Le Loft Saint Rémi

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Le Loft Saint Rémi? Walking up to this unassuming building on Rue Saint-Rémi, I honestly wasn’t expecting much – I mean, it’s tucked into this narrow street in the old quarter where most buildings look like they’ve been there since Napoleon was around. But then you step inside and it’s like someone took a 19th-century Bordeaux townhouse and gave it this surprisingly modern makeover without losing any of the character. The whole “loft” thing in the name actually makes sense once you’re there – high ceilings, exposed beams, that sort of industrial-chic vibe but done thoughtfully, not like those cookie-cutter boutique places you see everywhere now.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without dealing with the tourist chaos around Place de la Bourse. You’re literally a three-minute walk from the tram line (which, let me tell you, is a godsend in Bordeaux), and you can stumble back from those late wine bar sessions on Rue du Pas-Saint-Georges without needing to figure out directions. I stayed there during the wine festival in June and while the whole city center was buzzing, our room on the second floor was surprisingly quiet – though I’d probably ask for a back-facing room if you’re a light sleeper, since the street does get some foot traffic from people heading to the Saturday market at Marché des Capucins. The staff was genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions – the guy at reception actually drew me a little map showing which wine shops were worth visiting and which ones were tourist traps.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t going to blow you away with fancy amenities or room service, but that’s sort of the point. It’s a solid three-star that knows what it is and does it well. The rooms feel more like someone’s stylish apartment than a hotel room, which I actually preferred after staying in those soulless chain places. My bathroom was compact but modern, good water pressure (always important after walking around Bordeaux all day), and honestly the bed was more comfortable than I expected. The 8.1 rating seems about right – it’s not perfect, but you’re getting really good value for being right in the city center. Plus, and this might sound weird, but there’s something satisfying about staying somewhere that feels authentically Bordeaux rather than like it could be anywhere in Europe. If you’re the type who wants to grab fresh pastries from the boulangerie downstairs and explore the city on foot, this place just works.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 5 adults

Reviews

• Stirling from Australia (8/10)

  Spacious and well located and well equipped and spotlessly clean.

• Mellissa from Ireland (9/10)

• Fiona from Ireland (7/10)

  very central

• Cheerawan from Thailand (1/10)

  Location

• Ekaterina from Russia (8/10)

  Nice apartments in the very center of Bordeaux.

• Gerardo from Spain (9/10)

  Ubicación

• Maria from Spain (7/10)

  El piso si es bonito y no faltaba nada, pero un poco pequeño el wc y había que bajar unas escaleras para usarlo. Por lo demás puedo decir que la cocina era preciosa y muy amplia.

• Pierrick from French Guiana (8/10)

  La surface du logement et son emplacement au centre ville.

• Maartje from Netherlands (8/10)

  Zeer centraal gelegen

• Nadege from France (8/10)

  l’emplacement top!

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