons, papier wc, sac poubelles, pastilles de lave vaiselle).
  
  Bonne literie dans la chambre. Grand salle de bain avec baignoire balneo très agréable !

• Anonymous from France (4/10)

  Absolument rien.

• Pean from United Kingdom (9/10)

• Palfrey from Germany (8/10)

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