Hôtel Sophie Germain

Fantastic location steps from the Metro made it easy to get to from Gare de l'Est and easy to get to other sightseeing locations in Paris. Also very easy access to the RER to CDG airport when it was time to leave. Beautiful room overlooking the back so it was very quiet. Well-appointed bathroom with shower and nice thick towels. Lovely breakfast in the lower level, very well stocked, great selection of food items and pleasant staff. Friendly and helpful front desk staff available around the clock. They kept our luggage safe for us when we arrived very early from Reims before the room was ready, so that we could go out comfortably into the neighbourhood to find a place for lunch.

This hotel is a fabulous location if you're planning to to any day trips out of the city to the Loire Valley, etc. because one of the major tour operators picks up early in the morning from the Catacombs - a 3 minute walk from the property. Our double room was larger than expected with plenty of space for suitcases, etc. We also had two small balconies which we loved. The front desk staff was wonderful; one gentleman even walked us from the hotel to the Monoprix and helped my Mom with her wine selection. The breakfast buffet was simple (boiled eggs, breads, jams, meats/cheese, yogurts, fruit, juices, coffee/tea) but certainly enough to kick start a day of walking. We walked to the Louvre (about 40 minutes away), Eiffel Tower, etc. from here.

The location is not the best, it's a bit far from the center but there is a metro station right outside the hotel so it's really comfortable. The breakfast was somewhat dull but as Paris is the mothership of amazing patisserie, it's really not a big deal- I just wouldn't recommend getting breakfast included when booking. The staff is super nice and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Plus, if you get a room on the top floor, you get an amazing Parisian view :) Over all, I really liked it!

Amazing location, great service, a perfectly sized room and while the bathroom was narrow, it was newly renovated and has all the necessities. There was air conditioning in the room which was a lifesaver. A very modern hotel in an old building. The mini fridge in the hotel room was a huge bonus and while there was no safe in the room, they at least had safety deposit boxes available. Note if you want them to hold luggage, the space for doing so is literally a closet, so while they were able to hold my carry-on for me before my train, I don't know how it works for full sized luggage.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Selma. She made so many phone calls on my behalf after I sprained my ankle; her help was invaluable. Everyone at reception was always welcoming and gave good, and accurate, information. The shower was great!