Mama Shelter Bordeaux Centre – A Favorite for Families in Bordeaux
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Mama Shelter Bordeaux Centre offers 97 minimalist rooms with illuminated headboards, graphic patterns, and 5-star bed linens. Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Rooms feature a wall-mounted Mac serving as a computer, TV with cable channels, and a cinema with recent films. The Medium Mama rooms provide space for relaxation, while the Bordeaux Ateliers offer city views or private terraces, airy interiors, and tech support like LED screens and video booths.
Dining & Drinks
The hotel's 6th-floor restaurant serves French cuisine, including local favorites like rib steak and roasted codfish. The cocktail bar features DJ music and an extensive drinks menu highlighting regional offerings. Signature dishes include French Macaroni and Mama's Big Baba. The rooftop terrace provides views of Cathédrale Saint André, ideal for drinks. Breakfast is served buffet-style, and catering is available for meetings or events.
Leisure & Events
Mama Shelter Bordeaux hosts DJ sets and live music, though noise may affect sleep. The rooftop terrace offers city views. Meeting rooms (Ateliers) support brainstorming sessions or private events, equipped with LED screens and video booths. The hotel accommodates team-building events, seminars, and private parties, with catering available on-site.
Location & Transport
The hotel is housed in the 1927 Gas Tower, Bordeaux's first modernist architectural experiment. It is 2.5 km from Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station and 15 km from Mérignac Airport. Nearby landmarks include Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux (0.5 km), Museum of Fine Arts (0.5 km), and Place de la Bourse (0.5 km). Public parking is available across the square for €19 per night.
Services & Extras
The hotel provides free WiFi, a 24-hour reception, laundry service, and a business center. Guests can use the in-room safe deposit box and enjoy organic toiletries. The Dis-loyalty program offers discounts for direct bookings, and corporate partnerships provide exclusive rates for business travelers. Pets are allowed, and luggage storage is available free of charge.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor