I have stayed at this hotel for 20 years with my mother. We went on a buying trip in April and found the hotel more updated. Everyone was friendly, as always and it is a wonderful location (withing walking distance to the Metro). Love the neighborhood.

My sister and I had stayed at the Hotel Studia before, and recently got back from another exciting trip to France, and stayed here again. You cannot beat the value. Yes, the room is not big - but if you are like us, and use the room simply to sleep in, after all you are in Paris, you're mostly out sightseeing..what more do you need? Room was clean, the bathroom seemed updated from our last trip. Breakfast is additional, and basic, but one might want to eat at a cafe for more variety (plenty of choices here!) Love having the balcony to look out upon lovely St. Germain Blvd. Location is excellent and there is a Metro stop right outside the hotel. One important note to know before you go: The hotel does not accept credit cards, so you must pay in Euros. Not a big deal. Truly, a great value and we will return once again to the Hotel Studia on our next trip to Paris!

Stayed there around Xmas 2009. Had a single room with shared bathroom. It is not a place to stay in and enjoy it comfortably, but then again, who would in Paris? Overall, the room was very basic and had a urinal and a sink with a small balcony facing the Boulevard. It wasnt very noisy at that time but I had the doors closed most of the time as it was in the winter and the weather was quite chilly. I would recommend booking early so you get a room with a bathroom, cuz it was annoying having to use the slowest lift I,ve ever used to go to shower in the top floor... Ah, I had to pay extra for each shower. Despite all that, Id strongly recommend the place mainly because of its location and ok room.

I hesitate to write, because this hotel has been our best kept secret for trips to Paris. But for our travel style (no frills, no white gloves or chandeliers, no valet service, if there's a TV it's ignored) it's the best deal on the Left Bank. If you want a fast elevator, a pool, a fitness center, 18th century antiques, and some chocolates on your pillow , go someplace else. If you want clean, basic accommodations, considerate service, ideal location, reasonable price, a base from which to lauch your adventures, and a room overlooking one of the most colorful streets in Paris (get a room with a view "qui donne sur la bouelvard"), this is the place. Best kept secret in the 5th Arrondissement...