APARTHOTEL ADAGIO ACCESS BORDEAUX RODESSE, Bordeaux

This aparthotel sits in a quiet residential street in the modern Mériadeck district, which houses a large shopping centre with a major supermarket and is surrounded by several restaurants and cafés. The tram stop is about a 5-minute walk away, providing direct connections to St Jean train station (the tram ride itself takes about 10 minutes) and the city centre. The city centre, including Rue St Catherine, can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes, while the cathedral and major museums are a 10-15 minute walk. For St Jean station, walking takes 30-40 minutes; taking bus no. 1 from Palais de Justice stop (5 minutes on foot) is quicker.

Accommodation consists of studios (sleeping up to 2) and one-bedroom apartments (for up to 4). Most studios feature a double bed, though a limited number of rooms with twin beds are available on request. Apartments include a separate living area and dining table. Rooms come with a private bathroom (some with a bath/shower combination), flat-screen satellite TV, heating, a sitting area, and a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge, electric kettle, cookware, and utensils. A welcome kit with a sponge and washing-up liquid is provided. Bedrooms have blackout curtains and most beds are comfortable, though some mattresses may be on the softer side. Flooring is carpeted, which can show wear; some rooms open onto small balconies. There is no air conditioning - only a fan - so rooms can be warm during summer heatwaves; street-facing rooms may also experience some noise from early morning bin collections. The property has a dated feel in corridors and common areas, and some kitchenette equipment may be older. Rooms facing the internal courtyard may be quieter.

Breakfast is available at an additional cost of €15 per person and is continental, including bread, pastries, yogurt, boiled eggs, juice, and hot drinks. The selection is basic and does not include hot dishes like scrambled eggs or a fruit salad. The Mériadeck shopping centre (a short walk) has a large supermarket where guests can stock up on groceries, and several cafés and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk.

The property does not have a swimming pool, spa, or fitness centre. An outdoor pool is located in a neighbouring residential complex and is accessible upon request, but it requires walking outside with a towel and key access, and the water can be cold. For leisure, the aparthotel provides board games and puzzles.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Luggage storage is offered free of charge, allowing early arrivals or late departures to explore the city easily. A self-service 24-hour laundry room is available. The reception is staffed during daytime hours; after-hours self-check-in is possible with advance instructions. The property has a lift, accessible parking spaces, and key-card access for security. Fax/photocopying services are available for a fee. Cots and board games are available on request. The property is non-smoking throughout.