What a great apartment for a visit to Bordeaux. We loved our stay here and would definitely stay here again. The apartment is really quiet even though it is on a lively street.
Keep in mind that it is on the 4th European, 5th US floor, so four flights of stairs up. The elevator works well, though it is only big enough for one person and luggage or two people. We used the stairs most of the time because it was quicker, and it’s good for our bodies. The instructions for entry and check-in were clear and easy to follow.
Here are some other notes that may be helpful. None of these things would keep us from staying here, but expectation management can be helpful.
Location
This apartment is in a perfect location right in the heart of the St. Pierre quarter. It’s full of great restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops along a bunch of pedestrian streets. Rue Ste. Catherine is just up the street in one direction, and the quais just down the other. Groceries are close by, and stops for every tram line are a five-minute walk at most. While the tram is super-easy and convenient, we walked almost everywhere, as the apartment is so centrally located.
Sleeping
The bed is large and firm. Comfort is, of course, subjective. It seems to be a memory foam mattress and a little firm and warm for us, but we slept just fine. It was perfectly comfortable, and some will find it perfect.
Bath
The water gets more than hot enough, and the sink provides good water pressure. There is a bathtub with a shower head above. The tub is quite slippery and not flat on the bottom; so it can be a bit of a challenge getting in and out.
Kitchen
The kitchen appliances all worked well, and the basics are all there. I don’t think the kitchen is equipped well enough to do serious cooking, so we didn’t try.
Living
The sofa is wonderful, a great place to sit and plan out the day’s activities or sort through photos after dinner. We didn’t try the television. The internet is adequate but pretty low bandwidth. The instructions for all this were clear and simple.
