Ann T.
Yelp
Location: In the 14th arrondissement. I'd describe this borough as residential and definitely outside the tourist crap, so you definitely get to see how the locals live. There are tons of coffee shops and eateries in the area, so you won't run out of options when you get hungry. The hotel is also a 5-minute walk to the subway, so you can easily get around the city. You wouldn't be able to walk to the core, but you can walk to Butte-aux-Cailles pretty easily. The subway line offers direct access to Montmartre without having to transfer - I was there in 35 minutes!
The place: This is a small boutique hotel with modern decor and a cozy vibe. The reception area is small but I wouldn't expect to have a large group of people checking in at the same time, so it's not a big deal. There's a small dining area to the left of the entrance that they set up for breakfast, as well as a little lounge area with two couches on the way to the elevators. It's very homey!
The goods: I booked a regular room with a double bed, that ended up being located on the top (3rd) floor - perfect for me since I hate having people above me! I would say that the room was perfect for one person but would be tight for two people. The room included a small table and chair, a Nespresso coffee machine with pods (I think these were actually included in the rate but I forgot to ask), and a safe. Very clean and the bed was SUPER comfortable. I found the bathroom to be a little on the small side and it was tough to move around easily but I don't usually spend my days in the bathroom so it's not a deal-breaker. My room was located on a street corner so it did sometimes get noisy but it seemed quiet late at night.
Service: Friendly.
Price point: This will depend on when you book and whether or not you get some kind of discount. I thought the rate was decent, but could perhaps be a little bit lower considering this borough is well enough outside the core.
I really enjoyed my stay here and would recommend it.