Candace L.
Yelp
We had a lovely stay at Hotel Niepce. Arriving on a Friday evening during rush hour our ride from CDG took approx 80 minutes $55EUR flat rate. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a speedy check in - our options for 2 free drinks and breakfast each morning due to Gold status. Our single room booked on points was located off of the main row of rooms which for a moment struck me as odd but actually worked out quite nicely. We were located very close to the gym (workout room) which I inspected for use but did not use on this visit. A hotel gym is always very important to me especially during travel months when I am training for marathons.
Our room was small but nice. This is a boutique hotel and I was aware of the square footage of it prior to arrival, so it was not shocking at all. We stayed at the Hilton Opera location last year which has much larger rooms but it's also a much larger hotel. If you're looking for that, look elsewhere. We were completely satisfied with our stay.
I also noticed this hotel had washcloths which are always very much appreciated. I've noticed when traveling in Europe often a washcloth is hard to come by. The water pressure of the shower, although a rain shower head and handheld could definitely be stronger but not a big deal at all. I'm just very particular about my water pressure, loving a very strong one.
This hotel location is literally STEPS from the Pernety Metro line, which made it an absolute breeze to get around town. We would often transfer but never needed more than 2-3 trains max, and everything was often less than a half mile walk at most to anywhere we went.
Our absolute most fav part of this stay has got to be the breakfast buffet! When they asked if we wanted it during our stay I said yes, thinking "gross, a hotel brekke buffet". I thought if it's awful we will nibble and graze around Paris all day :) This buffet is SOOOOO good! The oeufs were some of the best I have ever had. Probably the best! It was also massive!!! Fresh juices, glass jar waters, yogurt, granola, fresh cheese selection, croissants, pastries galore, fresh banquettes and bread to toast, jams, honeys, and the best nutella hazelnut spread, THE BEST waffles (OMG!!! what are these things, they were soooooo good!), fresh fruit, the bacon was so so (you can skip it) but the entire breakfast was seriously the most fabulous.
We had our two free drinks (red wine by the glass) and ordered a sandwich to share at the bar one evening. All very nice, with great service from the staff at all times.
The hotel staff is friendly and always greet us upon entry and exiting the building.
Our bed and room temp were perfectly comfortable. The noise level was tolerable, you definitely know you aren't alone in the place but nothing absurd at all.
The photography detail is very nice and their vintage post cards really struck a cord with me since I'm a serious post card collector.
All in all we had a wonderful visit, and I'd highly recommend staying in this more "locals" neighborhood. There are several bakeries and cafes nearby. We dined out nearby one evening and it was steps to get back after dinner. I doubt highly you'll be disappointed. The nights we stayed the room rate was in excess of 800 EUR but I don't believe that is the usual price and like I mentioned, we were booked in on points not cash/EUR.
Merci! Niepce Hotel you were magnifique! and excuse myself and son for eating like typical Americans at breakfast each morning ;)