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6 Rue Gregoire de Tours | 6th Arr., 75006 Paris, France
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BEST WESTERN Grand Hotel de l'Univers
Ranked #591 of 1,837 hotels in Paris
4.0 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
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California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“10th trip to Paris and I've finally found it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
7
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This location is incredible and I got quite a good deal on it - like $134 / night. I wasn't looking for a five-star experience; I know a 3-star needs to have comfortable amenities yet won't change my life with the details; all while not exacting a fortune from my wallet. So based on that description, this hotel is absolutely without fault.

10th trip to Paris and this is the best location I've even stayed in (Right or Left Bank). It's situated right in the heart of the 6th and festooned with gorgeous little shops and restaurants and street markets selling cheese, charcuterie, flowers, wine, etc. So many cool things to look at, eat, buy, drink that I was downright overwhelmed. Fantastic brief walk past a few charming parks and the Pont des Artes bridge right to the Louvre, and another fantastic walk in the other direction the Bon Marche. Last year I stayed on the Right Bank right off the Place Vendome - but I like this area better!

So the design isn't exactly my taste - it's got old silk-lined wallpaper and very overly ornate pictures and gilt mirrors. I'm more of a modernist. But you know what? After a while it really grew on me. Gold fabric wallpaper? Why not!? Breakfast was 12 Euros and I really liked it - big pitchers of coffee and steamed milk with baguette, butter, croissant, pain au chocolat, and then a hot buffet. You could certainly do worse. You can (should!) also go other places (LIKE PAUL - the patisserie right outside the hotel with croissants that smell so good you'll weep) but I was too lazy.

The people at the hotel were very helpful, personable and talkative, and didn't bat an eye when I couldn't hack the language.

Unless I win the lottery and can afford L'Hotel Paris right nearby, this will be my hotel for the next 10 trips :)

Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“fantastic stay, lovely hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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We had a beautiful time recently in Paris. Hotel wonderful, staff very nice and helpful and fantastic location. Could not wish for a better area to stay so accessible for restaurants, bars and sightseeing. Hotel was very quaint, lovely rooms and very clean. Staff could not be nicer.We will certainly return next year.

I would highly recommend.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Will go back next time I stay in Paris”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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This hotel has everything I look for, great location, good value, friendly staff. My wife and I were actually expecting to be in another Best Wesern Hotel in the St. Germain area, and were skeptical about being in a hotel other than the one we were expecting. We were very pleased at the welcome from the staff and the comfortable lobby. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Paris hotels have small rooms, and although ours was small, it was larger than we expected and very comfortable. Our room had air conditioning, large shower & bath, and no street noise. The single elevator is small and slow which is my only complaint. If you have trouble climbing stairs, I recommend a room on a lower floor. The hotel rate was lower than others in the area making it a good value. We decided not to add the breakfast as the hotel is right in the heart of several cafés, restaurants, and bars which offer a fantastic choice of dining options. Easy access to the metro and tourist attractions is a plus.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Berlin, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Hotel L'univers - The Flavor of Paris in this lovely hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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We just returned from a great trip to Paris and Provence. While in Paris, we stayed at the Hotel L'univers, located on St Gregorie De Tours ( 6th arrs.). It was lovely. Very clean , updated, we had a nice size bath with marble and large tub and sink. room was small, but nicely decorated with french decor! windows are sound proofed, which is needed as the hotel is on a busy small street with lots of cafes! And the have great mattresses!

Hotel is off the busy St. Germain Blvd. Close enough to walk to the Seine & Notre Dam, St Michel, Cafe deux Margot. A Taxi stand is 2 small blocks up. The Hop on Hop off bus/orange line stops on St Germain Blvd also..5-10 min walk from hotel.
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Oh..and there is a beautiful red carpeted spiral staircase from the lobby- but a small lift/elevator is available. ( and not too confining!):)

Our room ran about 130 euro. they have a real nice breakfast for 10e- located in a lovely wine cellar.

Don't hesitate to book.. it's real nice! ( but the streets of Paris are very!! hectic)

Enjoy! Bonjour!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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St. John's, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Location is excellent.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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The room was tiny. The price was good. The desk staff were BEYOND excellent. The location was super duper great. Right in the heart of everything. Close to subways. Close to major tourist attractions. Close to pubs. Close to great food. And yet quiet at night. Clean. Quiet. OLD but not in the "oh dear this is old" but in the "wow this has great character" old. Bathroom was good, new, clean. Internet worked perfect. Was never too hot or too cold in the room - just right. There is a breakfast downstairs but we never ate it for two reasons: 1) we often slept in and 2) there was such wonderful food all around us we had to try it while we were there.

Maybe a Negative: There isn't a room for luggage for after you've checked out of your room but before you leave the city. They just "leave it over there", ie around the corner from the front desk, kinda in eyesight of the front desk but just randomly by a never used bar and overused/old-looking chesterfield. Ours was safe and never touched but being a nervous nelly about that sort of thing, I was a tad leary. No one else seemed to have a problem with it though.

Tip: Hard to find originally. We walked by...and by...and by...and so did locals we asked. VERY SMALL SIGN. Use a map, every time.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 6 Rue Gregoire de Tours | 6th Arr., 75006 Paris, France
Price range (per night):* INR9,242 - 16,523

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