Don't hesitate, if you are on the fence, book this hotel
I am so picky about hotels, even my wife gets annoyed, because I'll own up to it...I AM annoying, such a nit picker about the little things. The little things, however, congeal into someTHINGS, great and small. I am about to share with you a congelation worthy of the eminent alchemist Ibn Yazid (a personal hero of mine, different Yelp review, never mind).
It was almost as perfect as I needed it to be. Here's a list of items that can give you a sense of what I experienced.
1. As an American, I was expecting the old cliche to be true, that Parisiens aren't fond of us. It still might be true, but every staff member at the hotel was absolutely delightful and helpful. They may have have sniggered behind my back for being a goofy American, but it doesn't matter. They were professional and friendly at all times, and that applies to everyone I encountered.
2. Right next to the Place de la République, the location was ideal. Not too crowded on a side street, a little ways from central Paris, everything you need practically right there. Perfect location.
3. Rooms were excellent. Clean, beds comfortable, even had some gizmo to help you sleep. Even had a bath, and I am a bath person! I was in heaven.
4. Air conditioning: I was worried about this. Look, I care about climate change, but I need cooler air to sleep. It's non-negotiable to me. The air conditioning was awesome, slept like a baby every night.
6. Steam room: not even necessary, but I LOVE a good steam. Used it multiple times, such a treat.
7. Reasonable price.
This place absolutely rocked, can't recommend highly enough. GO THERE! read more