PortsOfCall99
April 20, 2024
Very nice small hotel across the avenue from a small park. The hotel decor was modern and appealing. Great location between two close-by metro stations and plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars in the nearby area. Extremely convenient to get to Gare du Nord and Gare de la Est. We had a well-appointed 16m room, pleasantly colorful, as in the photos. It had a coffee maker and small refrigerator. Our room was on the fifth floor facing the street. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was small, but had great water pressure and lots of hot water. However, the high tub is problematic for guests with mobility difficulties. I don't know if any rooms have walk-in showers. Wifi was problem-free. I appreciated the good lighting even for a smallish room. The room was a little cold and the climate control was disabled except for the fan. Apparently, the temperature (at least in this season) is centrally he controlled. The hotel is a half block from a main thoroughfare (Rue de Lafayette), so a lot of night-time street noise echoed into our sidestreet, plus the low rumble that you can feel from the metro. Typical problems for hotels in that area according to the reviews I've read. We were there on a windy night and the double-pane windows didn't shut out the wind noise completely. One definite problem is that the electric sockets seem worn out. They didn't always work due to looseness and our charger cords kept falling out. I recognize that popular midrange hotels get a lot of wear and tear. The desk personnel were friendly. Breakfast, unfortunately, was underwhelming. Typical cold buffet breakfast, but it seemed to be lacking a few items. I've had better at other BW properties. I researched other area hotels extensively before booking and, overall, I think was a very good choice at a good price for the area.