Hôtel Gaston

“A decent city Hotel”

The hotel had friendly staff, and it has a really nice and warm vibe. The interiors are not polished and the walls had some scruffs, but that gives it its chic look. You would most likely get the very best from the place if travelling alone or as a couple, as the rooms are beyond cosy! The lift ca… more

The hotel had friendly staff, and it has a really nice and warm vibe. The interiors are not polished and the walls had some scruffs, but that gives it its chic look. You would most likely get the very best from the place if travelling alone or as a couple, as the rooms are beyond cosy! The lift can just about carry two people We reserved the privilege room with a cot as it was me and my husband travelling with our 2 year old daughter. The room was very modest in size. We had to fold our pram and just about managed to fit in our large suitcase. Navigating the room with the 3 of us was a bit of a challenge to say the least, as it is always awkward getting ready. That said, the room is clean and we have a lovely view of the overlooking street. The biggest gripe with the place is the shower. You essentially need to hold it, as the way it is situated is not hanging overhead, but directly in front of you (which is weird). If you leave it that way, the water gets everywhere. We has to use a couple of towels to dry the floor which is a waste. The flow of the water won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I personally didn’t mind it, but can see why it would annoy people as it feels like mist spray rather than a steady stream of water. The breakfast was a usual affair in that it was continental with cold cuts. There were no hot foods such as porridge. Location wise - it is a little out of central Paris, but you have two metros within walking distance which were Wagram and Pont Cardinet. A tip for parents - you are are better off going to Pont Cardinet as it is one of the few metros in Paris to have a lift and escalators. As far a 3 star city hotels go, Hotel Gaston ticks all the boxes. And for the value that you are paying for a night, it is worth it. However for families - even when travelling with under 2, definitely order a triple room. Even if they say a double room can fit a cot, it is one mighty squeeze.

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“Value for money!”

We booked via Secret Escapes and got a nice deal. The rooms are small but cute, daily room service is good, location is super safe, reception open 24 hrs, iron available on request and decent small breakfast. We personally had a good experience, specially keeping the price in mind. We were struggli… more

We booked via Secret Escapes and got a nice deal. The rooms are small but cute, daily room service is good, location is super safe, reception open 24 hrs, iron available on request and decent small breakfast. We personally had a good experience, specially keeping the price in mind. We were struggling to find a mid-range hotel in peak summer holidays and found this bargain deal on Secret Escapes.

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“Ok for one night”

Good location and average service but ok for one night that I spent as didn’t have lot of stuff; I’m not sure how would I move with more things because the room was really small. Breakfast is very poor and it has to be improved. I’m not sure that I would stay there when visiting Paris again, only i… more

Good location and average service but ok for one night that I spent as didn’t have lot of stuff; I’m not sure how would I move with more things because the room was really small. Breakfast is very poor and it has to be improved. I’m not sure that I would stay there when visiting Paris again, only if I have no other options.

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