Disappointed with my stay at this hotel! Rarely leave reviews but I spend a lot of time in Paris and there are much better boutique options for this cost.
PROS
- Comfortable beds
- Stunning rooftop
- Great location (if you like being in the thick of it)
CONS
- Misleading rooms: advertised balcony/terrace is shared not private which is not clear in any photos or descriptions so if you want a romantic balcony vibe, don't expect that.
- Rooms are a decent size and very 'instagrammable', but WORST room design. If you like to unpack there is almost 0 storage within reach (apart from a shelf and hangers my 6ft3 partner could hardly reach). No drawers, or shelfs in the entire room or bathroom . Cleaner was leaving the towels on the toilet seat there was no where to put them! Shame they didn't design this better as room is a good size for Paris.
- Rooms are generally dark, bathroom lighting is terrible for getting ready. No full length mirror or mirror in the main room so you are left getting ready in a dimly lit bathroom.
- Staff meant well but service not the best: Mentioned our disappointment in the balcony to concierge and they offered us a free bottle of champagne. They forgot to bring up the champage for an hour when we requested it, and gave it to us without glasses, which meant we couldn't even drink it as we were rushed to go out.
Recommendation: Book at Hotel de Nel 2 a couple of streets away or Les Bain instead, Swing by Experimental for drink only instead.
