| From: RC, Denmark |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| A real gem in Paris - we'll be back! |
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| From: DA, USA |
| Date of Stay: September, 2008 |
| When I booked the Hotel Carofftel Gobelins Paris, I was looking for a reasonably inexpensive place to stay in Paris for two nights, close to the metro line and (if possible) in an interesting area. I speak French and, having been in Paris many times, didn't really require much in the way of concierge services, ao I usually go with a two star hotel. I had read favorable views here about the Carofftel Gobelins and decided to try it out. Well, it was great----not only for people who don't need help negotiating Paris, but, I think, for anyone looking for a good value. The proprietor is pleasant, tactful, and very willing to help with any questions, problems or glitches. I got the impression that, no matter what the problem, she'd find a way of handling it. (A great plus for travelers who might be nervous about being alone in a foreign city.) She speaks fluent English, too---not always the case in two star hotels. I had booked a single room, and was given one that was larger, airier and more comfortable than I'd been expecting: nice shower; plenty of towels. The surrounding neighborhood is pleasant and interesting: the nearest metro stop (Gobelins) is just a short walk away, as is Rue Mouffetard, with its colorful market and shops. I will definitely return to this hotel, and I'd recommend it for almost anyone who wants a quiet, clean, pleasant place to sleep at night, after spending the day experiencing Paris. |
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| From: AO, Australia |
| Date of Stay: August, 2008 |
| I think wi-fi access should be free. |
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| From: Diana Berriman, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| The hotel was perfect as a base for exploring Paris. It was in a good location - we walked just about everywhere, to and from the hotel, except for the day we went up the Eiffel Tower when we took the metro from the hotel to get there early to avoid the queues. Easy to walk to the river, taking in lots of interesting buildings / side streets / sights along the way. Plenty of places to eat by the hotel, nice Italian restaurant around the corner and several breakfast cafes. We had breakfast in the hotel one morning, it was good with plenty of choice. The only thing we really missed was a kettle in the room, we get cranky without a cup of tea. |
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| From: WN, USA |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| I have traveled all over europe on this trip and this was the worse hotel we stayed in. we had it booked for two nights and got out after one and they charged us for the second one even though we checked out in the morning. it is small, hot, no a/c, and in a bad area. had homeless folks down on the streets. not a good vacation place at all. |
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| From: JL, USA |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| This is a great location. Despite being on a busy avenue, the neighborhood is quiet and very pleasant. The Place d'Italie shopping center is just up the street, too. The rooms were fine - no AC, but fans, which worked for me. My single was small but adequate, and the double was very roomy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The door is locked at 11 p.m., but they were happy to open the door at the ring of the buzzer. |
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| From: SR, USA |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| We enjoyed the hotel. It was VERY clean and they came everyday to give fresh towels and clean the room. It was a good size room for the price. The staff was very freindly and helpful. Only thing was that you have to leave the key at the front desk when you head out. We returned back at 1:30 AM and they lock the front door at midnight. We had to buzz in and disturb the guy at the front desk to let us in, he seemed annoyed and said somethings in French I didn't catch. We did not know that they locked the front door at midnight or would have told them we would be in late. Other than that we enjoyed it bery much. Great location with a fresh oyster bar next door. Easy to walk to from the Metro stop. |
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| From: NV, Netherlands |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| Very nice hotel with friendly staff, hotel located at superb location. Restuarant next door serves very good food! Close to nice bars in Rue Mouffetard. |
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| From: Teresa Wilejto, Canada |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| This was our first visit to Paris and we loved everything about the whole trip.In fact we are already planing the next one in couple of years and we'll be staying in the same hotel.Location was ecxellent, super clean, staff- very friendly, owners run, easy access to metro stations,as well as bus and RER stations. Christine, thanks to you and your staff for very welcoming hospitality. Hope to see you soon. Teresa & Bob |
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| From: LY, USA |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| Quoted and paid 90 euro per night but found out it's cheaper when I arrived the hotel and saw the sign board. |
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| From: MN, Denmark |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| The hotel entirely fullfilled our expectations. The room was clean (and with a balcony as requested), the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect. We highly recommend breakfast at the first cafe at your right on the little square at the church in the direction towards the Latin quarter. |
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| From: LP, Italy |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| clean and quiet room. very close to underground and town centre. kind employees. really a good choise! |
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| From: Suzanne Weier, Australia |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| We stayed at Cafofftel Gobelins for 4 nights in March-April 2008. We chose the hotel after reading guest reviews and were very happy with our decision. The hotel is in a good location, with only a short walk to the Metro, farmers markets on Rue Mouffetard and a range of restaurants, pattisseries, etc. Our room was clean, quiet and big enough and the staff were friendly and helpful. |
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| From: AD, Italy |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| I travelled alone so I stayed in a very small single room, but everything was enough and good to have a point to stay in the night spending the main day out in Paris (that's great!) |
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| From: SW, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: March, 2008 |
| A very friendly and welcoming hotel. Conveniently located - a few minutes walk to the Metro - and extremely clean and well-run. The hard-working managers and staff deserve a particular mention. Our room (which overlooked the main street) was still very quiet. It was basic but comfortable and breakfast was very tasty! I wouldn't hesitate to re-book myself or recommend the hotel to anyone looking for a simple, convenient and reasonably priced base to explore this wonderful city. |
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| From: DW, Germany |
| Date of Stay: March, 2008 |
| Nice and friendly hotel with welcoming rooms, ideal for a perfect stay in Paris, would come back here! |
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| From: IJ, Sweden |
| Date of Stay: March, 2008 |
| Small but very friendly hotel with good location. Excellent value for money. The hostess Christine was unbelievable. Nothing was impossible to arrange! |
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| From: William Johnston, USA |
| Date of Stay: March, 2008 |
| The owner Christine was pleasant, efficient, spoke very good English and was very helpful with touring information, restaurant information, bus/metro scheduling. Arranged travel to airport with excellent cab driver. Convenient bus and metro stops. |
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| From: ILKER OZDEMIR, Turkey |
| Date of Stay: February, 2008 |
| room is very small...breakfast is poor...staff is very helpfull...location super...very close to metro station..and there are a lot of bars,restaurants,shops near the otel....especially,marty restaurant(near the otel)is perfect! |
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| From: PK, Poland |
| Date of Stay: February, 2008 |
| The best two-star hotel in Paris where I have stayed in Paris so far. Very clean, rather spatious (for Paris standards) room in good condition. Helpful personnel (they speak English as well), nice surroundings (Hausmann's boulevards, 10 minutes walk to Quartier Latin or Jardin des Plantes), very close to a metro station. But quite far from major points of interest (although this is not a big problem since Paris is a compact city and le metro is virtually everywhere). |
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