Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes

Hotel Description

So I’ll be honest – when I first heard about the Mondrian Bordeaux, I was a bit skeptical. Another flashy hotel chain planting itself in a historic neighborhood? But walking up to this place on cours du Médoc, you realize they actually got it right. The building itself is this gorgeous restored 18th-century mansion that somehow manages to feel both grand and approachable at the same time.

What really struck me (and I mean this in the best way) is how they’ve managed to make the Chartrons district feel accessible without sanitizing it. You know how some luxury hotels drop you into a bubble where you could be anywhere in the world? Not here. Step outside and you’re immediately in one of Bordeaux’s most interesting neighborhoods – I’m talking about actual wine merchants’ shops that have been here for centuries, not tourist traps. The Saturday morning market at Marché des Chartrons is literally a five-minute walk, and honestly, watching locals argue over cheese selections while you’re sipping coffee from the hotel’s courtyard is pretty much perfect. The staff will actually tell you which vendors to hit up, which I didn’t expect from a 5-star place.

The rooms themselves… well, they’re what you’d hope for but with some nice surprises. Mine overlooked this quiet internal courtyard – no street noise, which matters because cours du Médoc can get a bit lively on weekend evenings. The design walks this interesting line between modern and classical that could go wrong so easily, but somehow works. I particularly loved these little reading nooks they’ve carved out; perfect for planning your day with a proper cup of coffee. And speaking of coffee – their breakfast situation is legitimately good, not just hotel good. They source from this local roaster that I’d never heard of but definitely tracked down later. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that overly choreographed luxury hotel theater that makes you feel like you’re interrupting something important.

What really sets this place apart though is how it connects you to Bordeaux without trying too hard. The concierge team actually knows the city – I mean really knows it, not just the obvious tourist stops. They pointed me toward this tiny wine bar on rue Notre-Dame that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was interested in architecture, they mapped out this whole walking route through the old merchant district that was absolutely brilliant. You’re also perfectly positioned for exploring beyond Chartrons. The tram stop is right there, so getting to the old town or across to the Right Bank is simple, but honestly, I found myself just wandering the neighborhood most evenings. There’s something about the light hitting those limestone facades that makes you want to take the long way everywhere.

Bordeaux’s hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic city center to elegant châteaux converted into luxury accommodations in the surrounding wine country.

Rooms

• Premier King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Accessible Premier King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Terrace King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Mondrian Terrace Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Queen Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Two Adjacent Double Rooms with 2 large double beds for 4 adults

Reviews

• Joao from France (9/10)

  Amazing hotel, the rooms was spacious and extremely comfortable, the decoration is stunning, staff is very helpful and the restaurant, rather tasty

• Nor from Czech Republic (9/10)

  Brand new boutique hotel with beautiful facilities. Make sure to try their restaurant, very happening and tasty food.

• Pgr2 from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Breakfast was excellent, an extensive and great selection and a perfect omelette. Service was friendly and informative. I truly relaxing experience.

• Dominic from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Friendly helpful staff always doing it the Mondrian way!
  Food was amazing both breakfast and the in house Japanese restaurant… silent room, spa area is total bliss…
  Would highly recommend as the city is pleasantly quite cool…👍🏼

• Emmanuel from France (9/10)

  very nice staff, people here seems to work as one team and are very dedicated to guests.
  Our dachshund was very well welcomed
  swimming pool very relaxing
  quality breakfast
  valet service very efficient
  late check out was possible at no extra cost

• Cook from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The building. The staff. The restaurant. The bar. The room. The spa. Everything! Really wonderful hotel.

• Kristofer from France (9/10)

  Breakfast is good, rooms are specious, generally good, bed could be better. No tub in the room. Restaurant is great, staff very accommodating.

• June from Isle of Man (8/10)

  Restaurant , decor

• Sebastien from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The food/restaurant was amazing.
  
  The terrace was excellent and we were able to use it most of the time.
  
  The facilities exceeded our expectations and my wife was very well treated during her massage.

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Excellent breakfast. Warm welcome. Knowledgeable staff who were very helpful. Beautiful decor

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