Name: Mama Shelter Bordeaux
Address: Bordeaux, FR
Price range: From $250

Mama Shelter Bordeaux, BordeauxMama Shelter Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 43 of 141 hotels we score in Bordeaux. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $250 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mama Shelter Bordeaux is a boutique hotel situated on Place Saint-Christoly in the historic centre. It sits a short walk from the Gambetta tram stop and features 97 rooms designed by Philippe Starck. The property includes two restaurants, one of which serves French cuisine on the sixth floor, and a rooftop terrace. It suits travellers looking for a central base with modern interiors and social living spaces. Families are welcome, and the hotel follows specific eco-friendly cleaning rules. While the location is central, guests should note that the onsite parking has a maximum vehicle height limit of 210 cm and does not offer valet service.What stands out

Central location near tram links

Rooftop terrace with cocktails

Philippe Starck interior design

Onsite French restaurant

Watch out for

Parking height restrictions

No valet parking service

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