We stayed in this hotel on July 9, the night before flying back to the states, because our buddies from the UK like it. I had balked at staying here originally, based on their pictures, and thank God for it! The place looked like an aging Dennys, all done up in brown and orange. In reality, it was not too bad, although the elevator is constantly down, and you have to lug your luggage up and down dark flights of stairs... The entryway and front desk area reminds you of a youth hostel; it's functional and bare in the extreme...
The rooms are clean and most have a large window that opens out to the boulevard, where one can watch the energy of a real Paris street, in all its spendor. There is no air conditioning, but they have a fan attached to the wall. The bathrooms are fairly spacious, and ours had a tub and shower....the towels were cheap but clean. They have no king-size beds; only a smallish queen.

It really is right around the corner from the Champs, which is a plus, to be sure. The lounge and common rooms are grungy, but the staff are positive, accomodating, and almost all speak English. The beer is not cold, and you have to pay to use their computer, but you can almost always get online with ease....

I would much rather pay a bit more and get a rich Paris experience, but it was pretty okay for one night, and they gave us a little discount due to the broken elevator, which my husband thought was nice....

I don't know why, but am told all the Brits stay here....I guess they like that seventies ambience...

We stayed in this hotel for the location, thinking it must be nice near the Champs Elysees and the website looks good.
The hotel was nothing like it and it was dark, nearly dirty and really old. When they say it's 70's like, well it is fully, there is not one new thing in it.
This is a cash machine and they do not deserve 3 stars.
IT was horrible staying there and it nearly felt like staying in a hostel.
From the entrance to the lounge area and up in the rooms.
This hotel is not worth the price. I have stayed in 1 star hotels that were nicer and cleaner that this!
I am French and know a lot of hotels from staying regularly in Paris and I do not recommend!

I took my little sister for her birthday and after a long day sightseeing we found the hotel easily and our room was ready. it was clean and pretty quiet considering it was on a main road. very convenient for many restaurants, we ended up eating on the Champs Elysees which was a 2 minute walk from the hotel - just at the end of the road. Staff were very friendly and helpful. No problems at all. Breakfast was good, continental but filling. The breakfast room was a 70's time warp but it was clean. I would definately stay here again as it was so close to the Champs Elysees, shops, restaurants and Metro stations. We got a good rate through Superbreaks.
Would definately recommend this hotel.

I have stayed at this hotel atleast 6 times. My husband and I will be staying there for the Christmas Holidays for 3 days. It is a little worn but the location is excellent. My room has always been clean. This hotel can not be beat for the location. It is one block from the Champs, metro, restraunts. Saturday night can be alittle noisy if you have a room on Rue de Boetie, lots of people out for the night. So if you want quiet ask for another room.
I contact the hotel directly for reservations. They have taken credit card information but never have charged my account. I always pay at end of visit. These people are very courteous and helpful.

Considerin I paid 4 euro on the Champs for coffee, 9 euros for breakfast was a deal. Plus they serve a pot of coffee!!

I have also dealt with some unreliable hotel booking companies on my travels but not in France.