Husa Grand Hotel was basic but well met my needs for a 3 night stay in Paris.
The rooms were very small, with basically only room for the bed. i was staying alone, but i imagine that having 2 people in the room would have been squashy. the bathroom was fairly new and everything worked fine.
i couldn't believe how quiet the rooms were, especially as the hotel is located so close to the Moulin Rouge area. It is definitely far enough away from this 'red light' district though, there is only one section of overt 'sex shops', then the rest of the area is nice restaurants bakeries and shops. It's also within easy walking distance of the Montmatre area, which has divine little clothes shops and deli's etc.
there was no mini bar, and the fridge wasn't working and they didn't fix it even after i asked. there is a TV in the room but no channels with English or English subtitles. it was amusing watching Grey's Anatomy with French voiceovers though!
The complimentary buffet breakfast was lovely and very French - croissants, paine croissants, and a selection of other cold meats and cheeses.
the staff spoke English well, and although not overly friendly (like most Parisians i found) they were helpful with transport and other local enquiries. the metro lines were only one block away, and i found the bus services to the Eiffel tower and the Louvre were cheap and easy.
the weather while i was there was rainy but mild still, just make sure you pack an umbrella because to buy one wasn't cheap!
- Husa Grand Paris
