Paris Est Lafayette - Paris

Despite the cramped rooms (by American standards) this room was perfect for my wife and I. Loved the location, especially for getting on a train at Gare du Nord. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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Very good location for Metro, buses, and Eurostar for London. The hotel is not pristine, but the staff were very helpful. I thought the rates charged were very poor value compared to other city centre hotels providing more services.

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Breakfast and location were good. Adequate in general. Helpful staff.

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The hotel is in a marginal neighborhood. The room is depressing. The staff is cordial. The hotel has automatic room deodorizers on every floor which emit an overpowering fragrance that can make you gag. What are they trying to cover up?

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it's near Gare de Nord and Gare de L'Est, both walking distance. very convenient to all the transit lines and direct shot to CDG airport. This is in a less expensive location and you'll need to hop on the metro to hit nearly any landmark, but it is worth the lower price. The bfast was EUR 6 if you reserve in advance and has what you need to start the […] day. Read more

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The hotel bedrooms are very simple. The location isn't that great, it's very far from de Galleries Laffayete and other attractions. It's not a good idea to walk around at night or even get lost in this neighborhood. I definitely don't recommend for a first trip to Paris, you can get a wrong impression of the city.

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This hotel was hard to find. We walked past it twice. The staff were helpful enough but not overly friendly. The room wasn't a bad size but there was an unrequested single mattress in the floor which took up lots of space. The shower curtain was dirty and the decor not very attractive. It wasn't an awful place but I wouldn't stay there again.

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I booked this hotel because being close to gare du nord was my highest concern. It takes 4 min to walk to the train station. The hotel is a great, well run, nice cold breakfast with cheese, ham, and hard boiled eggs. The room was medium size, good size bathroom and everthing was clean. Inspected for bedbugs and found nothing, the room was clean. This […] hotel was adequate and comfortable. Restaurants were all around. If the center of Paris is your destination, this may not be convenient. It would be a minimum of 15 min by metro. Read more

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The staff was very helpful. The location was a short walking distance between two metro stations, which allowed easy accessibility throughout central Paris. The matresses were old, the rooms were small and dingy, but clean (which is most important to me). There is a grocery store just a few doors down, which is a great option for breakfast, snacks, […] and water. The rooms were nothing to brag about but it is priced comparably low. So, if you are not knit-picky, I would recommend this hotel. Read more

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Great location. Short walk to train station. Room was very clean and comfortable. Room was located near very peaceful alley so there was no street noise. Great service and helpful with recommendations. Would definitely return and recommend to others!

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Paris Est Lafayette is well located for arrival on train from CDG, near Gare du Nord. Also just a few minutes from a metro station that got me wherever I needed to go. Travel was made easy by helpful and pleasant woman at front desk. Room was fine for one person, though two would be crowded, but that is to be expected for such a reasonable price. Clean […] and bright hotel. Neighborhood is not posh but I didn't have problems as a single woman. Read more

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Everything was quite fine, nothing distressing or uncomfortable (tho the elevator is extremely small). At the same time, other than the helpfullness of the staff, nothing stood out as amazingly exceptional. It was a comfortable room for two nights, walking distance from the Gar du Nord train station. Fairly decent restaurants nearby (including an excellent […] Italian/Pizza bistro I can't recall the name...) We would stay there again, but wouldn't be heartbroken or without options if they were booked full... Read more

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Fairly pricey hotel near 'not so great neighborhood' of Paris (Eurostar station Gare De Nord). Even though, bit of a walk from this train station, location was convenient. It was close to super markets, restaurants, metro stations. But tour/excursion companies didn't know the existence of this hotel and neither would they pick up. Even train station […] information desk didn't know about this hotel when we were looking for directions. Took a family room suite. Kids room had weird stains on sheets & blankets. Bathrooms & facilities were "ok" but expected more for the price. Room ventilation was bad and the heat/ac didn't appear to have any effect. Breakfast was disappointing. All 3 days had exact same "limited" items. Wireless was extremely slow. Reception was fairly friendly but couldn't help much on tours or sightseeing. They had some standard brochures and we were on our own to make the calls unless we had booked it way in advance. Overall, wouldn't recommend for tourists unless they need to stay somewhat close to Gare De Nord (Eurostar) station. Read more

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staff was attentive, the room and hotel was very clean and inviting this was a plus, bed was hard but okay, quiet, we would stay again

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This hotel is a good enough hotel for those who would like to visit Pars. Since it is near Gare du Nord, it is very convenient to reach when arrived by train. It is very near the main metro lines with several stations nearby, it is a good choice as a place to stay. Do not expect too much of a service., but the service is good enough and the room is […] clean. For Paris, it is a good place to stay. Read more

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The room was very small but we did not spend much time in it so that was only a minor issue. The location of the hotel to one of the main train stations was great and we were able to walk to every major site except the Eiffel Tower from our hotel. The restaurant in the hotel was over priced so we did not eat there. There were so many other places to […] eat all within walking distance that we never ate at the same place twice. Read more

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As most know you don't get american style value for money anywhere in europe., but this was a reasonably-priced, centrally located little hotel. Room was clean, bigger than any room I ever paid an equivalent price for in London. Friendly staff who were happy to speak English when needed.

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It was very close to Gare d'Nord however the area offered very little in shops or restaurants. The clerks were bored and seemed upset to be bothered with us. The room was okay but was rather drab. Our TV never worked and they just said it was new and hadn't been programmed. Overall, there are too many hotels to bother with this one.

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The hotel is in a reasinably good area even though some corners smell of urine but it is the problem with Paris - it seems getting worse by the year. There are homeless people around and more than I can remember from previous trips. The hotel room is small but is nicely maintained, and the breakfast is very good. It represents reasonably good value. […] I would recommend it to friends. Read more

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Walking distance to Gare du Nord and the Metro. Front desk staff spoke English, breakfast buffet was sufficient.

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If you plan to go to Paris to visit the city, you need a good location, reasonable or above average comfort courtesy, and convenience. Paris Est is all of the above. Most folks arrive via Charles Degaulle and take the RER inton town, arriving at the Gare du Nord, luggage in hand. Leaving the station, Paris Est is less than a ten minute walk. The rooms […] are small but nearly everything in Paris is smaller than in the US, so no surprise here. The important thing is the staff is very helpful and friendly, a family atmosphere as it were, th lobby, breakfast area, adn rooms are impeccable, and the price is very reasonable. You can drop your things, take a nap to cure your jet lag, hop in the shower and you're off to see the sights using the RER/Metro at Gare du Nord as your home base. There is a loevely covered market and two convenience stores right next door, and a bucnch of brasseries.cafes across the street from the train station. Lastly, if you have two children traveling with you, Paris est is one of the very few hotels to have four-person rooms. That is what got us in the door and we were pleased by everything else. Read more

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Searched for a hotel for our family of 4 that wouldn't break the bank for our one night stay in Paris and found the Paris Est Lafayette. It was a great location coming in from Germany to the Est train station - just walked to the hotel a few blocks away. Had a room for 4 that included a separate bedroom with a double bed and 2 twins in the main room. […] Although it was small it met our needs and was clean. The staff let us store our bags when we arrived in the am and then stored them for us the next day till our evening departure. Very convenient to catch the metro right at the train station and go see all the sights. We didn't have the breakfast, there's a grocery store right around the corner where we picked up some croissants and rolls. Would certainly return to this hotel . Read more

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I was very impressed with L’Hotel Paris Est Lafayette. If one arrives in Paris by train at La Gare du Nord (North Station), you can walk to the hotel with your luggage in less than ten minutes. It’s probably 15 minutes’ walk from La Gare de L’Est (East Station). Please do not waste your euros on a taxi unless you are a large family with several suitcases. […] I was surprised just how close the hotel was to La Gare du Nord. For taking the Metro, guests have a choice of three stations, each within walking distance of the hotel. There’s a lovely grocery store three or four doors down from hotel, and there are many restaurants in close proximity (many situated closer to La Gare du Nord). The hotel has free wi-fi, which was incredibly convenient and helpful. I could make online bookings for day trips and sites around Paris from my laptop, and the hotel worked with me to print out my information. The rooms are small, but remember that you are traveling in Paris! Besides, you will probably only be in your room to sleep and prepare for the next day of exploring the beautiful, magnificent city of Paris. The rooms (which have air-conditioning!) are kept very clean on a daily basis, and the staff is very friendly. I enjoyed conversing with them in French, but if you do not know any French, almost everyone you encounter in the hotel is bilingual and can communicate well in English. Convenience is key, and Paris Est Lafayette is centrally located, with easy access to the Metro, fine cuisine, and grocery stores. I would stay there again on a return trip to Paris, and would recommend it to friends and family. Amusez-vous! Read more

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The hotel staff is not very friendly. We were promised free WIFI, but there was none. We could not access the WIFI from the room. The front desk did not help with that either. They are unfriendly and curt. Surrounding neighborhood is not the best, but it is a 5 - 7 min walk to Gare du Nord . Room was big and clean.

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great location, close to bus and metro. clean rooms, good breakfast, quiet location.

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It was close to the metro and train to airport Staff was pleasant Breakfast was good and a variety of choices only negative was the 3 blocks late at night from metro was a little scary but better after seeing it in daylight Can see Eiffel tower from room windows exciting at night

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i would like to say that i had the best time in paris and it was much better thanks to the staff of the hotel. People is very kind, the environment is familiar and it is a quite place. Thaks to all the people there who do their best for making their guests feel confortable. :D

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The room was pretty spacious and very clean. We had all that we needed there. The rooms were quiet. The hotel staff was helpful and friendly. We had a lovely time at this hotel. The location was very convenient for us as we came to and from Paris through the Paris-Nord train station just 2 blocks from this hotel. The Metro station was pretty close […] as well so it was easy to get deeper into the city during the day. Read more

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The biggest issue was the staff at the desk. No one seemed to know what was going on. You would get a different answer from each clerk. The next issue was the computer in the lobby for guest use......useless! Couldn't even use it to print boarding passes. And if you could make a connection, it froze or gave you a page that said it couldn't connect. The […] room was fine. The breakfast bar was adequate and cheaper than the places on the street. Location was seedy. Read more

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We chose the hotel for proximity to Gare Du Nord and the Disney Shuttle. The hotel was clean, quiet and the staff were very helpful. The neighborhood is what you would expect near two major train stations but it was safe and the hotel was very secure. My wife is big on safety and she had no worries. The kids loved the hotel and I liked being able to […] get in and out of Paris coming and going to and from London and Disney. All in all a very enjoyable stay. Read more

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Receptionist very friendly and very helpful with Metro and local sights.Travelled with three teenage boys.Good wifi. Rooms cleaned daily and towels changed.Great location.Would definately stay here again.

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Very good hotel ideally located at a 10 min walk from Gare du Nord. Very clean rooms with all comfort, good service, good breakfast served from 6am (even if they say 7am). I got a double room with 2 bedrooms for the price of a single. I will choose this hotel next time I come to Paris!

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We stayed in the Quad room - which was excellent for a family. It has a double room then a bathroom and a twin room attached. Two TVs and 2 wardrobes - so suited us with teenagers too. Breakfast only 6 Euros when booked in the hotel and it was fine enough. Good situation for transport links

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Hotel convenient to Norde and Metro. Room was modern and surprisingly good for Paris and price range. Breakfast came with price and was good, just pity only opens at 7 - but receptionist let me konw it was set up prior to that and so got some extra time which was good given my flight requirements. Wireless internet not available in room (5th floor) […] but good quality in reception area. Read more

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neighbourhood is a wee bit dodgy but not too bad. nice clean hotel with very recently renovated rooms. breakfast was passable but wifi was very iffy and only available in the lobby or cafe. pretty good value but i would hate to see what you get in a 2 star - holy moley!

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As I had selected the hotel based on the reviews, I have to say that I was quite disappointed on the whole. The reception staff were not very friendly (apart from the one we saw on the last day as we checked out!) - they rarely looked up and smiled when approached at the desk. We were given a room on the first floor which had very poor lighting . They […] did offer to change our rooms to one on a different floor with better lighting. This was better but we had to put up with an extra bed (a folding one) which they said they could not remove. The wardrobe had 2 hangers! They provide flimsy disposable plastic cups in the room. For a continental breakfast I expected a better quality of bread and croissants. The tea/ coffee are from a machine (lots of sachets of tea but none for English breakfast tea), half the time the baskets were not refilled. Positive points - clean towels and sheets; hotel is on a quiet street. Read more

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The room is way too small for two ppl not even enough to put the suitcase And no mini bar in the room ask to borrow the fridge the guy in reception is very rude I don't like his attitude at all as I'm working in hotel industry as well and when I took shower the water was leaking whole floor in the room!!! They just give us extra towels !!very bad service […] not even an apologies !!! Not even an real 3 stars hotel service you should get Read more

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Close to gar de nord and many places to eat .breakfast was 6€ if you don't want to eat out . could not complain about hotel although did hear some small complaints

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My associates and I always share a triple room when we travel our expenses are based on this and when we book we expect a triple room NOT a small double with a "Z" bed. The room could really not accommodate the extra bed as it wedged the wardrobe closed and and did not enable the window to be opened !!! I had to straddle my workmates beds to get to […] the loo. Nothing could be done for a room change as they were fully booked. However in an effort to pacify us we were offered complimentary breakfast which we accepted but the fact that we were all tired and aggravated by this did not help I am afraid. Oh TV I'd not work either. Read more

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simply loved this hotel it was clean even though the rooms were a bit small. the staff were very friendly and helpfull and we just loved staying there.

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This was a lovely hotel in a good location for those using Gard de Nord. There are some lovely bars and restaurants nearby which are very well priced. Staff were polite and spoke good English. We had a large room on the sixth floor which was quiet and had views of the Eiffel tower. Although there were a few homeless people nearby the area felt very […] safe. Would certainly go back. Read more

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Pleasant and comfortable. Breakfast good (at cheaper price). Wi-Fi was not working, though.

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I would recommend this hotel for a short stay if you are looking for somewhere close to Gare du Nord that's not too noisy. It's in a side street so is relatively quiet. Room was very small (2 adults, 2 teenagers) but did the job OK. Staff were friendly and helpful and hotel was nice and clean. The minimart 2 doors away was useful for provisions.PS. […] beware pickpockets on the metro - 2 small children tried (unsuccessfully) to lift my wallet! Read more

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The hotel staff were friendly and our room was simple and clean. We had travelled on the eurostar so this hotel was very conveniently placed and we were not disturbed by any noise (from the street or from other rooms). We didn't take the hotel breakfast as it seemed a little overpriced. The surrounding area was pretty awful full of beggars and tramps […] but that didn't really matter as overall we had an enjoyable stay. Read more

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