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“Perfect "Little" Spot in the Heart of Paris”

Small, hip, cool, friendly, convenient and clean. That about sums up my solo stay in July, 2023. The front desk and café workers were very nice to me. The rooms are small, but newly renovated and clean. I was happy to have brought my own nicer toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner) as these ... more

Small, hip, cool, friendly, convenient and clean. That about sums up my solo stay in July, 2023. The front desk and café workers were very nice to me. The rooms are small, but newly renovated and clean. I was happy to have brought my own nicer toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner) as these were not supplied (I found only generic liquid soap in pump bottles in my room). As others have mentioned, there is a massive scaffolding right next door, so the entrance is accessible only from one direction. And I DID hear some power tools through the wall during the day. Nights were quiet. It will be a nice gem to return to one day--but I will wait until the construction site next door is no more. And I loved that this hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Luxembourg RER station. Makes taking the RER from CDG such an easy and cost-effective option--especially as a solo traveler. Plenty of little cafés abound, and I easily walked to an ATM at BNP just around the corner the first morning of my stay. A perfect "little" spot in the heart of Paris. Merci.

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“Great trendy little hotel”

Great little hotel in a really convenient part of Paris. Location - Located on a quiet street in the lively Latin Quarter, you're really near the center of Paris. Just steps away from sights such as the Luxembourg Gardens and the Pantheon, and only a 10 minute walk from the Ile de la Cite. Lots ... more

Great little hotel in a really convenient part of Paris. Location - Located on a quiet street in the lively Latin Quarter, you're really near the center of Paris. Just steps away from sights such as the Luxembourg Gardens and the Pantheon, and only a 10 minute walk from the Ile de la Cite. Lots of restaurants around. Neighbourhood feels very safe, even as a female solo traveller. Rooms - Small and basic, but trendy, clean and functional. I also like the books they leave in your room to browse. Note there is no safe or mini fridge in the room. Amenities and staff - Hotel has a small elevator. Front desk is 24 hours. Staff is very friendly. There's also a coffee shop. Cons - The only reason I can't give 5 stars is the noise. Rooms are supposed to be soundproof, but I could hear at lot through the door - fellow guests coming in and out at all hours of the night, babies crying, TVs on. If you're a light sleeper, you may want to bring ear plugs. Overall, a lovely affordable option in an otherwise expensive part of town. I'd definitely stay here again.

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“Unpretentious, clean and affordable”

For a short stay in Paris in an unpretentious place, one can hardly find better. It has qualities that are rare around here: cleanliness and friendly staff :-) The rooms are of course not large, but they are adequate, with comfortable beds and a good shower, and a fun, cool decor. You can buy b... more

For a short stay in Paris in an unpretentious place, one can hardly find better. It has qualities that are rare around here: cleanliness and friendly staff :-) The rooms are of course not large, but they are adequate, with comfortable beds and a good shower, and a fun, cool decor. You can buy breakfast downstairs. I didn't try it though, preferring one of the numerous and more atmospheric cafes in the vicinities, though a tiny bit more expensive. The location is great, very near the Jardin de Luxembourg. Overall, very good value for money.

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“Noisy but Basic Clean Budget hotel”

The room was so tiny. I had to walk around the bed to get from my suitcase to the bathroom. It was clean and basic, if you’re looking for budget. Good location, near the Jardin Luxembourg and Saint Germain. But very noisy inside! Sometimes I’d wake up to people checking out or staff cleaning at 6... more

The room was so tiny. I had to walk around the bed to get from my suitcase to the bathroom. It was clean and basic, if you’re looking for budget. Good location, near the Jardin Luxembourg and Saint Germain. But very noisy inside! Sometimes I’d wake up to people checking out or staff cleaning at 6am and 9am! So much banging and slamming of doors. Bc I was jet lagged, the noise at that hour was very unpleasant for me. The lady in the cafe got me sick bc she put soy in my latte instead of coconut. I had an allergic reaction, my throat tightened, my face broke out, and I had to nap.

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