Mercure Paris Gobelins Place d'Italie - Reviews, Photos - Just right for tourists

colt933

Nashville

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5 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“Just right for tourists”

Reviewed 14 July 2011

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Like most Parisian hotels, the rooms are small. But they are clean an comfortable. Our room had a queen size bed, color TV, mini bar, and was just what we needed after a hard day of sight seeing in Paris. The bathroom was very nice as was the view of the courtyard.

The breakfast was excellent as were the staff. I didn't see anyone tipping the breakfast room staff, but they were so helpful, I left a 1E coin on my table every morning.

You have to get a password for the free wi-fi, and it's only good for one device, but just ask and they'll give you several for your various devices (we had 2 i-phones and one laptop).

While not being in the middle of the touristy areas, the location is fine with the Metro just across Place d'Italie, bus stops, plenty of bakeries and restaurants within easy walk, many many ethnic restaurants, a shopping mall, monoprix, pharmacies, etc. This is a residential neighborhood. It's about a 1.25 mile walk northeast to Notre Dame, so not really very far from anything at all.

We arrived in Paris via Gare du Nord on the Euro Star from London and then took the Metro to Place d'Italie in the evening, several hours after rush hour. Schlepping the luggage through the Metro at this hour was no problem. We flew out of CDG and our flight left in the morning during the rush hour. We asked the hotel reception about the possibility of a taxi and were quoted $60 at least if they called one for us. But if you look out in Place d'Italie, you will find taxi stands. We just walked up to a taxi and asked "how much to CDG". It ended up being only around 40E, which was a small price to pay for not having to schlep our luggage through the Metro and RER.

This was our first trip to Paris and we stayed 8 nights. The Metro makes getting around very easy, like with any large European city. But I recommend the excellent bus system instead of the Metro, because you get a view with the bus.

Room Tip: Try not to get water on the bathroom floor from the shower!

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Evansville, IN

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“Great Location Away from the Crowd”

Reviewed 7 July 2011

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Peter_B2010

London, United Kingdom

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5 helpful votes

“Ok for business, but not that central for a city break”

Reviewed 30 June 2011

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Generally OK for a three night business trip. The 6th floor room was clean and modern, though the carpet had seen some action...

Pleased with the kettle they provided - had brought my own tea bags and milk so was a happy Brit. The aircon was put to the test & passed - it was 39 degrees outside on one of the days I was there. Breakfast is modest and continental.

The only 'complaint' - on three occaisions reception were unable to get a taxi for us, saying there were none available (at 8.30am?). It would appear either the hotel had upset the 13,000 taxi drivers in Paris or the taxis do not want to pick up a fare at the Mercure Gobelins Paris. We were told it would be quicker to pick one up at the Place d'Italie, this was mission so we had to use the Metro in the heatwave :-(

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Sasportas

Dusseldorf, Germany

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11 reviews

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8 helpful votes

“No frills, no problem”

Reviewed 29 June 2011

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This hotel is placed in a part of Paris you wouldn't choose if you had no business in the 13th arrondissement. But it takes you not more than 20 minutes by metro to reach the very heart of the Paris which tourists love. And the gargantuesque Place d'Italie where you almost fall into the metro station is surrounded by nice cafés and restaurants, by older and younger, beautiful and ugly buildings. The hotel itself is normal Mercure standard, quiet and tidy, with exceptionally friendly people at the reception. This makes it a sensible alternative to hotels more centrally located and much more expensive.

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NicJam

Renfrew, United Kingdom

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12 reviews

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6 helpful votes

“Quiet Hotel, Metro ride away from anywhere!”

Reviewed 28 June 2011

We arrived for a September weekend and a Paris Half marathon!
We arrived on the Friday and went straight out for a wander.
The hotel is just off the main square (although it's a circle?!), There were lots of little restraunts and bars around. There was also a huge Shopping center there too.

We found a nice italian just to the left of the hotel. Give it a try! The staff are really friendly and the food is amazing!

Went back to the hotel, with it's secure entrance and chilled out.
the room was on the ground floor close to the main door, we thought this would be an issue - but we never heard anything!
The room had the usual Tea and Cofee, TV and wardrobe space!
The bathroom was nice but the sliding door allowed you to hear everything - so turn on the taps guys!
The bath and shower was lovely - clean fluffy towels!

Breakfast was nice - I think we went down a little late as some of the hot food was already away. But there was still plenty to choose from.

Location, it was close to the metro so a jump from anywhere in Paris really!
The shops close on a Sunday! NO alcohol can be bought. No shop is open at all - we walked for miles on Sunday night for a shop that would allow us some snacks - but nothing! So get your snacks during the day.
Wifi is available but you need to get the pass code from reception - it is per device so if you and your partner both want wifi the both need a passcode. It also has a time limit too. But you can get another passcode when this runs out.

We left our luggage on the Monday until closer our departure time. The hotel had a cupboard where all the luggage was stored. It is first come first served depending on space. When we came back to collect - no issues at all.
I would go back to this hotel and this hotel chain!
Overall we had a very nice experience!