French Theory

I was really excited about the theme of the hotel and the rooms looked super cute and included a charming old record player along with some records (which skipped a lot but whatever). ||There is massive construction on the road directly in front of the hotel. As others have said, they should warn people about this. I was only there Saturday night so thankfully didn’t experience any actual roadworks. ||My challenge with the rooms was climate control - the only option was “heat” but the room was too hot even with it turned off. We had a small window which helped cool down the room to a reasonable temperature, but it was quite noisy given the central location, and at one point we were worried about pigeons getting in so we had to close it. The walls are very thin, so you will hear everything happening next door and above you.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience here. On February 20 around 7:30pm, I stopped in to grab a simple coffee and was told they were “closed,” even though there were clearly people inside. The person at the door said it was a “special event.” There was no clear signage indicating this, and it felt very unwelcoming. I decided to give them another chance and returned the next morning, February 21 around 10:00am. I asked for a coffee and was immediately asked whether I was paying cash or card. When I said card, I was told they do not accept credit cards. This was surprising and inconvenient, especially with no prior notice. The overall tone and manner in which I was treated felt dismissive and uncomfortable. As someone who is Hispanic and visiting from the USA, I couldn’t help but feel singled out and treated differently. Whether intentional or not, the interaction left me feeling unwelcome and disrespected. I would not recommend this place based on my experience. Basic courtesy and clear communication go a long way, and unfortunately, neither was present here.

I can only talk about the café, I wasn't a hotel guest. The menu is good, brunch all day. Resaonable prices for Paris. However the eggs were raw so we couldn't eat them and one of the staff members, she seemed to be in charge, was so rude that she ruined the experience. Such a shame because her colleague was sweet and the place was cozy.

Cannot recommend due to construction disruption and poor customer service.There is ongoing repair work directly in front of the hotel, resulting in significant noise and dust throughout the day. This made it impossible to relax or work comfortably in the room during daytime hours.The overall experience was further marred by unprofessional customer service. The front desk staff were rude and indifferent when concerns were raised, showing no willingness to acknowledge the issuey.Between the disruptive construction and the dismissive attitude from staff, this stay was thoroughly unpleasant. Would not recommend this hotel.

We found this quaint cafe from a recommendation. Yiling was very friendly and spoke very good English. She made great flat whites. We had breakfast here on the two mornings we were in Paris. Both days breakfast was excellent. Yiling made us feel welcome and we would highly recommend this establishment. ✅✅👌👌 PS we did not stay at this hotel.

Having to book a room during fashion week at short notice, I thought I would give French Theory a try based on positive reviews. Location was fine. The aesthetics of the hotel are modern and appealing. My biggest issue was that the bed in the single room was so noisy with squeaky springs. I am far from heavy, average weight. But every time you rolled over, the bed creaked in the most noisy way. It felt like sleeping on a fold out bed. It made for the most disturbed nights sleep. I am sure fire doors are a regulation, but it also seems no one can close their room doors in those hotel without slamming them shut. If you’re noise sensitive like me, it’s a problem. I could literally hear the couple in the room next to me word for word and they weren’t even particularly loud. The noisy bed, slamming doors and thin walls put me off staying a second night and I checked out early to find another hotel.

A wonderful stay at an excellent hotel. The staff is outstanding—friendly, attentive, and welcoming without ever being intrusive. The coffee is perfect, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel is calm, pleasant, and truly relaxing. Highly recommended, and I would be happy to return.

As a hotel, it satisfied me. Room was clean and was not tiny, it was enough if your aim is to roam around Paris. Location is simply “great”. And employees were very nice and helpful.

My sister had the avocado toast with egg. The egg was poached which was new to my sister, but she loved it! I had the pancakes. Lots of fruit on them and they were delicious! The service was good and the ambience was laid back. We were the only guests at the time we were there. The code is strong but good.

Lovely little place, tucked away from the busyness of the main streets. Beautiful wood-walled outdoor area, although small. Emma was our server and is positively delightful! Our breakfast was fresh and creative; I had the croque madame and my husband the Benedict; both we delicious! Highly recommend.

Nothing fantastic and not the cleanest looking environment. I had the big plate and it was fine.

Great coffee shop! Found this little place while looking for a good coffee in the area. Conveniently located Cozy atmosphere Very friendly staff

Excellent vibe and great for breakfast! Avocado toast was amazing and husband got Big Breakfast. All was good minus the hash browns. Definitely a great place for a good start to your day!