I stayed here for a work trip for one night and was pleasantly surprised at how nice the hotel was. Smart, clean and modern and a 2-3 minute walk from the nearest metro stop which was in turn only 2 stops from Gare Du Nord. My room was big and clean and also quiet being at the back of the hotel but the shower wasn't great (this might have only been my room).

We stayed here for one night and it was perfect for us. The location was ideal as it was very close to the tube station, just about 5 minutes walk away. The room was very clean, bed was comfortable, bathroom was also clean and good shower. The room has a safety deposit box which is good and we used that when we went out at night as we didn't want to take our passports with us. The receptionists were very friendly and helpful and we couldn't have asked for more. We didn't choose to have breakfast so we can't comment on that.

About 2 minutes walk from Gare du Est and the same distance to Place de la Republique we found the hotel to be a perfect 2-night stop. Staff are attentive and for those of us who find French a challenge they do not mind English. We always find it strange in France that a country which has a huge influx of English speaking tourists their hotels almost entirely restrict English language tv to the BBC world news. Okay, who wants tv in Paris? Having spent a couple of days seeing 'everything' one night would have been pleasant. Nevertheless, a good choice and if you are fit and active 'everything' is within walking distance. Even the Eiffel Tower was only an hour stroll away. Breakfast was basic but wholesome and good value, for Paris, at 9 Euro. We didn't find the rooms as small as some people appear to be suggesting - perhaps they are bigger on the 6th floor? One romantic observation was the realisation we could see the top of the Eiffel Tower from our room. Boulevard Magenta is a very busy road day and night so if you are sensitive to traffic noise look elsewhere or ask for a room on the top floors. Could have been exhaustion, trying to cram so much in to 2-nights, but we were not really troubled by it.

this is a tourist hotel, and it makes no apologies for it. the rooms are small, but clean. breakfast is worth taking and is excellent. it has an elevator, which is a rareity in paris. the nearest metro station is only 50 metres, on the same side of the street as the hotel.

If you are just passing through paris and want something that is good value for money -- and relatively inexpensive -- go for this place.