Select Hotel

We have just returned from a 4 night stay at the excellent Select Hotel, in the very lovely Place de la Sorbonne. Located in the Latin Quarter (Arr. 5), with good restaurants close by, the hotel is also within walking distance of several notable attractions on the Left Bank and Notre Dame Cathedral and the Marais district across the river. In fact, we found it to be the perfect base from which to explore Paris and just far enough away from the tourist gift shops, cheap eats and traffic throng that line parts of the riverside roads.||The hotel is modern and our executive double room (No 37), if somewhat on the small side, was comfortable and well equipped including TV, safe, mini bar and desk. The bathroom with wet room style shower cubicle was also well equipped with drench head and hand held showers, complimentary toiletries, basic hairdryer and use of dressing gowns. The small windowless toilet, with doors, was separately located at the entrance to the room. Air conditioning (vital as the outside temperature hovered around 30 degrees) was efficient, unobtrusive and extremely quiet. The bedroom window opened for natural fresh air.||Breakfast (for an extra charge) is a continental style buffet with endless coffee or fruit juice offered and a limited selection of hot breakfast food such as scrambled eggs and bacon also available. There is a small bar which is staffed by the reception staff on request but we never saw it being used. Indeed, given that there are three typically Parisian cafe bars immediately outside the hotel with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, we felt we were well catered for in that respect.||All the staff on the reception desk, Laurent, Maria, Miguel, Melvin and Yassine, were friendly, spoke English and were very helpful. When we described the kind of restaurant we were looking for, they recommended local restaurants which fitted the bill. They were also able to suggest the best ways of getting to our target destination, be it bus, Metro, train or walking. ||The cost was not exactly cheap but for a Paris city centre hotel in July, we felt it was good value. Highly recommended.

Charming, Thoughtful, and Well-Located We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout, which made us feel very welcome. The location was perfect—tucked away in a quieter part of Paris, which we appreciated after spending time in some of the busier neighborhoods. That said, the walls are a bit thin, so we did occasionally hear nearby neighbors, but it wasn’t a major issue. One of the things I truly appreciated was the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. It was clear that being environmentally conscious is part of their ethos, which made our stay feel even more thoughtful. If I could make one suggestion, it would be to add a self-service water and ice station for refilling water bottles. We had to ask each time, and while the staff were kind, I could tell it wasn’t the most convenient setup for them either. The decor and overall style of the hotel were beautiful—modern, tasteful, and very Parisian. The air conditioning was a huge plus during our summer stay, and we were so thankful to have it. All in all, it’s a lovely spot with great vibes, and I would absolutely recommend staying here!

This is absolutely the cutest boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter. We walked from the hotel to the Louvre and to Notre Dame as well as many other places. The staff were so helpful and spoke English as well as many other languages. We were quite impressed with the hotel staff. They also gave us great food recommendations. The room was comfortable and quiet as well. We also appreciated the cold ice water, cookies, and candy bar in the lobby. Definitely a great place to stay!

Rooms were very clean and staff was friendly. Robe and slippers were provided, and water and snacks were offered in the lobby. Room was small but that is to be expected in Paris. My only gripe about this hotel was that the beds were very firm. ||||Location was perfect and very close to the Metro. Many restaurants and cafes close by. I would HIGHLY recommend going to Au P’Tit Grec for crepes. It is not even a block away and they were the best crepes I’ve ever had. I will be staying at this hotel again when we return to Paris.

This Select Hotel is on the Rive Gauche in the Place de la Sorbonne. The rooms, though small (which is par for the course in this desirable section), are very clean and comfortable. A shout out to Miguel at the front desk who is wonderful and a wealth of information. He, like everyone at the front desk, is fluent in French, English and maybe other languages as well. We had an Executive Room (for the American queen sized bed) on the sixth floor (there is an elevator) which overlooks the Sorbonne and also has a view of Sacré Coeur on Montmartre in the distance. The window opens, so each evening we could listen to music in the square below and catch the breeze. The hotel is perfectly situated for 5 minute walks to Musee Cluny, the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Gardens. It is a longer walk to Notre Dame and St Chapelle. We are in our 70s and, while I could have made the walk, my wife could not so we took the Metro (with a stop right outside the Musee Cluny) or a taxi. There is a Monoprix store near the Cluny to grab groceries and wine and the room has a dorm-sized refrigerator.

I LOVED this hotel. Everyone appreciates different aspects of Paris, it’s of course a personal choice, but for me being a bit off the main tourist path in a relatively quiet and picturesque location was just right. The historic Sorbonne Chapel that faces the square that the hotel fronts is stunningly beautiful. There’s a fantastic archeological museum just down the street and the Pantheon is nearby surrounded by a neighborhood oozing with charm. The Luxembourg Gardens are also 5 minutes away, if that. The hotel itself was great with small but very comfortable rooms filled with character. I liked the windows that opened onto the square as well as exposed stone walls and beams on the ceiling. The staff was also unusually thoughtful and attentive. I will be staying at Hotel Select again when I return to Paris and you should too! You can’t pick a better hotel.

The service at this hotel is amazing. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. Everything is said with kindness and a smile. The location is great as it’s near the Luxembourg gardens and in front of a square with a water fountain. I upgraded to a suite and it was wonderful. The bed was a bit hard but it was such a nice and relaxing room I was willing to forgo it. I would come back and stay here again.

Wonderful hotel in beautiful location! We stayed for 3 nights - great room (deluxe) which faced onto the tree-lined square. Very comfortable bed, and spacious room (Room 16), clean, lovely toiletries. Robes & slippers in the bathroom.|Staff are friendly & helpful. Lovely touch of flavoured water (fresh lemon & mint), homemade biscuits, pastries & selection of sweets in the lobby area.|3 cafes/restaurants in the square - all very relaxed, great food & drinks.|Would definitely recommend the hotel and will probably return!

On our recent stay in Paris, we decided to stay at a place that was near the heart of it all, so we chose the Select Hotel Rive Gauche. Upon checking in, we were greeted very warmly by Maria Teresa. The front desk staff was always very friendly and helpful. It is important to note that this is a boutique hotel, with rooms that may seem smaller by American standards, however, they are quite comfortable and the location can't be beat. Luxembourg Garden is less than a 10 minute walk as is Notre Dame. It is also very close to bus lines and the Metro as well was numerous dining options.

This hotel is at the best location possible in Paris. Walking distance from Notre Dame, le Louvre, Champs Elysée, Arche de Triomphe, Musée d'Orsay. Plenty of restaurants, cafes and small shops around. Very affordable, clean, beautiful and comfortable hotel. The rooms are spacious compared to other European hotels. The bathroom is large and well equipped. Also has a minibar, and enough space to put our clothes up for a week. There's a small desk and 2 comfy chairs. They provide two soft bathrobes and slippers. The hotel has a lovely bar and several cozy sitting areas to lounge. They allowed us to use the breakfast area to enjoy our own sandwiches a glass of wine with our friends. Last night I asked for a glass of wine and was able to sip on a nice glass of Bordeaux in my room. They have lemon water in the lobby all day long and also tea and pastries in the afternoon free of charge. The staff is very polite, they all speak English and are most helpful about finding the best activities around town. Highly recommend this place. 10/10.

This hotel is excellent from the location to the amenities it offers and the staff who are friendly and so helpful. Its right next to the Sorbonne and an excellent little cafe steps away. The room and bathroom are beautiful and well equipped. The staff were top notch. They were so helpful and friendly. I can't wait to return to Paris and stay at this American hotel.

Great location, amazing staff, most comfortable bed, shower with the most pressure! Highly recommend this hotel!

We booked a 'Standard Double Room(aka Small Cozy Room).' There are a lot to like about this hotel. The stylish decor, AC, WiFi, location, good size shower stall, full size shampoo & body wash, robes & slippers, well-lighted bathroom. However, they need to have usable outlets or USB plugs next to bed. There was only one outlet and it was being used by a lamp. They did have 2 USB plugs and 2 powers outlets by desk. The bathroom sink took a little getting use to. The mechanism to turn on water was a bit strange. The staff didn't impress me as being interested in your comfort, compared to other hotels. I looked at breakfast buffet options. It didn't look appetizing to me, so I didn't try it. Also, my room was on level 3. We couldn't find it. It wasn't listed on directory on wall when you step out of elevator. It's a weird room number. We went back down and a staff member had to escort us to our room. The room I have was small. But it was priced accordingly. It looked out onto atrium of building. Overall, I would give this hotel 3.75 stars.

This was a great find, thanks to our travel agent. We took a train from Charles de Gaulle Airport and got off at Luxembourg station. The hotel was only a few minute walk away. Close proximity to Cluny-Sorbonne, Saint-Michel or Odeon metro stations and bus stations. Centrally located in Latin Quarter. Ten minutes walk to Notre Dame de Paris and a few minutes from Jardin du Luxembourg. Rooms are small, but modern. More importantly, beds are very comfortable and air conditioned! Extremely friendly and helpful staffs. When we return to Paris, we will definitely stay at this hotel again.

When I got off the plane, my feet were so swollen my shoes looked like they were baking a couple of brioche loaves. So it was essential for me to check in to the hotel to get some much needed rest and for my feet to deflate from their sad, bloated state. Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle airport, we encountered our first rude French person in a surly cab driver who took one look at us and whipped off a quick, "Next cab for you" in dark, inscrutable Fringlish (English with thick French accent). The second cab driver came for us in roughly 45 minutes. Of course, it started to rain. Not a very auspicious beginning. We arrived at our hotel, checked in with a very friendly bell clerk who asked where we were from. We always say San Francisco, because really, I could say Union City and I might as well be saying "Buttmunch, Idaho" because I'd get the same blank stare. The French have a thing for San Francisco, perhaps because it engenders the same scorn from conservative middle America who thinks nothing good ever hails from the city of lights or the liberal hippies from that city of gays. Unfortunately, the room he assigned was not ready and I walked into a very unpleasant smelling and looking room. We informed, not complained, of the room's current state and received an apology but not a different room. We got the same room after being told to come back in 30 minutes. The brioche loaves in my shoes continued baking. I was a little disappointed to have received the same room; it was like seeing the before of the before and after picture. The room was the size of a thimble but who stays in their hotel room in Paris? Actually, everything was small: the elevator (Pru and I went in 2 separate trips); the tub--might as well bathe in your sink. But once again, you are in Paris. Only sleep in your room and enjoy the vast offerings of the city.

Booked at this hotel for a first-time visit to Paris. I was blown away with how incredible our visit was. Our room was clean, and our view was exceptional--looking over the courtyard. The view was incredible!!! We felt as if we had a little alcove of Paris all to ourselves to experience the when we looked out our windows. the staff spoke English and was incredibly kind/courteous. I felt that they went out of their way to give us the best experience for our short stay, especially when we asked for bottle openers/irons/forgotten toiletries. I felt like our experience was exactly as advertised on TripAdvisor. Will upload pictures soon!

This is a wonderful find. Was drawn here first by Hotel Tonight but then paid full fare next night and only left because sold out. Rooms vary and staff made sure we got a bit bigger room than first assigned. Staff most helpful and friendly, but the very best part is the rain shower in our particular room. The water pressure is strong and this rain shower cures all that ales you. I have spent many years in baths on trips on several continents, but this is up there with the best.

Bonjour! I'm freshly returned from belle Paris, and I had a lovely stay at Hotel Select. We paid under $200 Canadian per night thanks to an Expedia.com deal, an incredibly reasonable price, especially for the location. The Latin Quarter, particularly near La Sorbonne, isn't too touristy, but is walking distance from all a tourist could want. The 5ieme is old Paris charm at its best. Alley after alley of wine bar, cinema, world class restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops. If you're a Francofile considering a visit, this hood is for you! The room had a large tub, comfy bed, free wifi, robes and windows that open onto a beautiful little courtyard. Given you won't spend much time awake in your room in Paris, it's perfect... who needs a king bed and HBO when you have cobblestone streets, rosé champagne and all of the fromage?

Stolen Jewelry ! Please be aware It has taken me a while before attempting to write this. On our 15 anniversary trip we chose Paris and this small hotel. On the last day my engagement ring and Movado necklace was stolen from our room ! I Repeat I did NOT MISPLACED IT or LOSE IT, I knew exactly where I left it .and even saw it that Morning.,35 min later after leaving . We called hotel they sent their cleaning lady and miraculously DISAPPEARED !! I was told not to call Police !!!! Please go home . Needless to say we missed our flight , filed police report !!! Response HOTEL after emailing them a few times; we are NOT responsible for anything in the room unless it's in the safe ! So please choose another hotel that will ensure your safety and belongings !!!!! And will have HONORABLE STAFF.

I was really happy to find this hotel after some less than positive experiences at others. The rooms are stylish, there is a nice downstairs place to sit and work, free, good internet, friendly staff and a good price for paris (about $200 a night). I also really liked that the rooms have nice bath tubs and radios. Those were nice touches. You can't beat the location either. Right in the middle of the latin quarter. 2 mins from the Pantheon. Loved it!!!

The Select Hotel Rive Gauche is a 4 Star Hotel in a great area of the Latin Quarter. The area is quite and centrally located with easy access to Il de la Cite and San Germain. The upscale room was nice but smaller than I had anticipated especially since it was marketed for up to 3 people (one of which would have to be a child to fit on the couch/bed). The bathroom was spectacular with two sinks and a great shower. The breakfast buffet was just OK especially considering the 4 Star rating and the fact that one pays extra for the buffet. Buffet selections were limited and the overall layout was confusing. Overall if the Hotel had been cheaper I would have given it 4 star rating but considering the price, the small room, and the extra paid for breakfast I give it 3 stars.