MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
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MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean is a great base to explore this city–rich in art and history. The hotel itself is in a beautiful new building with 169 rooms and 493 beds. The rooms are spread across 6 floors and accessible by 3 lifts. Like all MEININGER hotels, it provides modern facilities to ensure you’ll have a perfect stay. This includes 24-hour reception, free WiFi, washing machine, dryer, luggage storage room, lockers, and rooms that come with a range of other amenities. There are also public areas to relax and socialize, such as the bar, guest kitchen and game zone. The central location allows you to explore the city center, as well as the wider area, with ease and comfort. Our rooms are professionally cleaned and disinfected before every arrival. Please note: With our initiative "Mindful by nature" your room is only being cleaned upon request during your stay. If you wish to have your room cleaned, simply let us know at reception. Shared rooms are being cleaned daily.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Vending machine
Outdoor furniture
Self-serve laundry
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Desk
Housekeeping
Private bathrooms
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
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Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Charming
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
12 rue du Commerce, 33800, Bordeaux France
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Somewhat walkable
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Loved our stay here!
The hotel is modern , bright and spotlessly clean with reliable free WiFi. It's only a 5 minute walk to St Jean train station which is handy as the airport bus, Lianes 1, drops off right outside there for only €1.70. There is a bar which serves pizza in the evening if you don't feel like going out. There is a huge La Boca food court with a choice of restaurants only 5 minute walk away as well.
Rooms are super modern, bright, airy, functional and our private bathroom was beautiful with towels, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. Beds are so comfortable and firm. Windows can be opened which we really appreciated.
Staff are very welcoming, friendly and really helpful (and speak English.)
The optional continental breakfast has a good choice and is plentiful.
Overall a great hotel stay at a great price! Highly recommended!
The hotel is modern , bright and spotlessly clean with reliable free WiFi. It's only a 5 minute walk to St Jean train station which is handy as the airport bus, Lianes 1, drops off right outside there for only €1.70. There is a bar which serves pizza in the evening if you don't feel like going out. There is a huge La Boca food court with a choice of restaurants only 5 minute walk away as well.
Rooms are super modern, bright, airy, functional and our private bathroom was beautiful with towels, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. Beds are so comfortable and firm. Windows can be opened which we really appreciated.
Staff are very welcoming, friendly and really helpful (and speak English.)
The optional continental breakfast has a good choice and is plentiful.
Overall a great hotel stay at a great price! Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 6 Nov 2022
Hello ! We are very happy to read your really nice comment, thanks a lot for all the nice words you said to us ! We all hope to see you again in our hotel very soon ! Best regards, MEININGER hotel Bordeaux Saint-Jean
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Walking in to the hotel, it has the vibe of a hostel. It’s new and modern and the welcome we received at reception was warm and friendly. Our room (and the breakfast room) felt like being in a kindergarten though. Kids would love it. We were in a room with a double bed and a bunk bed, all brightly decorated in primary colours. The room was pared right back to basics: no net curtains, no drinking glass, no safe, no fridge, a double bed that was a bit narrower than normal.
Pluses: there was a good breakfast buffet with creative choices (like cannelé). Our room, at the back of the hotel and looking out on to an office building, was quiet. Spotlessly clean, everything was new, good WiFi, air-con. We liked that there was a communal kitchen that guests could use. It was well priced.
At breakfast, you’re asked to clear your own breakfast table.
The area around the hotel behind the station is in the process of being gentrified so at the moment the footpaths are pretty rough. It’s an 8 minute walk to the station.
All in all, if you’re a family with small kids, you’ll probably love it, but the concept is not for us.
Pluses: there was a good breakfast buffet with creative choices (like cannelé). Our room, at the back of the hotel and looking out on to an office building, was quiet. Spotlessly clean, everything was new, good WiFi, air-con. We liked that there was a communal kitchen that guests could use. It was well priced.
At breakfast, you’re asked to clear your own breakfast table.
The area around the hotel behind the station is in the process of being gentrified so at the moment the footpaths are pretty rough. It’s an 8 minute walk to the station.
All in all, if you’re a family with small kids, you’ll probably love it, but the concept is not for us.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 1 Jul 2022
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your review! We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay, and liked our services! We take notes of your comments to improve our services. Indeed, we don't have any safe, fridge or other 4*-hotels services, but you can use glasses and fridge from the 24/24h guest kitchen :) We would be pleased to welcome you again. MEININGER Bordeaux team
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Breakfast at an additional cost. The room has a table available, enough to organize meals, in addition to the common space on the ground floor. As it is a hotel-hostel (superior), there is an excellent community space (meals, washing clothes, games tables, bar with bartender, lounge, dining tables...) where there is a refrigerator in which your refrigerated items (yogurt , juices, beer...) can be identified with labels (people respect them). Most of the rooms are for 6 people (lockable lockers), which is the most economical way to stay. As I was with my wife and we chose to stay alone in one of these rooms, obviously the cost is higher. The (exceptional) bathroom is individual, inside the room. Location very close to Saint Jean train station, which we used to get to and from Bordeaux (5 minutes walk). The tram is also close (in front of Saint Jean station), easy to use and cheap (especially the daily ticket, which is also valid on buses and boats), allowing you to travel to the most central tourist attractions. In front of Saint Jean station there are good restaurant options.
It is a superior, differentiated hotel-hostel. The cost for couples who will occupy the room (normally for 6 people) could be a little lower.
It is a superior, differentiated hotel-hostel. The cost for couples who will occupy the room (normally for 6 people) could be a little lower.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 6 Nov 2023
Wow, what an amazing review! It fills us with happiness to know that you enjoyed all aspects of your stay and our hotel, this is what we aim for :) We'd love to have you back in Bordeaux, or any other MEININGER ;) MEININGER Bordeaux Gare St Jean
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Having travelled a fair bit in my life, in my experience often (but not always) you get what you pay for. It is brand new, so no tired looking carpets or bathrooms here. It is in fact so new that my towels still have a lot of lint, which I find very unpleasant but not a deal breaker. The rooms are designed for the modern traveller: quite spacious with many wall outlets incl usb, minimal storage, no bathroom amenities, no tea/coffee facilities, no water glasses, no fridge.
The biggest cons for me are:
- location. This hotel is located a 10-15min walk from Gare st Jean and public transport which is a bit too far for my liking to be considered convenient. The nearest supermarche is also a 10min walk.
- the lack of air conditioning. The hotel advertises as having room aircon but what you actually get is a room temp adjuster for lack of a better description. The room can only get 3 degrees colder than the outside temperature, which seems ok until it’s >30 degrees outside. If I had known this I wouldn’t have booked this hotel.
The biggest cons for me are:
- location. This hotel is located a 10-15min walk from Gare st Jean and public transport which is a bit too far for my liking to be considered convenient. The nearest supermarche is also a 10min walk.
- the lack of air conditioning. The hotel advertises as having room aircon but what you actually get is a room temp adjuster for lack of a better description. The room can only get 3 degrees colder than the outside temperature, which seems ok until it’s >30 degrees outside. If I had known this I wouldn’t have booked this hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Yohan Correa, General Manager at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 18 Aug 2021
Dear guest, Thank you for your review. As a traveller, we are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay, and our location 😊 We are taking notes to improve our services. Our temperature is based on our general system, not on the outside temperature, so don’t hesitate to tell the reception if you have any problem for your next stay. We would be pleased to welcome you again. Meininger Bordeaux team
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Wonderfull low budget hotel catering for wide range of travellers. Clean and efficiently run. Being low budget meant no safety deposit facilities, so for longer stay guests ( we were 4 nights) it meant carrying passports and other valuables on our person all the time. Also a ramp at entrance would be appreciated for guests with heavy luggage and all the families with prams. There is a lift at front door, but it is operated with room key which is no good on arrival!! Enjoyable stay. Very friendly and efficient reception staff.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 9 Aug 2022
Dear Rosanno, A big thank you for your review! We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. Our team will be happy to read your nice words ! We used to have long stay guests (1 month+), and there is no security problem, even without safety box :) Indeed, we do have a lift at the entrance for disable guests, that works without key. We would be pleased to welcome you again. MEININGER Bordeaux team.
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New hotel and well located in a new area undergoing general renovation near the station, it is truly an excellent starting point for comfortably visiting the city with the excellent tram network thanks to the Citypass.
The staff is helpful and precise. The room is suitable for four people and the bathroom is spotless.
Free shared kitchen service on the ground floor, a real plus for people like us who like to cook our own dinner. The hotel's bar is well-stocked and offers easy service.
The only flaw if we really wanted to look for it, is the lack of being able to use streaming services on the television in the room.
P.s. Another great plus is that they kept our suitcases in a locked storage room both before check-in and on the day of departure.
We will definitely try other establishments in this chain if we come across other parts of Europe.
The staff is helpful and precise. The room is suitable for four people and the bathroom is spotless.
Free shared kitchen service on the ground floor, a real plus for people like us who like to cook our own dinner. The hotel's bar is well-stocked and offers easy service.
The only flaw if we really wanted to look for it, is the lack of being able to use streaming services on the television in the room.
P.s. Another great plus is that they kept our suitcases in a locked storage room both before check-in and on the day of departure.
We will definitely try other establishments in this chain if we come across other parts of Europe.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Stayed 4 nights in this hotel on recent visit to the city. Reception is modern, bright , clean and welcoming. The room was bright and clean-some might not like the kindergarten meets IKEA style but it functional and comfortable. All staff were excellent with a very positive engagement with guests form reception to breakfast and the guy who was cleaning the lift one morning. great facilities for kids and as a result the hotel had a nice feel for all ages.
Secure and comfortable this was an excellent hotel for a very good price-it over delivered in this sense. Well done to Meininger and their staff. Thanks
Secure and comfortable this was an excellent hotel for a very good price-it over delivered in this sense. Well done to Meininger and their staff. Thanks
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 1 Sept 2022
Dear Smithy, A big thank you for this great review! All our team will happy to read your nice words :) We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. We would be pleased to welcome you again. MEININGER Bordeaux team
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Nice room for 4, maybe a bit hot although we switched off the heat ¿? We couldn't open the windows.
Very complete breakfast, nice staff willing to help, good restaurant with affordable prices.
The only thing to complain about was that we had breakfast included in the price and the last day we asked several times for a take away because our flight departed very early. They gave us only food for two instead of four.
Bonita habitación para 4, bastante alta la calefacción a pesar de apagarla. No pudimos abrir las ventanas.
Desayuno bastante completo, personal simpático y dispuestos a ayudar, buen restaurante con precios asequibles.
La única queja es que tenÃamos el desayuno incluido y el último dÃa, como nuestro avión salÃa muy temprano, pedimos los desayunos para llevar. Nos pusieron 2 sandwiches, 2 botellitas de agua, 2 manzanas, 2 mini paquetes de patatas y 2 brownies para 4 personas 😳
Very complete breakfast, nice staff willing to help, good restaurant with affordable prices.
The only thing to complain about was that we had breakfast included in the price and the last day we asked several times for a take away because our flight departed very early. They gave us only food for two instead of four.
Bonita habitación para 4, bastante alta la calefacción a pesar de apagarla. No pudimos abrir las ventanas.
Desayuno bastante completo, personal simpático y dispuestos a ayudar, buen restaurante con precios asequibles.
La única queja es que tenÃamos el desayuno incluido y el último dÃa, como nuestro avión salÃa muy temprano, pedimos los desayunos para llevar. Nos pusieron 2 sandwiches, 2 botellitas de agua, 2 manzanas, 2 mini paquetes de patatas y 2 brownies para 4 personas 😳
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 20 Dec 2022
Hello, Thank you for your nice comment and nice rating ! We have tilted windows in the hotel. If next time you have any questions during you stay, we remind you that our reception is open 24h/7. We hope to see you again very soon ! Best regards, MEININGER hotel Bordeaux Saint Jean
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We had a brilliant stay here. We were travelling with 3 kids and it was an easy stroll from the train station. We loved that we could walk from the station, walk into the town or hop on a tram. All very easy and convenient. There is also a Carreforre just down the road.
Our room was extremely spacious so we had lots of room for 5 of us. The bunk beds were great and gave each child their own space and little bit of privacy. The room was clean and the bathrooms good with a powerful shower. Even though it was very hot in Bordeaux, the room stayed perfectly cool thanks to the clever cooling system.
The guest shared kitchen was really good and particularly well equipped. You could definitely cook a meal there with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.
I would one hundred percent stay here again. It's a perfect base for exploring Bordeaux and great for kids.
Our room was extremely spacious so we had lots of room for 5 of us. The bunk beds were great and gave each child their own space and little bit of privacy. The room was clean and the bathrooms good with a powerful shower. Even though it was very hot in Bordeaux, the room stayed perfectly cool thanks to the clever cooling system.
The guest shared kitchen was really good and particularly well equipped. You could definitely cook a meal there with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.
I would one hundred percent stay here again. It's a perfect base for exploring Bordeaux and great for kids.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 4 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant stay at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux with your family. It's great to know that our convenient location, spacious rooms, bunk beds, clean facilities, and cooling system all added to your comfort. We're also delighted that you found our guest shared kitchen well-equipped and suitable for your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay and more adventures in Bordeaux!
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What great value for money. Room is minimal but spacious with a nice bathroom and is clean, the common areas are also kept nice and clean. Being a group of young women we were a bit concerned after reading one or two reviews about the location but can confirm we felt really safe. Also it located very close to train station, restaurants and just a short walk to the tram. Would definitely recommend!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Meininger Hotel, Guest Services / Front Office at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Responded 1 Sept 2022
Dear Joanne, A big thank you for your review, that will halp other travellers for sure! :) We are glad to see that you enjoyed your stay. We would be pleased to welcome you again, you and your friends. MEININGER Bordeaux team
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PRICE RANGE
RMÂ 214 - RMÂ 344 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FranceNouvelle-AquitaineGirondeBordeaux
NUMBER OF ROOMS
173
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Frequently Asked Questions about MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean
Which popular attractions are close to MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Nearby attractions include Frac Nouvelle-Aquitaine MÉCA (0.1 km), Modeste Testas (0.05 km), and Gare de Bordeaux Saint-Jean (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Conveniently located restaurants include O QG, Le Potager, and Giulia Bordeaux.
Are pets allowed at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Port de la Lune (3.0 km), Palais de Justice (2.3 km), and Halle des Chartrons (3.2 km).
Is MEININGER Hotel Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.