Paris 14th arrondissement-Observatoire Hotels

I really liked it, the hotel is located in the old building, our room was on the last (7) floor with a balcony. The spiral staircase goes upstairs and there is an elevator (did not work for 2 days). Very good breakfast - hot dishes - omelet, bacon, sausages, different pastries, muesli, flakes, fruits, vegetables, cheese, yogurt, coffee tea, cocoa., pleasant service and cleaning every day. Very quiet. The metro stop is very close, bakeries and shops, cafés, pharmacies - all nearby.

I have tried to base my review on the factors which the hotel (hostel) does have control of and ignore the views of other guests. The staff we encountered were all friendly and helpful speaking fluent English. We got some free towels (normally chargeable) and a room to store our luggage on our last day. The public areas are clean and tidy with a classy uniform wallpaper design throughout. We didn’t take any food instead opting to use the nearby Lidl for croissants and baggets although I think it was an option. The rooms were small with a sink, blackout blind, opening window, functional bed and an uncontrollable vent. There were four showers and three toilets per floor for communal use. The flat roof outside the window was strewn with rubbish (condom packet one of the more unpleasant), the bed was comfortable without being anything more there was no mattress protector (so I can understand the basis for other reviews) and the vent was continuously noisy - good job we were tired! The showers were clean and powerful if not a little too hot, the toilets however were often reduced to one as they were blocked and unsanitary. The area outside is the bottom end of pooville (I can’t use other language) arriving my heart sank although I was aware the outskirts of Paris are often questionable for tourists, it isn’t an area I’d want to be alone in at night. The reason for us booking here was the availability of a car park. The parking is two basement levels immediately below the hostel (not clear on booking) accessible by foot through a number of (broken) QR code security doors with nobody answering the intercom. The car exit had a metal gate and the entry a barrier so overall I guess very secure! but it is disgusting which doesn’t give you a feeling of security. Leaking pipes and a stench of urine in the stairwell complemented with walls covered in I don’t want to know what! It’s not luxury, it’s functional. You are in an (expensive) capital city and you pretty much get what you pay for, you’ve got to adjust your expectations. It was a good base for our two day trip in the city via a twenty minute metro ride.

This is excellently placed for getting around Paris. Near the metro, main station and central to walk to. English speaking staff, catered to us well. Clean room, as always in Paris they’re a bit smaller, but it’s a fair price. Would stay again.

Stayed here for 7 nights for our holiday in Paris. Service was great from check in to concierge to helping us open wines we bought outside. The concierge helped me to book the taxi to CDG, smooth and reliable. Our family room was spacious, and offered a great view to the Latin Quarter. Comfortable beds and well designed bathroom is exactly what we needed after long days in museums. The location was very convenient. Only 3 mins walk to Montparnasse station, and there is super market 1 minute away, which opens as early as 7am.

Nothing to say, simply perfect!

I assume that the hotel was chosen for family needs, when it was the only hotel with two steps from the family home and other solutions were impossible since Paris was blocked for yellow jackets. We asked for two rooms on the same floor, and we had a cold welcome at the arrival, and two rooms on different floors. They change our room after exposing it is shown what they promised us in the booking . We arrive in the room,the rooms have a stupid moquette,and usually it is to be reported (especially for those who suffer from acar etc),the “marital” bed is suitable for a person is less than one and a half square. Moreover they do not offer a extra culle service is so we have sleeped very badly since we had our son in our midst sleeping! The greatest problem comes,after an hour of arrival in the boys' room,the light is disappearing: the current doesn't work! they don't change our room, they don't refund us,but they leave us without light? ! ? ? ? ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! They also suffer the disturbing noise of the flag out of the hang that was badly attacked, because of the wind, it continued to hit strongly. We go down to breakfast in the morning (10 € per head for a pious breakfast and without a minimum of service) we tell the manager the problem and with distress says he can't do anything, inspected has made the gesture not to pay our children the breakfast shit!!! The way and attitude of the Lord are reproachable ,may seen anything of this!!! I don't recommend at least staying here!!! You are a shame for those who work in the hotel industry .

It's safe and quiet in an alley by the road

the staff and all was very professional, unfortunately I got a room next to the entrance of the hotel, with continuous noise from people coming and going until 1:30am with people being very loud, difficult to have a good sleep for a first night with jet lag

An excellent hotel for my weekend in Paris. Situated in a bustling area with plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés and with all modes of transport on the doorstep for when you want to explore the city. The room was modern, clean and quiet with a super-comfortable bed. Toilet and shower room were squeaky clean and fully equipped with everything you'd need. Continental breakfast at €10 was fresh, plentiful and delicious, as good as any of the nearby patisseries. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly and made me feel very welcome as a solo female traveller. I would highly recommend this lovely hotel as an ideal base to stay when visiting and exploring Paris. It's far better than the 2 Stars it's rated at. (Coffee making facilities in the room would have made my stay 5 🌟)

Close to Montparnasse station. A little noise in the night, because close to one street with a lot of bars. Good choice if you need to take stay close to railway station