Hotel Villathena

“Good value, Clean Hotel, Kind Staff”

I was more than impressed with this hotel. The location is terrific. Just a quick walk through a small park from the Gare Saint Lazarre (hint - don't exit the metro through the marked exits - go upstairs to the level with the trains and exit the station to the right of the trains, as you're facin… more

I was more than impressed with this hotel. The location is terrific. Just a quick walk through a small park from the Gare Saint Lazarre (hint - don't exit the metro through the marked exits - go upstairs to the level with the trains and exit the station to the right of the trains, as you're facing the tracks. The exit is just past the trains that go to Normandy. This will put you up the hill towards the hotel.) The hotel is on a quiet street, with pharmacies, restaurants, and quick bites to eat. Le Comptoir de l'europe is a nice little cafe to sit in the evening for people watching (see Alex, he's great), and Pacha Kebob is a take out joint with really good food and generous portions at a great price. Take a short walk northeast towards Mont Martre, and you're in the Pigalle, a great neighborhood for restaurants and wonderful shopping. A few blocks to the south, and you're at Au Printemps, a large department store. Yes, the rooms are small, but that's normal in Paris, by US standards. But, they are clean, the shower is hot, the beds are comfortable, and the A/C works beautifully; after a long day of walking around the gorgeous city of Paris, it was perfect. We slept well. Our room had a safe, a second sink, and a small refrigerator. I found the staff to be very kind and helpful. Yes, most of them spoke English, but knowing a little bit of French (bonjour, pardon, merci) goes a long way to open the door to communication in all of Paris. Great value, safe hotel. I will return!

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“Modern clean room.”

Very helpful staff and clean room. Bed was very comfortable and bathroom was very modern. Mini frig and ac did not work but it wasn’t hot while we were there. Room was very small. Hard for 2 people to maneuver. Located conviently near subway stations.

“Recommended for close proximity hotel to St Lazare and Printemps. But dont expect for any storage in the room.”

The rate is moderate as its Olympic season. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The lift went to the room. Howeve, room is small but its Paris! Close proximity to St Lazare and everything around the corner but at a quiet street. Highly recommedable but if rate is around $120.

“Great hotel”

Stayed here during the olympics and the location was perfect. Close to Saint Lazarre station for travel to anywhere in Paris and walking distance to tourist locations such as the Louvre. There are plenty of great bars and restaurants near by as well as a Boulangerie for breakfast pastries. The ro… more

Stayed here during the olympics and the location was perfect. Close to Saint Lazarre station for travel to anywhere in Paris and walking distance to tourist locations such as the Louvre. There are plenty of great bars and restaurants near by as well as a Boulangerie for breakfast pastries. The room itself is quite small, as to be expected in Paris. However it was big enough for our needs and the aircon in Paris summer was a lifesaver! Only reason I took off a star is we got woken up on numerous nights by some Americans talking loudly in the corridor and slamming their doors so could potentially be better soundproofing.

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