Hôtel Sookie & Coffee Shop

A wonderful place to stay in the heart of Merais if you don't mind sweating a bit! The air conditioning system just doesn't cool well. However, the wonderful people who work at Hotel Sookie were incredibly kind and helpful, catering to our every need, including bringing high quality electric fans to both of our rooms. The hotel is not fancy, but it is clean, eclectic, with a boutique feel to it. The rooms are a decent size for Europe, with room for a sitting area (couch and table). The bathrooms are updated, modern shower worked very well with good pressure, the towels were white and thick, and the bedding was crisp, white, cotton--first class. The cafe was always busy, and I can attest that the chocolate banana bread is delicious. This was a nice, last minute find for us.

A great hotel in one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Paris. The hotel service and breakfast were excellent. The rooms were very charming and decorated in true Parisian style. The rooms and shower were small (as it every hotel in Paris) but the beds were extremely comfy, the room wax extremely clean, and the free coffee + tea everyday a very nice touch. The rooms also have black-out blinds, which we appreciated. There is some noise from the street, but not as much as expected for central Paris. Lots of extremely nice local brasserie's and restaurants around to choose from, as well as many vintage boutique shops. The only thing to bear in mind is that even though there is air con, this is regulated by the hotel based on the outside temperature. I really respect and appreciate this environmentally friendly touch. However, if staying in the hot summer months, maybe this is something to keep in mind. But for us staying in June in 30C degrees, it was still perfect. I would definitely stay here again!

The location was excellent, close to the metro and I felt safe walking on my own through the Marais back to the hotel after dinner at 10:30/11:00pm. The front desk staff were lovely - engaged but not intrusive. I really loved my room - it’s a cosy size which I knew would be the case in Paris but the decor was warm and comfortable. It was also very clean. I would happily stay here again.

I cannot say enough great things about Hotel Sookie. My wife and I arrived and immediately felt at ease. Tucked away in a wonderful part of town, the vibe of the coffee shop was inviting and served as respite from the hot Paris sun. The staff could not have been more friendly, going the extra mile on touches in our room. Speaking of, the room was very spacious for an inner city hotel, with top notch touches throughout. Whilst we had to cut our trip short due to personal reasons, the care shown by the hotel during a difficult time will never be forgotten and we WILL be back many times to Sookie.

Lovely, helpful staff. Great location. Room was comfortable and quiet. Front desk was very helpful in ordering cabs. Excellent coffee and pastries in adorable coffee shop. The staff and service at the front desk and then the coffee shop could not have been better.||My complaint was with housekeeping and maintenance . There were a couple of issues which were not addressed or took days to get resolved.||The location of this hotel is perfect, in my opinion. I enjoyed my stay.

A wonderful place in the heart of my favorite Parisian neighborhood with great decor and very welcoming staff. I’ll definitely come back! Everyone made me feel at home while still making me feel like I’ve traveled. I can’t wait to come back.

Great location, very helpful staff. They all spoke English which was a great help. ||The air conditioning was a problem, we had two rooms, the smaller one cooled ok but the bigger was hot and sweltering. We were there during a heat wave and that didn’t help. Also the rooms had very little storage space. ||Overall decent experience but not a great value for the money spent.

We had a wonderful stay in Hotel Sookie this weekend. First of all, the interior is great which is ideal to get inspiration for your home. The staff was also super friendly and helpful. I would also recommend eating breakfast/brunch. We had the basic room for 2 people where we had everything we needed. I don’t know if this is only the case for the basic room but just keep in mind that the bathroom is a little small for tall people (watch out for your head). But other than that, it was the perfect stay in the nicest neigbourhood!

The Marais district spreads across parts of 3rd and 4th arrondissements (on the Right Bank of the Seine) and is home to many art galleries, trendy restaurants and fashionable boutique stores. It's not tourist central which translates to: you can find a BARGAIN place to stay here, if you know where to look. So, before we booked this hotel, we consulted this "other" website for advice. (a website other than yelp? shocking, I know!) The reviews proved to be spot on and we're so happy we stayed here! Our room was located on the 4th floor and they were doing construction during the time we stayed there, but the windows proved to be good at canceling out the noise. The room is small and had a weird triangular angle as a layout (since we stayed on a corner spot of the building) but everything was kept neat and clean. The bed is comfortable but overall, furniture is very basic and needs updating. The en-suite bathroom had a tiny bit more space than our closet sized one in London (that's not really saying much!) and the elevated shower area was just weird getting into. Do bring your own toiletries since they only provide a bar of soap. The extra things they threw in made this place at 160 euros/night a bargain: free wi-fi, a delicious continental breakfast AND a packed lunch (cold sandwiches, fruit and water). We saved time and money not having to stop and worry where to go for lunch during sightseeing since we can just sit on a bench and eat right away. I love how thoughtful this hotel is! The staff deserve extra kudos! Everyone was very helpful, spoke good English and was always cheerful with their greetings. Panduka (loved his smile!) helped us with making dinner/tour reservations and offered more information than what was asked. I looked forward to passing by the lobby and being greeted on my way out. For best rates, you can book My Hotel France Le Marais on booking.com. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did! ********************************************************************************* How to reach the hotel from CDG airport: Take RER B, direction Massy-Paliseau, transfer at Gare du Nord. Switch to metro line 5, direction Place d'Italie. Get off at Republique, transfer to line 8, direction Creteil-Prefecture. Metro stop is Filles du Calvaire, Rue Commines is the next street after. Walk about 3 blocks and you'll find My Hotel. (the direction on the hotel's website isn't updated -- this is how we got lost!)

Ok, so I need to explain some things about this hotel. 1) Nikki is awesome. She was super helpful and very nice. You need help, ask her. 2) It is a SMALL hotel. But that's ok, hotels and rooms are very small in Paris and Europe in general. The elevator only fits your luggage or just one person. Your room is just for sleeping and taking a shower. Use the toilet as much as you can here. You have to pay at most places to use them (50€). 3) I rated it a 3 Star Hotel because that's what it is. I am sure they don't expect anything more than that. Don't expect a luxurious experience here or anything romantic. It's a place to sleep and then head out to the city. 4) The location is 3 stars as well. We walked everywhere and only took Uber when we had our luggage. Takes about 25-30mins to get to your bus locations (Notre Dame is closest). Good exercise. Cheers!

Friendly staffs! but the hotel is really small. Hotel room is decent, clean but very small, needs some TLC and NO AC. Lift is available, comfortable for only 1 person. I had two luggage with me, I couldn't move in the lift haha.... if you're claustrophobic you may want to just take the stairs. Hotel close to public transportation and restaurants. There's a bar across the street that opens until late.

Things I look for in a hotel when traveling abroad by myself: - Safe neighborhood - Clean - En suite bathroom - Free wifi - Walking distance to where I want to be My Hotel In France Le Marais delivered on all five, and as a huge bonus is centrally located in the heart of the best shopping I've done in Paris. I will never stay anywhere other than the 3rd/4th arrondissements from now on. There are no frills, but who is actually going to spend a ton of time in their room anyways? The rooms are tiny (welcome to Europe), but great for a couple or a single traveler like me. I am pretty Paris savvy and didn't need much assistance from the front desk, but they seemed friendly and willing to help. The hotel is easy to get to from CDG using the train and metro, and there is a shuttle service that will drop you off at the airport at the end of your stay. Not the most inexpensive option, but convenient and way cheaper than a cab.

The staff is amazing! They are so kind and helpful! Rougie gave us a nice room on the top floor with a view of the surrounding buildings. She also helped us with our Versailles trip. The rooms are small but clean and well kept. Now the freebies: breakfast (croissants, ham, cheese, egg, yogurt, coffee, juices), wifi (they gave us a huawei device that we could take around the city! No need for roaming or a local sim card, just carry it around and make internet calls and google map everywhere), wine and cheese from 6-8pm. And the location is safe and pretty cool. Close to a lot of shopping, bistros and bars. Walking distance to Notre Dame (15-20 mins, but a beautiful walk).

I stayed here for four nights. This place is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to spend well over €200 on fancy hotel (e.g. college students, recent college graduates, or anyone that likes to save). Rooms: The rooms were in decent shape. The furniture is a bit dated and reminiscent of college dorm room furniture. There's very little room to spread out a full sized suitcase. The beds were made neatly and you have the option to get the towels/linens refreshed every day. My room had the smallest bathroom I've ever seen. The shower could barely fit one below average-sized person. For a few nights, it works, but space was definitely limited. Common Areas: The hotel offers wine and cheese every night from 6:00-8:00pm in their dining area. They also serve breakfast from 6:30-10:00am. There's plenty of seating but, similar to most of France, seating is cramped. The elevator barely fits one person with a suitcase and is a bit creaky. I found myself taking the stairs up to the 6th floor nearly every day. Staff: I had pleasant interactions with the staff. They were able to offer dinner recommendations in the area. There was always someone at the front desk and they speak English well. Le Marais/3rd & 4th Arrondissement: Le Marais is a cute section of Paris. There are plenty of boutiques, stores, cafes, bakeries, etc. While this area is known for its Jewish presence, I found that most stores were open on Saturday. The hotel is located near a few metro stops, making it very easy to travel throughout the city. The hotel is a ~15 minute walk from Notre Dame and a ~30 minute walk to the Louvre. It's very convenient and a great area to find a hotel if you want to avoid the super touristy areas. Overall, it's a convenient and (relatively) inexpensive hotel. It isn't a 5-start establishment, but it will get the job done if you don't want to spend an obscene amount on a hotel room you probably won't spend too much time in anyway.

Do not recommend, not even of Motel 6 quality. Room is beyond tiny, bathroom can barely turn around in, no AC, no ice not very clean. Online photos very deceiving.

The Marais is a pretty great neighborhood to stay in, if you can afford it--it's centrally located in the heart of Paris. This hotel is located about 2 blocks away from the St Sebastian Froissart subway stop--you may have some difficulty finding it, as it's tucked away in one of the jillion narrow streets Paris is so well known for, but it's so close to the metro that once you do, you probably won't mind. I stayed in one of the hotel's single rooms. As a New Yorker, I'm used to tiny, loud apartments, but this place really redefines "tiny". There's enough room for the bed, a table, and one of those small, fold-out "X"-shaped trayholder things I've never figured out the purpose of. A thin fold-in sheet of bamboo gave way to the most cramped bathroom I've ever seen. Fat people need not apply, as the sink is so close to the toilet, it would inevitably jam into them as they did their business, and crush them as they attempted to reach the shower. Also included is France's ubiquitous SHOWER CUBE. The showerhead itself is one of those "remove from wall and sprinkle yourself as you would a dirty dish" kind of things--if you leave the showerhead in its holster, it spins out of control, soaking the toilet, sink floor, bedroom, and occasionally the parts of you covered in soap. Women throughout France defended this design, as it apparently prevents you from washing your hair--apparently showercaps aren't very popular there. The first night I didn't hear much. The second and third night, however, the rooms next to and above me must have been occupied--every step either of the occupants took sounded like a very large animal was about to burst into my room at any moment. On top of that, there was construction going on in the stairwell (although I couldn't tell what they were actually doing, it involved a lot of general beating of things). Of course, this is Paris and a good neighborhood, so it's expected that the room would be small and insulation bad, but this place jilted me, even by the standards New York's own shoddy construction had lowered in me. The Wifi worked well and throughout my entire stay, which I would come to find an accomplishment as my travels brought me further south. Unless you're willing to drop around $200/night, you're not going to find an okay room in Paris, and this place is somewhat tolerable with earplugs. I wouldn't suggest it for a stay longer than 2 nights though.

Very small rooms. Poor cable. No air conditioning. OK breakfast. Clean. Decent internet. If you need a cheap room and plan on being away all day then this will do but no frills.