OverviewThis property is situated among local businesses, shops and restaurants in North Paris, and is a 5-minute walk from the Place de la Republique Monument. With no on-site parking, and few attractions within walking distance, this property is better suited for guests who are comfortable using public transit to explore the city (accessible in about 6 minutes on foot).
All 58 rooms include a TV with pay-per-view movies, a hair dryer, an en suite bathroom and a safe. In-room Wi-Fi is available for EUR 9.90 per 24 hours. Rooms are furnished with one single bed or one double bed.
This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant. However, a breakfast buffet is served daily and is available for an additional fee.
Other on-site amenities include free Wi-Fi in the lobby, meeting space, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, dry cleaning service and guest fax/copy facilities. Pets are permitted for an additional fee of EUR 10 per day (only one pet permitted per room). Parking is not available on site.
The nearest subway station, Republique Station, is a 6-minute walk away. The Notre Dame Cathedral is a 15-minute drive away, while the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe are both about 25 to 30 minutes away by car. The Avenue des Champs-Elysees, a famous street with shops, a Ferris Wheel, restaurants and nightlife, and the Eiffel tower, are both about a 20- to 30-minute drive away or a 30- to 35-minute trip via subway.
The Palace of Versailles is 40 to 60 minutes away by car, while the Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is about a 30- to 40-minute drive away. (All walking, public transit and driving time estimates Google Maps)
The GoodThere were very few compliments for this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, many guests said that this hotel was located within a short walk of the subway station, restaurants and shops. Several reviewers agreed that the room rates were reasonable.
A couple of guests described the staff as friendly, however, some other reviewers were disappointed with the customer service they received.
The Bad
Many guests seemed disappointed with their experience at this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial, and several common concerns were found.
Many reviewers thought that their rooms were poorly furnished and generally uncomfortable. One guest said "I stayed out of my room as long as possible", while another reviewer described his room as shabby. Several guests thought that their rooms were small, while several other reviewers noticed cleanliness inconsistencies, including the bedding, bathrooms and carpeting.
A few reviewers were disappointed that their rooms were not equipped with air conditioning or a mini-fridge. A couple of guests specifically mentioned that their beds were uncomfortable.
Two guests, from the reviews used for this editorial, suspected that they were bit by bed bugs during their stay at this hotel.
As mentioned above, several guests were disappointed by the customer service. These guests described the staff as disinterested and rude.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.5 out of 5, with 51% of 116 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #1,572 out of 1,798 properties in Paris, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 222 reviews.
The author used the official website, Booking.com and Expedia.ca as sources for writing the overview.
