Shelter Bordeaux
Playful, design-led urban hangout. Think colorful sofas, retro buoys dangling from the ceiling, a central bar that doubles as a stage, and rooms that are compact but smartly kitted out. Irreverent and social, not precious.
Request a room away from the square-facing side if noise is a concern on Thursday–Saturday nights.
Why It Matters
Founded by the Trigano family and Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter practically invented the affordable-design hotel category in France. The Bordeaux location leans harder into food and drink than most of its siblings — twice the eating and drinking venues of the standard recipe — and sits walkable from almost everything worth seeing in the city centre.
Mama Shelter Bordeaux is a 97-room design hotel that opened in October 2013 inside a converted former gas company headquarters on Place Saint Christoly, right in the historic centre. It runs the full Mama formula: bold, playful interiors co-created with designer Philippe Starck, a lively ground-floor restaurant and bar with DJ sets on Thursday through Saturday, and a 6th-floor rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the city and the Cathédrale Saint André. It's deliberately affordable by Bordeaux standards — the rare style-focused option in a city where most hotels skew luxury.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Large Mama Double
At 21–27 sqm (approx 226 sq ft), this is where the high ceilings kick in and the room starts to feel genuinely spacious. Queen bed (160x200cm), 100% cotton satin sheets, smart tech throughout, and a desk. Baby crib available on request. Accessible rooms available in this category — ask when booking.
Queen (160x200cm) · 24 sqmMedium Mama Double
The sweet spot for most solo travellers and couples. At 17–21 sqm with a queen-size bed (160x200cm), 100% cotton satin sheets, and a connected TV with free movies. There's a working desk if you need it and an office corner. No baby crib or extra bed.
Queen (160x200cm) · 19 sqmMedium Mama Twin
Same 17–21 sqm footprint as the Medium Double but configured with two single beds (90x200cm). Good option for travelling friends or colleagues who don't want to share. Max 2 people, no baby crib or extra bed.
2 Twin beds (90x200cm) · 19 sqmSmall Mama
Compact but fully equipped — this is the entry-level room that proves small doesn't mean lacking. 27-inch connected TV with Airplay and Skype, mini fridge, desk, and organic bathroom amenities. The bed is a queen at 160x200cm. What it lacks in floor space it makes up for in Mama's signature fun-hotel energy. Sleeps up to 2.
Queen (160x200cm) · 16 sqmXL Mama Double
27–36 sqm (around 290 sq ft) with dreamy high ceilings. Comes with a queen bed (160x200cm) plus a convertible sofa bed (100x190cm) — so it flexibly sleeps up to 3. Baby crib available on request.
Queen (160x200cm) + convertible sofa (100x190cm) · 31 sqmXL Mama Triple
Around 312 sq ft (29 sqm) with 3 single beds (90x200cm). A smart pick for three friends sharing, without anyone ending up on a sofa. High ceilings, full smart TV setup, 5-star linen. Baby crib available on request.
3 Twin beds (90x200cm) · 29 sqmXXL Mama Family
Two interconnecting rooms — one XL Mama and one Medium Mama — that together sleep up to 5. Designed for families who want a little privacy between adults and kids without losing the togetherness. Comes with 2 queen beds (160x200cm) and a convertible sofa (100x190cm). The full luxury-linen and free-movies setup applies to both rooms.
2 Queen beds (160x200cm) + convertible sofa (100x190cm)The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Live DJ sets in the ground-floor restaurant and bar every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. The music is programmed as part of Mama's brand DNA — expect a mix of house, funk, and pop depending on the night and the DJ.
Periodically scheduled live music performances — DJs and musicians — in the restaurant and bar space. Check the hotel's calendar page for current listings.
Multiple private event spaces available for meetings, workshops, and seminars — ranging from small boardroom-style rooms to larger spaces with TV screens and breakout areas. Catering from the kitchen can be added. Contact events.bordeaux@mamashelter.com or +33 5 57 30 45 25.
A full buffet Sunday brunch running from 12:00 to 4:00pm. Qualified animators provide free childcare for kids from 12:30pm, letting adults eat in relative peace. Seasonal buffet with hot dishes, charcuterie, cheese, pastries, and desserts. Brunch booking is mandatory; available for adults and children (separate pricing).
A giant table football table is a permanent fixture in the restaurant/bar area, part of Mama's playful, games-as-furniture design ethos.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business centre with meeting and workspace facilities.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel.
All rooms include a 27-inch connected TV with a wide selection of free movies — including X-rated content for adults.
Mama Shelter is part of the Dis-loyalty collective. Members (€18/month) get 50% off just-opened hotels, 20% off first-time stays, 10% off food and drink, and a free coffee every day at any Mama property.
Dedicated secure bike parking area on site.
On-site secure parking at €24 per day. Maximum vehicle height 210cm. No valet service. Reservation recommended by email to reception.bordeaux@mamashelter.com. Note: the street itself has barriers blocking direct car access — guests park in the hotel's own lot.
Pets welcome throughout — including in the restaurant. A supplement of €25 per stay applies.
Mama Shelter Bordeaux does not have a swimming pool on site.
All rooms have a mini fridge and microwave. Note: no kettle or tea/coffee maker is provided — a common guest complaint.
All rooms are air-conditioned. Some guests have noted limited ventilation in bathrooms.
Front desk staffed around the clock.
Laundry services available for guests.
No spa or dedicated wellness facilities on site.
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