Rooftop dans l’hyper centre

Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about Rooftop dans l’hyper centre – the name basically tells you everything you need to know, but also nothing at all. I mean, yes, there’s a rooftop situation happening, and yes, you’re absolutely in the thick of everything on Rue Bouquière, but what they don’t tell you is how this little 3-star gem actually feels like you’ve stumbled into someone’s really well-curated apartment in the best possible way.

The location is honestly ridiculous – and I say that as someone who’s done the whole “walking 20 minutes to find decent coffee” thing at other hotels. You’re literally steps from Place du Parlement, which means you can roll out of bed and be sipping wine at one of those tiny terraces before most people have figured out how to work their hotel shower. Rue Sainte-Catherine is right there too, so if you need to grab anything (or just want to people-watch while pretending to shop), it’s a two-minute stroll. What I really loved though was how quiet it stays at night – you’d think being this central would mean constant noise, but the street has this surprisingly peaceful vibe once the shops close.

The rooftop part lives up to the hype, honestly. It’s not some massive party deck or anything fancy like that, but there’s something really satisfying about having your morning coffee up there while looking out over those classic Bordeaux rooftops. You know those perfectly imperfect terracotta tiles that make every Instagram photo look effortlessly French? Yeah, that view. The rooms themselves have this clean, modern thing going on without feeling sterile – sort of like if IKEA had better taste and actually understood lighting. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too (no weird upselling or confusing key card situations), and the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood when I asked about dinner spots.

Here’s what I’d tell anyone considering it: if you’re the type who wants to be dropped right into the heart of Bordeaux without paying those premium hotel prices, this place just works. You’re close enough to the Garonne that evening walks along the river become a natural part of your routine, but you’re also surrounded by enough wine bars and bistros that you could eat somewhere different every night for a week. The whole setup feels more like staying at a friend’s place who happens to have excellent taste and a prime location – which, honestly, is exactly what you want when you’re trying to actually experience a city instead of just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $161. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Gaëlle from France – 3 January 2025 (10/10)

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  What could be improved: Le chauffage ne fonctionnait pas très bien, il a fais très froid mais ça a été

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