A decent stay in a great location, the hotel is well-placed, within easy reach of shops, restaurants, and public transport, with the station Gare du nord about 20 minutes away on foot.
The room was clean and tidied daily, which is always appreciated. The décor is charming and very much in keeping with the hotel's theatrical theme. There's a kettle in the room, and the lift, while slow, does the job.
That said, a few things fell short of the four-star billing. The air conditioning was running but not powerful enough to cope with the summer heat, making the room uncomfortably warm, a fridge for cold drinks would have made a real difference. The room itself was on the small side. The TV only receives local channels with no option to connect your phone, which feels outdated. Sound insulation is also lacking, noise from neighbouring rooms was clearly audible, particularly comings and goings in the corridor.
Overall a pleasant enough stay, carried largely by the location and cleanliness, but not quite what you'd expect from a four-star property.
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