Pullman Properties in Paris

The hotel facilities are quite outdated. While they're still functional and don't affect the overall experience, visually, things like the yellowed phone and mirror in the bathroom are a bit off-putting. I really suggest they upgrade the hardware! The hotel's location is excellent; it's a five-minute walk to La Défense metro station, and it's just three stops to the city center. However, getting to the metro involves stairs, which would be very inconvenient if you have a stroller. Also, if you're using Uber, make sure to confirm the hotel's exact address. Both times I've used it, the default address was wrong, leading to a long walk.

The hotel's location is excellent, right near the Eiffel Tower, making it super convenient to see the illuminations at night. Not far from the hotel, there's also a spot where 'Inception' was filmed, and the observation deck by the bridge offers fantastic photo opportunities of the Tower – we even saw a wedding photoshoot happening there. The room was a bit on the smaller side, but the amenities and service were good overall. Definitely recommend it.

The room was clean and the cleaning staff were excellent. My only issue was that hotel guests have to pay a 50 euro entrance fee to access the rooftop bar. While the two complimentary drinks were nice, the hotel should differentiate between guests and outside visitors. I specifically booked this hotel for the rooftop night view, and for me, the location was quite out of the way.

Overall, for a hotel in Paris, this one offers good value for money. Although it's located in the 12th arrondissement, which is a bit suburban, the proximity to the metro station makes it very convenient. It's only two stops to the famous Châtelet station. The room wasn't small either. It seems like many Accor brand hotels are in this area. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby. However, finding a laundromat was really difficult and far – you'd probably need an electric scooter to get to a residential area about 2 kilometers away. What's highly recommended is their gym. It occupies the entire basement level and even offers free apples for an energy boost. There's a wide variety of equipment, and the dumbbells come in a full range of weights, including heavy ones. There are also different small rooms for individual workouts, along with separate restrooms and shower rooms. My biggest disappointment was their breakfast. Even though the ingredients seemed high-quality and possibly organic, paying nearly 200 RMB per person and not finding anything that suited a Chinese palate and was healthy was frustrating. There were no leafy green vegetables, just some very basic, raw cabbage hearts. Some of the cold cuts were surprisingly unappetizing. The staff also seemed very rushed. I only found out after leaving that you could ask a server for coffee. The only thing I'd recommend is the freshly made omelets – bring your own vegetables to get enough protein. Taste-wise, it was honestly not as good as Hampton by Hilton. Another overall impression is that hotels in France don't have the same warmth as those in Belgium, and the English proficiency was slightly inferior. Don't even expect any Chinese-speaking staff.