Self check-in
at a guest house in Bordeaux
A QR code, a WhatsApp reminder and the door opens: you arrive at the time that suits you, and still have an attentive host behind you.
Arrive and leave at whatever time suits you
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The day before
You receive a QR code by e-mail, then a WhatsApp reminder on the day of arrival.
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At the door
The QR code opens the front door through secure readers. Your room locks with a key and a badge.
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If anything goes wrong
A connected doorbell lets me talk to you and open the door remotely.
A concierge in your pocket, on WhatsApp
A question about your room, a last-minute idea, a restaurant to try tonight: message me on WhatsApp and I'll reply almost around the clock.
A digital welcome guide also gives you the practical information, my favourite restaurants and sights, and ideas for day trips to Arcachon, the Dune du Pilat or Saint-Émilion.
A small house, with a host on site
I live on site, and the modest size of the house is reassuring, especially for women travelling alone. CCTV covers the entrance hall and the landing on each floor, but never the shared living areas.
For a business trip, payment is made through a secure payment link. If your stay mixes work and leisure, I can issue an electronic invoice limited to the business nights.
From the QR code to the lounge, no appointment to the minute
Check-in is possible from 3 pm and check-out is before 11 am. You come in with the QR code, head up to your room, and can then message me on WhatsApp whenever you like.
Left luggage is free (see also the free amenities) on the day of arrival and on the day of departure. You can drop your bags before 3 pm, or leave them after vacating your room to enjoy a little more of Bordeaux.
An arrival that suits very different stays
Self check-in helps the traveller whose arrival slips because of a meeting just as much as the family who turns up later than planned. Either way, I live on site and stay reachable: this is still a host's home, not an automaton's.
Can I arrive late or leave early?
Yes, check-in and check-out are possible on your own. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out before 11 am.
What happens if the QR code doesn't work?
The connected doorbell lets me answer you and open the door remotely.
Can I drop my luggage before 3 pm?
Yes, left luggage is free on the day of arrival and on the day of departure.
Will I be welcomed in person?
Arrival is self-service, but I live on site and I'm reachable on WhatsApp.
Are the shared areas filmed?
No. CCTV only covers the entrance hall and the landings.
Can I get an invoice for my employer?
Yes, an electronic invoice can be issued, including for only some of the nights.
More at Les Séraphines
- Guest house rooms in central Bordeaux
Five rooms with private bathroom and breakfast included.
- Whole-house rental and seminars
The whole house for a group of up to 15 people.
- Homemade breakfast
Fresh, local, homemade produce.
- Things to do in Bordeaux
My host tips for a weekend or a longer stay.
Let's prepare your stay in Bordeaux
Tell me your expected arrival time and I'll take care of the rest.