We confirmed our stay although from some reviews it seems that the close proximity to the metro/RER could have been a security issue concerning the vicinity as is the case with most big cities. Another reason was that most hotels were not able to be sure that they can fit in an extra bed for a child in a standard room, never mind the extra charges. Hence this place is suitable for families and it was evident at breakfast that there were indeed many families with children staying here.
The room we stayed in was actually a duplex studio whereby the extra sleeping berth was converted from the sofa. The kitchenettes was well equipped, the microwave was particularly handy for late night snacks bought from Monoprix. My daughter absolutely loved the Sodebo brand of pasta boxes. The main bedroom was in the upper floor with the main bathroom which was huge by any standards. The studio was clean, but the wear and tear on the floor boards, and staircase made it look a bit scruffy. Sad to say, it looked like they got the cheapest renovation contractor when converting the apartment block to a hotel. To be fair however, where it mattered most to us, it was faultless.
The breakfast room is an underground cafe that could not cope when the crowd decided to pull in half an hour before the official breakfast time was up. But the service staff had a positive attitude and worked extra hard to clear the tables quickly, replenish the run out items and they made sure that everyone was eventually catered for. Coffee was good with extensive range, and there were three types of juices, bread, cheeses and just about anything they offered. The decor was cosy with comfortable table and seats despite the lack of space.
We could have taken the RER or Roissy bus to the airport if not for the fact that we had bulky suitcases and a young child with us. The hotel reception was very helpful from day one, booked a taxi for us. The trip was 57€, which was close to 2 times that of the RER/bus option. We thought the extra amount was decent considering the added comfort.
So yes, we will stay here again if the standards remain the same.
- Residence Hotel Paris
