This hotel was so beautiful and comfortable and the food was so delicious. Most importantly, the people who work here are friendly, helpful and spoke English. read more

If you are in Paris and you are missing the cocktails and style of a bar in USA - this place will make you feel right at home. Very cool spot - and REAL COCKTAILS! Super hipster, good menu of comfort food and friendly staff who all look like they could be in a magazine. They have a hotel that is connected to this place too - we didn't stay there, but it looked really hip. I would recommend this place to anyone seeking a funky lounge and some great cocktails. read more

Mama Shelter - Hotels Near Me - Paris, 75

Stayed here over New Years with a friend and had an okay experience. The room was always dark, but that seemed to go with the theme of the hotel. Our room was fine and breakfast was great, but the things I didn't care for was the neighborhood that the hotel was in and the staff. Although the front desk staff did speak English, they were not very friendly. The rumor that I've heard about French people not liking Americans seemed to be true with the staff here. Also, if I was ever to go back to Paris, this is not the neighborhood that I would choose to stay in. It was a dirty area (we saw several piles of human feces on the sidewalk) and I didn't feel safe being out alone at night. read more

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This review is for the lounge/bar, and more specifically the Thursday night party that a friend of a friend recommended during my solo week in Paris. I took an Uber over from my Airbnb in Le Marais, and I'm glad I did! The bar was full when I arrived at 9:30-10ish, so I sat at the side bar and chatted up the bartender making drinks for the tables. He was super cool. I ended up staying and dancing (while most folks just watched and hung out with their friends-- not very interactive in that way) until about 1 or 2am. The drinks were really tasty. I recommend this spot for sure, and would check it out again when I find myself in Paris on a Thursday again. read more

Mama Shelter - Hotels Near Me - Paris, 75

My previous review I gave it a 5/5, but today Im going to have to drop it to a 3. The first time I came here I was like HOLY MOLY this place is so snazzy with great atmosphere and delicious cocktails..... I still think both of those things, but now all I've gotta add is that they have got a WHOLE LOTTA SNOOT. A bit too much for my liking. Ok, we get it... it's trendy and cool and unique and blah blah blah.... but I'm now down with being treated like I'm annoying the people working there by something as simple as my presence. I've had good experience with the bar tenders though. This review isn't talking about those guys. They are talented dudes and make yummy cocktails! My new complete review on Mama Shelter: This isn't the first time recently I've come to MS and dealt with a rude hostess. I'm not into it, and I think it's a bad face for such a unique and attractive restaurant like Mama Shelter. But hey, they fill up anyway on weeknights so they may not give a shit about being kind to people or what people think of their restaurant/service. But I ask myself how people can be so rude out of nowhere? What did I do to them? I was a hostess in high school and I get that it's stressful, but JEEZ LOUISE a little respect and politeness would make everyone's day better. The servers seemed to be a bit on and off. Jekyll & Hyde style. Seriously though? If we're not ready FIVE MINUTES after being seated to order they then just come back 45 minutes later (after we look around aimlessly for the server).... AND TO TOP IT OFF then give us the whole "you've been sitting here forever" tone and 'tude. That's when I think to myself, why don't they actually come by when people aren't out smoking or in the bathroom? Or more often then just every 30 minutes. What an idea! OH! And my favorite part was one of the waiters telling us that one of the members of our party didn't order anything, when we all knew exactly what she ordered because we heard her order it. So, when we asked for the calzone, not only were we blamed for having not ordere it, but they took 30 minutes to get it to her AND charged us for it. My inner American was expecting at least an apology..... One waiter was so kind and brought ice cream in a candle to the birthday girl in our party, so that made me think that they have at least one nice employee that I interacted with. Lastly, they should probably mark that their pizzeria front door is ALWAYS locked because we all just look stupid trying to walk out and trying to push it and immediately realizing it's always locked. Putting up a sign would be helpful. read more

It's a destination as it's far from most tourist places and quite a walk from the metro....it's a place where you wanna stay and play all day and night. the design details are everywhere, Trade gothic typeface in the elevator walls, grunge graphics woven on the carpet as if a tshirt screen printer went crazy, portable lighting in the room, Philippe Starck design everywhere, huge minimal mirrors on the walls reflecting the Parisian style graffiti piece above the bed. There are masks in the bedrooms for your imagination to amuse itself, we had batman and a viking in our room, there are different masks in every room and it's evident by viewing the pictures taken on the IMac/tv/photbooth. these pictures that you can take of yourself with the iMac in your room can be visible by every one in the hotel and bar!!!! amazing. Basic cocktails and creative "mocktails" alcohol free and all... We two cocktails but went with the french wine, a bottle costs the same as two cocktails. so we had three bottles, hehe. The music that sunday was: irids muhammed, marvin gaye, prince paul, marva whitney, wu-tang clan, doobie brothers, spanning from the 60's to today, all being selected and mixed. a dope place to stay read more

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What a stunning boutique hotel nestled in the middle of the Bagnolet neighborhood. Beyond impeccable cleanliness and yummy amenities to be found in a hotel (think gourmet body lotion) it's "the" hip place to go for Parisians in the know. The pizza bar/restaurant/bar/disco is a hit every night. I arrived on a weeknight and it was full and lively. Ultra friendly people and an over 30 crowd make me say "oui" to coming back every year. With the motto "Mama loves you" the staff is friendly and caters to your every need. It even looks like "grandma" had something to do with all the loving as the scrumptious cookies in my room showed. read more

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What a cool, edgy bar/ restaurant! This is my Parisian friend's favorite restaurant, so it was our first dinner in Paris. Such a cool spot! The place is dark, beautifully lit, with blue lights, a private red room, and a black chalkboard ceiling with writing all over it. The bartenders are all very good looking and are wearing overalls. 5 stars for style!!!! (I'm not the biggest fan of overalls, but at least they did something unique, right?) We were seating next to this private red room area, and I saw that they had a light fixture that was a fluorescent light covered in pool floaties. Funny- the hip establishment in Paris has a light fixture that could be made out of items from your local Wal-Mart! Our drinks were all SO GOOD. Expensive, yes, but I would rather pay a little more for a great drink than pay less for a whatever drink. I had some kind of martini, I would order it again. It took a long time for our food to come. I ordered a lentil salad to start, and it was so saIty I couldn't even finish it. For my meal, I ordered some kind of veggie wrap. It was pretty good! I had forgotten to ask if there was any mayo on it, and it had a little on there. I ate it anyway, but just FYI if you don't eat mayo, that's what it comes with. Bread was amazing, we went through several baskets of it. So basically I would say the design, the ambiance, the drinks, and the bread were amazing. In my mind, they were great enough to compensate for the slow service, and the food that I think could be improved even more. I highly, highly recommend coming here for drinks with friends! One of the coolest looking restaurants I've ever been to, by far! read more

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3.5 out of 5. Enjoyed a surprisingly nice pizza here last night. I say surprisingly because I am not a huge fan of the hotel side of Mama Shelter (as you can see by my lengthy review of the hotel). The pizza was lovely though! Crispy and chewy crust with generous toppings, in this case mushroom and ham (la Reine). It's the perfect place to drop in after a show at Fleche d'or. I liked the one long wooden table with high chairs but the individual school desks (you know the kind with the desk top attached to the chair) were just terrible. They looked so ridiculous. But it wouldn't be Mama Shelter without some "trying to hard" décor would it! read more

Mama Shelter - La Reine, Pizza - Hotels Near Me - Paris, 75

One of the hippest hotels on earth and I sure understand why. Mama Shelter really is a gem when it comes to cool interior design, niche products and detail knowledge. Rooms are surprisingly large - and the bed extremely comfortable too. The iMac provided a lot of insider information, TV, web etc. The bathroom was equally nice too, although the bath was quite difficult to figure out between hot/cold water. Either too hot or too cold. Everyone was so friendly, smiling and happy. Nothing negative to say, just a very lovely place to stay when visiting Paris. read more

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Great cocktails, fab bar and general cool HIp atmosphere.. Stark decorated Restaurant and hotel with trendy feel. Worth discovering! Great food and fun cool place. Vegan options on entree menú; gazpacho, fab quinoa Apple salad and lentil salad is delicious too. Nice deserts a partager!! Need to return to order the molleux au carambAr! (20') soon I hope!' read more

Mama Shelter - Adored the quinoa Apple salad! And its vegan!! - Hotels Near Me - Paris, 75

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We showed up w/o a reservation. We told the hostess we were from America, heard the place was amazing & could they hook us up. They found a table right near the stage and we could view the whole place. We arrived a bit before the dinner rush, about 7:30 or so. We were able to enjoy the ambiance and order our food with the English menu! Our waiter was a hip, young dude who pulled off his fedora quite nicely! He did a great job speaking English and took my sisters drink back w/o any issues. The food...wow! So tasty, light and flavorful. We ordered the fish & chips. The batter, the mustard tartar sauce and the wine combined for an exciting celebration in my mouth! We gave our thanks to the chef. Very glad we found the Yelp review and took a cab over here. Great place to sit on a couch or chair and relax with friends. read more

Mama Shelter - Cod & chips - light and fresh, normally fried cod is heavy with grease. Very tasty with the tartar sauce. - Hotels Near Me - Paris, 75

I've previously stayed at Mama Shelter before in Paris and LA, quite enjoyed the hotel and have told many others about it. However, I'm incredibly disappointed with my recent reservation. I cancelled my trip to Paris and contacted the hotel 7 days in advance, but they would not refund the payment. I do not appreciate any company with such policies, and won't be staying there again. read more

For a place that is so "design-forward" there are some major oversights. The toilet and heater didn't work in my room when i arrived. The desk has the power outlet mounted upside down under the desk, which means you have to get on your hands and knees and crawl under the desk to plug laptop charger in...which inevitably falls out immediately because gravity. Get it together Mama Shelter. read more

Mama Shelter is too cool for school. If Mama Shelter was a teenager, it'd be one of the cool kids skipping gym and hanging out in the bathroom smoking cigarettes...no wait, it'd be a rebel taking a joyride in mommy's new mercedes. Mama Shelter has that same rebellious spirit, but with a taste for luxury. Designed by the infamous Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter is ulta-glam for the hipster jet-set crowd. The style is ironic and irrelevant and more snark than clever. I think all of the workers were shipped over from Brooklyn. It's located a bit out of the way in the 20th and not very close to any Metro stops, so it's more of a destination. The bar area has a great nigh-time scene with a couple of fooseball tables. Billed as a boutique budget luxury hotel, we only paid about 99 euros for one night which is a bargain in Paris. The rooms are a decent size. I especially love the masks used as lamps. Oh...and there's free porn. Maybe that's a European thing?! Not sure I would stay here again, but it was place I knew I just had to check out at lease once in Paris. read more

Stayed here the last time I was in Paris and it was such a fun hotel. Rooms were super hip and clean. The hotel was designed by Philippe Starck, who has amazing hotels all over the world. If you are looking for a cool boutique spot that also happens to have great food, this is it. The downside is this hotel is not in central Paris and is a bit of a walk to the nearest metro. If you don't mind staying a bit outside of center city, then you should be fine. The hotel is close to the cemetery, so if you want to check out Jim Morrison's grave, you are close by. read more

My first trip to Paris and Mama Shelter was my home base. What a delight! 1st off, this hotel is affordable and not a complete rip off for being smack in the middle of all the touristy spots. There are really cute and amazing places to walk to from here, and the hotel is quite cozy. The front desk staff was always very helpful and all spoke English which was a lifesaver! There's a scent of vanilla when you step in, and I miss that. read more

If you're making the trip to Paris, you could do much worse than stay here. I managed to bag a room on opening weekend a few years ago, so I was the first occupant in my room. iMacs on the wall, superhero lighting (take the mask off and make stupid pictures with the iMac --you'll find my silly shots in one of the rooms on the second floor!), Philippe Starck design, and Kiehl's toiletry. Come on, what's not to like about that? I loved the wallpaper inside the elevator and as a visual person I spent most of my time in the hotel exploring, taking pictures, and just finding cool design features. Another favorite of mine was the patio on the west side of the hotel, which is the old alleyway alongside an abandoned train track. The neighborhood is fantastic. Brush up on your French and get out to the local restaurants in the evening. Instead of buying the expensive brunch downstairs, venture out to the local bakery and get some french bread and brie with local coffee. I also recommend a little Chinese restaurant around the corner from the hotel for an evening meal. It's called Mandarin Les Pyrenees and was a neat little place with good food. The neighborhood is an up-and-coming one. It didn't feel unsafe walking around at night, but I'm a big guy and don't usually attract trouble. I'd just be careful and if you're a little unsure, be safe and book a cab through the front desk. Across the street is a famous nightclub called La Flèche d'Or (The Golden Arrow), named after a train service that once stopped at this abandoned railway station turned nightclub. It always had some good electro playing while I was there and is really kind of a must-see! I drove my own car here and with the traffic as well as the parking garage, it was an absolute nightmare and I should have known better! Suffice to say, if you do not have full coverage insurance, I wouldn't bother. Public transport is plentiful and relatively close by too (10 minutes easy walk to the metro). You're about a 45-minute swift walk from all the famous places along the Seine, but I highly recommend it as you'll see parts of the real Paris instead of the touristy bits. read more

Usually stay here when I'm in Paris for business. It's not in the "downtown" area of Paris and the metro is kind of a hike, but there is a good bus right in front of the hotel that will take you directly to Chatlet in about 20 minutes. Also I like that the hotel is very close to CDG, so the cab isn't too expensive. Rooms are clean. A bit trendy, but the Apple TV is great for relaxing. Borrow a keyboard from the front desk if you want to get some work done. The restaurant is good and open late, and the breakfast is quite good. All in all a VERY good hotel for Paris, especially for the price. Bonus: Don't let them put you in a room on the top floor (I think it's 7). You have to take 2 elevators and it's a DRAG. read more

I used to like to come here and was a regular customer from when the hotel/bar/restaurant first open until recently. The last time I went back here was 2 weeks ago, and 4 times before that during the past 4 months and I am sad to say that the place is going down hill with service, food and clientelle. I won't be coming here anymore unless things improve, which I doubt. read more

Fantastic Hotel in Paris. I would compare it to the Ace Hotel in New York or the Drake in Toronto when it comes to the vibe and style - though it's ridiculously underpriced in that league. Rooms are ~100 euros a night. Because it's so cheap, you may be tempted to upgrade, but it's really not necessary. A friend who upgraded to a suite found the only major difference was that it had a bathtub instead of a shower. The toiletries are all Kiehl's. Make sure to have a look at the photos on your in room computer. They don't clear them so you get to check out the photobooths of previous occupants, often wearing masks. It's not completely central, but it's a short walk to the metro, and about a 10 euro cab ride from downtown. The cocktails are fantastic, though I caught them using bombay gin in a cocktail that was described as containing Hendricks. Not cool, guys. We also checked out the pizza place on site, and it was pretty awesome. I hear the restaurant it pretty great too. Don't make the same mistake I did by walking in without reservations, even on a Tuesday night. You'll notice when you walk into your room that it smells amazing. They have a custom scent for the hotel that is available as a room spray in the lobby. It's ridiculously expensive, but I love it. read more

Why does this only have 3 1/2 stars? Mama Shelter is one of my favorite hotels in the world and where I prefer to stay when I'm in Paris. The overall vibe is very "cool" but also very comfortable. The staff is friendly, prices are incredibly reasonable considering where it is and what day you're staying (although it's not very close to most tourist spots so be prepared to cab it or jump on the Metro), the food is outstanding (I recommend the "Coquillette" pasta) and the in-room movies are gratis. Bugging out on the room photos on the Mac/TV is always a plus. There are a few kiosks, bars and restaurants within walking distance (and a small Space Invader piece across the street last time I was there), and rumor has it they'll be opening up one here in the states soon as well. Can't wait to go back. read more

I did not stay at Mama Shelter because we thought it was too far out of Paris. But on our last night in Paris we stopped by for dinner and drinks. The scene in the restaurant was nice... very lively and there was a hip hop group from NY performing. There were also some french celebrities there.. it seems Mama Shelter is the place to see and be seen. The food was okay, i was satisfied with my mussels but my friend was a little disappointed because her duck confetti was a potato casserole with duck in it!! The price wasn't too bad, 110 euros for 4 rounds of drinks, apps and two entries. While we were there, we checked out one of the rooms, it seemed pretty small and dark but nicely decorated. I will recommend this hotel to those who would appreciate staying at a Phillip stark hotel and those who are comfortable getting around Paris. The ambiance was really cool and the price of the rooms aren't too expensive. read more

Visited the bar/lounge on a busy Friday night. Friend and I were doing an apartment swap and this was a 15 minute walk away. Reminded me of the Standard Bar in NYC, so if you are looking to meet some cool Parisians, it's the place to go. We made friends with the whole end of the bar near us, and the cute bartenders. Great mixed cocktails menu. Every single person was ordering the lox appetizer platter, it was huge big enough for two or even more. Love the decor, low ceiling, cool chalk graffiti on the ceiling. Swanky, and made me love Paris even more to find it. read more

We stayed for business and I'm glad I tried it but I don't think we'll stay again. The fact that this is a destination spot for the food helps but the location is not convenient. The accommodations are sparse and, instead of providing the basic necessities, you may purchase them from the front desk. Obviously inconvenient and expensive. The lighting is confusing and not user friendly. The saving grace was the staff, both hotel and restaurant. They were super helpful, super friendly and saved the day. Also, our meals were amazing and the restaurant is a great place to relax after a long flight! read more

Very fun spot and the fact that its quite isolated makes it unique... It also forced the hipster crowd to leave their comfort zone which is quite unusual for Parisians , lol.. A mix of people ; from rockabilly lovers to 7th arrondissement youngsters to fashion ppl , Intl travellers ( very modern check-in service also...) It reminds me of NYC. Its a cool place to gather with friends for dinner ( Menu is simple french cuisine and tasty-Girolles or duck parmentier or for drinks. You can also play babyfoot ! If you are meeting a hot date, start at the bar so it's not too formal and eventually, you will feel so at ease, you will want to book a room...;P Thank you mr Trigano! read more

We had a great stay here. If you are into interior design the eye candy by Philip Starke does not disappoint. The shelter has friendly and helpful staff. They even wrote a sweet note on our mirror. Room had an Apple TV. Free wifi. We made reservations and ate dinner in the restaurant. Food was great. Loved the designs of the different seating sections. Service was poor though. No one checked on us, we had to flag someone down for our check, someone else brought us the wrong check. But the food, cocktails, and environment are worth the visit. I hope to come back next time I'm in Paris. Also it's in the 20th and nearest to CDG airport. Was perfect as we arrived here on our first day and took it easy exploring that part of town. read more

Mama Shelter - Sweet note from a staff member - Hotels Near Me - Paris, 75

Now, thanks to Mama Shelter, you can visit Paris and Brooklyn at the same time. In Paris for a business trip, I stayed at Mama Shelter for six nights, including two nights of sightseeing on my own before our work began. Tucked away in the 20th arrondissement, a multicultural melting pot about 30 minutes from the city center, the hotel oozes with cool--with futuristic furniture, chalkboard walls covered in graffiti, and suggestive superhero masks hanging from lampshades. Although the rooms are small, the beds and other amenities are comfortable, including free WiFi and movies. Instead of offering room service, Mama Shelter encourages guests to flock to the downstairs pizzeria and lounge, where some of Paris' most gorgeous come to see and be seen late into the evening. (I have to admit that after a long day, I practically sleepwalked to my room with a pizza to go.) In the morning, the pizzeria becomes an enormous breakfast buffet, with American and European options all worth the extra cost. The bottom line? I loved staying at Mama Shelter for a fresh taste of Paris--but because of the distance to the sites and the distinct vibe, I might not recommend Mama Shelter to friends visiting Paris for the first time. read more

This place has the vibe of New York and the size of Paris. Sexy rooms, the best breakfast in the city, interesting people, international staff and a cozy atmosphere. Only the area could be more central, but it is how it is. - I am always very happy to stay there. Only 4 stars because service could be better - staff is cool but definitely not from a hotel school read more

This review is for the restaurant / bar. I came here back in 2010 and I still talk about it to this day. I love the vibe and the decor. The music is also amazing with a live DJ. Now on to the food. The concept of the restaurant is comfort food your mama used to make. Concept realized. I still dream about the smoked salmon appetizer and the duck parmentier (pieces of duck mixed into fluffy mashed potatoes. Yeah.) On top of that throw in a couple of bottles of Ruinart and you are in food heaven. I can not wait to come back again! read more

Great hotel in East Paris, good comfy bed and Kiehl's shampoo for moderate prices. Check the promotions. Internet access (free movies available) and cool modern design in the bedrooms. Never tried the restaurant yet but breakfast is really really good. Fast to get there from the Charles de Gaulle airport by car. My favourite place in this area. read more

We walked in after much fanfare from friends and thought we were in for a bad experience. After a few snafus of seating us (we did not have a reservation and they weren't as accommodating at first) we were in for an amazing time. Been to Paris many times and this was some of the best food I have ever had here. The restaurant was great in overall style and feel with a cool look and vibe and the food was incredible. We had apps as well as a few different entries and they were all to die for. And our waitress spoke amazing english and was really lovely. Make a reservation and eat here -- you will NOT be disappointed!! read more

Place has a totally cool and hip vibe. Wanted to get out of the super touristy spots in the city come check out this place. It's a bit of trip to get here via subway and then walking, but totally worth it. We wanted to come back here twice, but due to only being here a week we just didnt have time. Couple of things to keep in mind. Make reservations! Pizza can only be ordered at the pizza bar. So if you want to order off the regular menu, you have have to sit in the regular restaurant section, which doesn't allow you to order pizza. If you want to just go out for a drink, its a cool spot too. read more

Review for the restaurant, not the hotel. Had the Sunday buffet brunch (49 EUR pp) with two girlfriends and was suitably impressed by the wide selection of options and the classy and fun tongue in cheek decor. The restaurant is set on the ground floor of this very hip hotel (owned by Club Med, design by Philippe Starck) and I'm not sure what's it's like at lunch or dinner but the Sunday brunch seems to take over the entire lobby and lounge, couches included. We were impressed by the tasty fresh orange juice, the reasonably good bacon (tough to find in Paris) and tasty scrambled eggs (hard to pull off for a buffet). The brad was good, as well as the various baked goods, oh and the churros in a glass with a help-yourself mega jar of Nutella were pretty popular too! Service was a little all over the place, although we had a nice waitress when we could get hold of her. I'd definitely some back to try dinner or a lazy lunch, it's worth the trek out to the 20th for the atmosphere and the lingering over good food. read more

Ok the verdict is in. This place is really not worth it. It's very pretentious. The deco is just silly. It's a very 'be seen' kind of place. You can tell the staff is miserable. The rooms a good deal for the price but the location is hard to get too. If I was twenty drove a tuned up Honda and wanted to impress a date I might take her there. Actually this would be the perfect place. read more

Oh, Mama! Stylish (the staff wear adidas tracksuits as uniform!) boutique hotel. It;s got a great little restaurant, does an amazing breakfast, and my single room had an Apple TV! Super-comfy bed, Kiehl's toiletries, and a Batman mask over my bedside lamp. A lot of thought has gone into this place, and the location is close to the action without being in the middle of the maddening crowds. BTW If you want to pop out for snacks, the nearest shops I saw were on the rue Bagnolet. When I come to Paris again I'll be back at Mama's :-) read more

A great great place. Team is fun and trendy. Food is good and Mojitos are flowing .... The atmosphere is unique and depending in evening you have live concerts or DJs mixing. Booking is a must read more

So many things to like about this chouette hotel. Fun, creative design. Very good staff, engaged and friendly. Rooms are bigger than I expected (just came from a London hotel and these rooms were 50% bigger) and I think they've addressed the darkness issue as our room was fine. Shared space like the roof terrace and the restaurant and bar is gorgeously laid out in a fun 'chez toi' kind of way - big loungey sofas, mismatched chairs and lamps. And what an incredible scene in the evenings , felt like half of Paris was there. If this is now a chain it sure doesn't feel like it. Love the graffiti feel throughout. Breakfast is as good as other reviewers have said. And while yes, this is the 20th, that was fine for me as I was working in the 12th. It is a long journey from the tourist center. Small complaints. The doorman noticed that someone was trying to exit about 50% of the time. The bathrooms are clearly not Philippe Starks thing, maybe he lost interest at this point, they were very 90s in design (rain showers? Big subway tiles?) - not a sin in any other hotel but a shame here - and were already showing signs of wear. Overall would absolutely stay here again. read more

stayed here for the weekend a week ago & it was awesome! we had a show across the street at La Flèche d'Or, wanted to stay close to the venue & mama shelter was directly across the street = done deal. they've got a great pizzeria downstairs that stays open late & a huge separate bar area behind that is also open for food & espresso during the day. cocktail drinks are pricey but hey, you're in paris so who cares. this whole back bar area was packed the whole weekend that we stayed here. my parisian friends informed me that this is the "hot" new place to hang in town so if you want to have dinner here you definitely need to make a reservation as it's always crowded. having said that, our room was very quiet & so you can definitely get away from it all if you want to. also i must add that the bed & pillows were insanely comfortable!!! wow! the best bed of our whole european tour was at mama shelter hands down. they also have mac tvs in the rooms & offer complimentary email & free in room movies (not that you'll be doing lots of either thing when you're in staying in paris). the only drawback i'd say is that the rooms are a little too dark. a few more details for ya here...it's in the 20th arrondissment. the neighborhood is very local parisian & not touristy at all (which is nice). it's about a ten minute walk from dumas & bagnolet subway stops. they also have secure, underground parking which is nice as you can leave your vehicle behind while you metro it around paris. i'd definitely stay here again. read more

We absolutely love Mama Shelter in Paris! It's a very modern hotel and restaurant located in the 20th arrondissement, close to the cemetery Père-Lachaise. We didn't stay there overnight but spent a very nice evening in the restaurant. The interior design is very stylish but still gives you a good feeling of comfort. Our waitress was very helpful, attentive throughout the whole evening and just perfect. With a group of 6 people, speaking 3 different languages it probably wasn't always easy to take our order :-) I had the French Macaroni for the main course.....and it was delicious. It comes with ham and a soft-boiled egg. Yummy! With 18€ it's not really cheap but absolutely worth it. For dessert I had the Strawberry tart with almond cream and pistachio. Scrumptious! I can absolutely recommend this place. We will definitely go there again the next time we visit Paris. Maybe we will then book a room and stay there overnight. read more

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