R. Kipling Hotel by Happyculture

We stayed at your hotel for 4 nights at the end of July. As a family with 2 children, you arranged us 2 double beds on the top floor. That was great for us. We just wished we had a balcony:)Other than that, the location was great, the rooms were cleaned daily, we were very satisfied with the breakfast.We'd like to thank to the lady in the kitchen, who really cared about us and our 3-year-old daughter during our stay. The croissants she cooked were delicious. All the staff was kind and hospitable. If I ever come again to Paris, I will definitely choose here . Thank You

Lovely little hotel. The rooms are cozy and bed comfortable. The average room is small, but many are in that area, and for us (couple), it was fine. We scored a corner room and had nice views of the streets. The area is excellent and not overloaded with tourists. Lots of great restaurants and brassieres nearby. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

I visit Hôtel Happy Culture often, but this time the front desk experience was not like usual. The room was super small but clean and comfortable. After having a hectic day, AL on night duty really made my day with his professionalism, dedication, and friendly attitude. I truly appreciate his efforts thanks to AL, my stay was much more pleasant.

Really friendly welcoming staff, rooms nice and bed very comfortable. Shower and bathroom also nice. Breakfast was great too, unbelievable value for the price paid. Location was fantastic near artist quarter of Monmatre. Metro links to airport the rest pf Paris only 5 min walk away. Fantastique!

Disappointing Stay, Far from a 4-Star Experience Summary: We stayed four nights at Hotel R. Kipling in Paris and had a consistently frustrating experience, starting from the very first moment. Poor cleanliness, faulty plumbing, missing basic amenities, lack of staff responsiveness, and excuses rather than solutions. If you're expecting a reliable, comfortable four-star hotel, I recommend reading the full details below before booking. --- Full Review: We arrived with high expectations and were let down immediately. The bathroom sink was leaking from the pipe underneath—not a small drip, but actual water flowing when used. The hotel later claimed a technician “found nothing wrong,” but the issue was clear and visible to us as guests. Denying this rather than acknowledging it was unacceptable. The sink was also absurdly small—the kind you'd expect in a camper van—despite the bathroom having enough space for a larger, more functional one. Cleanliness was subpar: we found a forgotten earring on the nightstand. Basic toiletries were empty upon arrival. We reported it to reception, and they promised to send up replacements “shortly.” After waiting 40 minutes, we called again. They eventually brought conditioner and body lotion, not shampoo or shower gel. I discovered this too late, already in the shower. We tried to call reception five times—no answer. My partner went down and found no one at the front desk, even though guests were waiting to check in. It took another 30 minutes for someone to show up and deliver the correct toiletries. The excuse? “Busy with other guests”—but there were no staff present when we checked ourselves. The shower was another disaster: low water pressure and a leaky handheld head, making it especially hard to wash long hair. Meanwhile, signs in the room encourage guests to save water and skip cleaning services... while the broken shower wastes water anyway. A contradiction. There is no minibar/fridge in the room. The hotel says Parisian rooms are too small, but this is not true of all hotels in the city—and the room had space, had the layout been planned better. Breakfast lacked consistency: if you arrived early (but still during the scheduled time), key items like eggs or proteins were sometimes missing or not yet prepared. Customer service failed to resolve things meaningfully. We received a partial refund, but it was issued before the hotel even responded to our message—and without asking us. It felt like a gesture to close the issue rather than actually address it. Lastly, their response to our complaint was filled with dismissive explanations, such as “Parisian rooms are small,” or “perhaps water ran out while using the sink,” instead of sincerely apologizing and taking responsibility. That’s not the customer care you expect from a 4-star hotel. --- Conclusion: Except for the nice view, this stay was full of stress and disappointment. We don’t enjoy writing negative reviews, but we feel others should be warned before booking. Paris is full of wonderful places to stay—this was not one of them.

I traveled and stayed for 2 nights with my wife, baby and mother. I can’t rave more about the staff being so helpful especially Abbey and Shane who had the night and overnight shift. They were kind enough to hold our baby milk so it did not go bad. In all, the room we stayed in was spacious for the 4 of us. It’s located down the street from Moulin Rouge which is less than a 5 min walk and close to many restaurants and bars.

This was the perfect place for us to stay during our stay in Paris; just down the road from Moulin Rouge and perfectly positioned for walking to Montmartre. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, communicating with us in excellent English. They were all very approachable and made us feel very welcome. Our room was decorated in a lovely fashion. It was clean and had all that we needed inside: plenty of storage, a TV, hairdryer, kettle, with teabags, etc. We could open up the large windows and look out at the beautiful architecture surrounding us. The lift was much appreciated after a long day of walking. Breakfast was served downstairs in a stonewalled cellar with great character. Breakfast was buffet style with a lot of choice. We will definitely be choosing this hotel to stay in again when we return to Paris.

The room was clean. Excellent service, Friendly and helpful staffs. Amazing price with free breakfast. The location is good with metro around the area and a paid parking nearby you don’t need to go far

"There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open." Darling European Boutique Hotel that met my standards in Paris. It's actually quite popular with young hip Parisians so it peaked my curiosity. R. Kipling Hotel is where I'd stay in the heart of it all. Upon my arrival in Paris, through the streets of old Saint-Georges, is when I enter the world of Rudyard Kipling. I was greeted in French and Spanish. And English when I offered my passport for check-in. The front desk, very French, with a tad of Clark Gable, yes even with the skinny mustache lol. The Victorian era inspired lobby, with leather sofas and trinkets from around the world reminds one of yesteryear. I usually request a higher floor, but I was offered a second floor room, which I accepted knowing the elevator was tiny and worked at Victorian era speed. Plus, I'd be here for over a week, a longer stay, so getting in and out easily was the plan. I enter... Each room is unique. Great for solo travelers or young couples or old couples in love. That's if you don't mind waking to a portrait of Rudyard Kipling every morning lol. Yes, the theme here is all about the adventures of the iconic European Poet. The bed was high and comfy and warmly made. In my room, I had a large print of two Geisha women at tea. Rudyard was in my bathroom :3. The bathroom is very modern and Euro designed, which means only one side of the shower is covered. All good. This stay met standards for European Boutique stays, however expect minimal amenities, in fact, I had a ton of body lotion & liquid soap lol, but no trace of shampoo or conditioner. I was okay with it because I had several travel bottles from my stays in Italy. I guess I could have simply asked, but I would have assumed they would have noticed during cleaning. It was never replenished! Oh well:3 The toilet was clean and sterile but had a low pressure flush to it, if you know, you know haha. The view was meh, or lack of it from my room, hence not a 5* The small generic coffee maker was a nice touch with both regular and decaf instant options. Oui! I ended up getting my French roast in Montmartre, but still it's just a nice option to have in case of withdrawals :D. The lobby also offers you tea & Joe! In the end, I'd recommend R. Kipling Hotel for those wanting to immerse yourself into a more European experience. For me, I love European Boutiques because the vibe is more authentic versus gigantic American hotels and squares. To each, their own. I really enjoyed my stay, yes, even with Rudyard Kipling's voyeurism at my offered nakedness... ;)

I loved this hotel! My daughters and I stayed here on a girl's trip to Paris. The hotel is located about a block and a half from Moulin Rouge. Lots of restaurants and shops were close by. A creperie was on the block which made for a great late night snack! Overall it was an excellent location. We walked to Galleries de Lafayette, Sacre Cour and Rue de Martyrs. The hotel is in an old Parisian building with lots of character. The hotel lobby was small but warm and welcoming. We arrived early in the day so the room wasn't ready. The front desk person asked if we wanted coffee. Instead of directing us to it in the lobby, he made us each a cup and brought it to us! The lobby has seating. It also had a beautiful Christmas tree. There is an honor system bar with wine, liquor and mixers. The rooms were a nice size. We had a junior suite with a sitting area with pull out sofa and a bedroom. A coffee maker was also in room. Robes were also provided. The hotel decor is reflects the author Rudyard Kipling hence the name! It had motifs and objects from India and China. The hotel is part of the European Happy Culture chain but seemed more like a boutique property. I will be looking for this cabin next time I'm in Europe

Fantastic hotel! I stayed here for a week as it is down the block from our office. The staff was absolutely fantastic. They were very friendly and accommodating. Very cute lobby where they serve wine and snacks every afternoon, and a downstairs cafe for breakfast. The room was very small, but I liked that being from NYC. I had a corner room with windows that opened up and let you see down the streets. Very quaint. Next time I need to come to Paris for work I am going to make sure I come back here.