Le Clos des Menuts – Appt, quartier St-Catherine

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Le Clos des Menuts? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street that feels completely removed from the tourist chaos, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from Place Saint-Catherine – I mean, you can practically hear the trams rumbling by on Cours Victor Hugo. The building itself has that classic Bordeaux honey-colored stone that looks amazing in the late afternoon light, and honestly, walking up to it felt more like visiting a friend’s apartment than checking into a hotel. The entrance is understated in that effortlessly French way, no flashy signs or anything, just a simple door that opens into what’s essentially a well-appointed apartment setup.

Inside, it’s clear someone actually thought about how people live and travel. The rooms aren’t huge – this is central Bordeaux, so you’re not getting suburban sprawl – but they’re intelligently designed with proper storage and decent natural light. What I really appreciated was the little kitchenette situation; nothing fancy, but enough to grab some cheese and wine from the Marché des Capucins (which is maybe a ten-minute walk) and have a proper French breakfast without paying hotel restaurant prices. The Wi-Fi actually works, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many places in old Bordeaux buildings struggle with connectivity. I stayed during a pretty busy weekend in September and never had noise issues, though I suspect if you’re on the street side during summer with windows open, you might catch some late-night conversation from people heading home from the bars around Rue Sainte-Catherine.

The real selling point here is the location knowledge you get. The host clearly knows the neighborhood – they’ll point you toward Comptoir du Jazz for live music or mention that the little wine bar on Rue des Bahutiers stays open later than most. It’s that kind of insider information that makes you feel less like a tourist stumbling around with a map. Plus, parking in this area is absolutely brutal during the day, but there’s actually decent street parking in the evenings if you’re driving, and the tram stop at Place de la Bourse connects you to basically anywhere you need to go. The 8.1 rating feels about right – it’s not luxury, but it’s thoughtful and genuine, which honestly matters more when you’re trying to actually experience a city rather than just Instagram it. If you want to feel like you’re staying in Bordeaux rather than just visiting it, this place gets it right.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Annette from Germany (6/10)

  Wir haben uns selbst versorgt, da es in der Nähe kleinere Lebensmittelläden gab. Lebendiges Viertel.
  Das Parkken im 15 Minuten entfernten Parkhaus war kostenlos.

• Guidar from France (8/10)

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