We were very happy with our stay and recommend Hotel Marais Bastille.
The size of our room was fine with plenty of room for luggage, closet hanging space and counter top space in the bathroom and bedroom. The room was also very clean. The “view” of the courtyard was a view of the three sides of buildings. However, we were mainly in our room to sleep, so a view was not important.
We were glad our room was only one floor up, since we were able to use the stairs except to move our luggage upon arrival and departure. The elevator is very small, accommodating two people or one person and some luggage. When we departed, we had to wait about 10 minutes before the elevator was available. Again, this was not important, but something to be aware of.
We were very happy to find that the stop for Bus 69 that directly serves the Louvre and Musee D’Orsay was very close to the hotel. Our bus journeys were mostly trouble free, but be aware that return service changes in the evening. Our outbound half hour trip became a return trip of two hours one evening, because we had difficulty finding the correct connections.
Two highlights were how quiet our room was and the service from Olivia who runs the breakfast room. Not only was our room quiet, but the neighborhood is quiet at night as well.
Although the breakfast room is very small, the selection is fine, especially the apple cake that Olivia makes herself. She also serves lattes, etc., as part of breakfast. Olivia is a treasure.
