Une Terrasse aux Chartrons

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Une Terrasse aux Chartrons? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street in the Chartrons district – Rue Sicard – where you’d walk right past it if you weren’t looking. I mean, that’s actually perfect because the Chartrons has this whole authentic Bordeaux vibe without the tourist crowds you get around Place de la Bourse. The building itself has that classic French elegance thing going on, but honestly, it doesn’t feel stuffy or intimidating like some of these boutique places can. When I checked in, the staff had this genuinely warm way about them – not the rehearsed hotel script you usually get, but like they actually cared about making sure I knew the neighborhood.

What really makes this place special is how it sits in the heart of what locals call the antique district. You’re literally a two-minute walk from Cours Portal, where there’s this amazing Saturday morning market that most tourists never find. The hotel itself – well, the rooms have this sophisticated Parisian apartment feel, with high ceilings and these gorgeous French windows that actually open (shocking, I know). The beds are seriously comfortable, and I’m picky about that stuff. The bathrooms are modern without being cold, which is harder to pull off than you’d think. There’s something about the whole setup that feels lived-in rather than designed by committee. Actually, I loved that you could hear the gentle hum of the neighborhood in the morning – people heading to the bakery, the occasional tram in the distance – it made me feel like I was staying in an actual part of Bordeaux, not some isolated hotel bubble.

Here’s the thing about the location that nobody tells you: you’re perfectly positioned between the historic center and the newer Bacalan district where all the wine bars are. Walking to the city center takes maybe fifteen minutes along the river, which is gorgeous, or you can hop on the tram right at the Chartrons station. Parking was surprisingly easy on the surrounding streets – I was dreading that whole Bordeaux parking nightmare everyone warns you about. The area gets pretty quiet at night, so if you’re someone who needs dead silence to sleep, you’ll be happy. During the day though, there’s this nice energy with all the antique shops and little cafés. I spent way too much time at this wine bar called Le Flacon just around the corner – the owner knows everything about Bordeaux wines and doesn’t make you feel stupid for asking basic questions. Honestly, staying here made me feel like I discovered a side of Bordeaux that most visitors miss, and isn’t that what you want from a really good hotel?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $265. Apartment with Terrace with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• The apartment was an excellent location. Close to the tram line and the river. Lots of good restaurants near by. – Nicky from New Zealand – 13 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location was great and spacious

• Perfect apartment to stay in with friends or family very well appointed and close to everything – Dean from New Zealand – 12 October 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment located in a great part of the city. Easy to get to the river, public transport and lots of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets about. It also had a terrace which we enjoyed sitting out on in the evenings

• Great hosts and would highly recommend – Catriona from United Kingdom – 7 September 2024 (10/10)

  Very central for all amenities and restaurants
  
  Very well maintained
  
  What could be improved: Nothing we didn’t like

• Exceptional – Michaela from United Kingdom – 11 August 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment, amazing location in a stunning city 😍
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great location. Easy to get to by public transport from airport. Just fantastic. – Monique from Australia – 20 May 2024 (9/10)

  It was fairly easy to collect the property keys on arrival although I did need to use Google translate to communicate with the owners.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Fantastic short stay in Bordeaux – Rachel from United Kingdom – 13 April 2024 (9/10)

  The location being so central to lovely cafes, organic supermarket, bakery, restaurants. Tram and historic sights very close too. Even better, as it’s set back, in the apartment you can’t hear any outside noise. Silent but central. Absolutely perfect!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.
  Having a second key would have been helpful.

• Very pleasant. – Judith from United Kingdom – 31 March 2024 (9/10)

  Very comfortable. Very convenient. Just what we expected.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• We had an excellent stay – Maria from United Kingdom – 23 August 2023 (8/10)

  IT’s location
  
  What could be improved: The toilet was very smalll and had no sink
  Would have liked a coffee pot

• Wonderful location in Chartrons. – Michelle from United Kingdom – 25 April 2023 (10/10)

  This comfortable and fully equipped apartment is perfectly located in Chartrons. It’s quiet but there are attractive cafes and shops only metres away. It’s an easy walk or tram ride into the city centre and Chartrons itself is interesting and vibrant. We strolled around the streets just enjoying the atmosphere and would happily stay in this apartment again. Spring was an excellent time to visit Bordeaux.
  
  What could be improved: All was very comfortable and convenient.

• amazing spot in Bordeaux in a lovely apartment – Wallfried from United Kingdom – 25 March 2023 (10/10)

  clean, great communication, amazing location

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