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Mama Shelter Bordeaux

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Visitors frequently praise the rooftop bar for its beautiful setting, great views, good cocktails, and pizzas at a reasonable price, with many calling it the best in Bordeaux. However, some guests have experienced issues with cleanliness in the rooms and poor service, including long waits and unhelpful staff.

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Address
9 rue Poquelin Molière, 33000 Bordeaux
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Website
www.mamashelter.com
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About this place Mama Shelter Bordeaux

Mama Shelter Bordeaux sits on rue Poquelin Molière, just a short stroll from Hôtel de Ville and rue Sainte‑Catherine. The French lifestyle brand is known for its gay‑friendly policy and a solid track record with LGBTQ+ guests. Inside, the décor is deliberately loud and playful, rooms stay compact, and the bar‑restaurant stays busy, pulling in locals as well as tourists. Rates hover in the mid‑range. The hotel lies within easy walking distance of Bordeaux’s historic old town and the small cluster of gay bars.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Food served Outdoor Patio Walk-ins welcome Themed parties Outdoor terrace

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clarisse DUCREUX
clarisse DUCREUX Jun 2026
★★★★★

The room was very basic. Ours overlooked a fire escape (see photo) that lit up every time someone passed by, all night long. The shower room was basic and not functional; the shower head kept falling off, and there was no furniture to put your belongings on. I do not recommend this hotel, especially considering the price. You'll find much better rooms elsewhere. There's no priority access to the rooftop terrace for hotel guests, so you might as well stay somewhere else and come back at least for the restaurant.

Patrick Sorrentino
Patrick Sorrentino Jun 2026
★★★★★

-No pizza until September. It's the restaurant's signature dish. -No fries. The fryer has been out of order for several weeks. -No non-alcoholic beer. Out of stock for several months. -No prior notice. We only found out once we were seated. Unbelievable!!! What a shame, we loved going there!!! Oh well, there are other restaurants in Bordeaux. On the other hand, the staff is always very friendly... thank you to them, it's not their fault.

Léa Ferry
Léa Ferry Jun 2026
★★★★★

A credit card imprint is required to make a reservation, but informing customers that the kitchen is closed seems like an option. After waiting for over 30 minutes, we had to seek an explanation ourselves, only to learn that we wouldn't be able to have dinner after all. Thanks for this unique experience: booking a restaurant only to end up having to search for somewhere else to eat.

Cheyenne Hoffmann
Cheyenne Hoffmann Jun 2026
★★★★★

It's a shame it's not possible to give zero stars. It's currently 10 PM. We had booked for 9:30 PM to celebrate our friend's birthday. We were a group of four and simply wanted to have dinner. After a 30-minute wait, the waiter finally came to inform us that the only hot dish on the menu would not be available after all, because the kitchen wasn't working. In short, only cold dishes were being served. The question is simple: why not inform customers when they make their reservation? We could have made other arrangements instead of wasting our evening. To top it all off, it's freezing cold and only the rooftop is open. An incomprehensible experience from start to finish.

Alain Guillemier
Alain Guillemier Jun 2026
★★★★★
gabriella m
gabriella m Jun 2026
★★★★★

Such a fun hotel and perfect for a girl’s trip! Do not miss a drink on the rooftop- the views and dj are worth it! Centrally located and surprisingly quiet-

Dor CAN
Dor CAN Jun 2026
★★★★★

We came with friends for a drink and to enjoy the view of Bordeaux! Luckily, there were two extremely kind gentlemen at reception (big thanks to them!). The waiters/waitresses at the rooftop were very annoyed by our visit... Completely unprofessional! They just didn't want to work! For a hotel like yours, this is extremely disappointing! Luckily, the cocktails were good... I certainly won't be going back for a drink...

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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