Hotel Aida Marais Printania - Paris

It was good: the staff was friendly and attentive, the room was clean, and the hotel was centrally located. The only negative was the narrow spiraling staircase, which was only a problem on the days we checked-in and -out.

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The staff were the best thing about this place. Friendly, accommodating, good English. Lobby is nice but the rooms are small, squarish and have cosmetic issues--visible caulking, for example. I wouldn't want to stay here for a week but for three days, it's better than adequate. Morning buffet is not free, a bit overpriced at 12 Euros, but much more […] than a croissante and a coffee like some other places. Nearest station is Jacques Bensergent but more accessible to the city is the Place de la Republique Metro station and only very slightly farther away. Clean up the cosmetic issues (and lower or eliminate the price on the breakfast) and this could be a four star hotel instead of three. Read more

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Nice staff, but the hotel is really no frills. and I wonder for the price is there something better.

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We stayed at this hotel for 2 weeks, the staff was very helpful in answering our questions and giving very accurate directions to any of the local attractions. They were able to fix any problems that came up in a very timely manner. The hotel is located within 2 blocks of 2 different metro stations. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries […] within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay here, and would stay there again. The cleaning staff was very diligent about cleaning our room everyday and stocking the room with towels. The shower was awesome with good water pressure and hot water.The multiple shower heads in the shower gave a very relaxing experience. Read more

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The room that we stayed in was very small . Two beds took most of the space. The room needs to be remodeled as decor is very dated (tile on the walls, dark colors, not much of electrical and natural light). The beds were comfortable, but you could hear everything that goes on in other rooms. Loud skweeky doors would wake me up in the middle of the night. […] Sound proof needs to be improved there. The service was good, but not great. The main fiture of this hotel is the location. It is right by the metro station. I would rate this hotel as two star not three star. I would not stay there again. Read more

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3 light bulbs out, plug came out of wall, & the safe did not work. The room was clean & staff was helpful

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Interesting place, with good service coming and going. Very friendly and helpful, as I saw other guests who were having trouble with their rental car being assisted by the front desk folks very nicely. Lobby has a nice glass dome feature that makes for a cool place to lounge. It is older and a bit funky, but the neighborhood is near Place de la Republique […] and several Metro stops. I walked from Gare du Nord with no problem and the location was central to sightseeing and interesting food. Read more

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The Hotel is adorable and the breakfast was delightful !!

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Close to many restaurants. Very close to two metro stations (within 5 minutes walk). Less than 20 minutes walk to Paris train station east or just one metro stop away. The hotel room is clean but small, especially the room with king size bed. THe hotel staff is friendly and speak English. For the price we pay, it is a good choice. We stayed here for […] two days and took a TGV French train to Germany. I would prefer the hotel location in Saint Michael area if we weren't to catch the train early in the morning. Read more

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Was given a room on the top floor, to find a BALCONY with a great view. Totally unexpected. Hotel staff was great, and helpful as well. Clean room, great bed... all things that make the end of the day walking paris so rewarding. Some may claim the rooms are small. Who goes to Paris to stay the day in their room? :-) Enjoy. I did...

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typical of euro hotels, the room was pretty tight. but, the place was clean and located very close to a few metro stations. neighborhood is a little off the beaten path, but i found that made the trip more fun. the staff is pretty good - especially the evening concierge, alfredo. he rocks.

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very clean cute hotel had everything we needed. very nice staff- would recommend!

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I picked this hotel for location - which was OK - not great. Overall hotel was huge disappointment - limited service, limited elevator service and tiny room with poor finish all round. They are in the midst of construction - failed to mention that when it was booked.

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I definitely recommend this hotel. It was reasonably priced for Paris and the rooms were comfortable. The room I occupied was definitely small with just a small area around the bed in which to move around, but the bathroom had great water pressure with HOT water, the bed was very comfortable, and I had a nice street view. The hotel has a nice appearance […] in general. The hotel maids were very nice and cleaned regularly, replenished coffee and tea in the room. My only complaint is that some of the hotel personnel staffing the desk were a bit rude and unfriendly and made no attempts to assist with baggage or offer any additional information to guests. At times they seemed impatient when delivering information/directions. I was not impressed with this aspect of the hotel. Read more

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a broken tv, an open window that exposes you to a brick wall, and a super small space big enough for your 8 year old.

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I travelled alone and the room I got was completely fine with all the amenities. The shower was slightly irritating but passable and the bed was actually very comfortable. I had a very good experience with all the staff and no hassles at all with reservations or my stay. The room is not spacious but it's easy to walk to the river, find a good cafe nearby […] and I was generally very satisfied. The wireless internet was a little unreliable and the rooms could definitely be a little brighter but I'd recommend it if you can get a good deal. Read more

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The room was small, as we'd expected. The bathroom was behind a clear glass window, which was not ideal. The shower was a hole in the floor, which would have been fine, but water ran everywhere throughout the bathroom so we just put towels down. The floor was seemingly not swept every day, but beds were made perfectly. Our room had little access to […] light because we were on the first floor and kept our curtains closed to the glass-enclosed courtyard lobby area. Overall, I was able to sleep at night, but it wasn't a very comfortable stay. The location, though, was great. It was right next to a great bakery (which was closed on Sat-Sun) and about a 2 minute walk to the metro. Read more

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This hotel is located about three blocks from a Metro station in a decent neighborhood -- though much less than affluent or even middle class -- very multi-cultural. The beds WERE very comfortable -- better than most , and the room was quite small (but most here are). It was adequate for two nights' stay.

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The beds were very comfortable and the staff very helpful.

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The place was very cool. What you should expect from a Parisian Hotel. Room: The room was great! Who knew Best Western. Wood floors. Chic design, high ceilings. We had a small balcony that overlooked the Parisian streets. The bed.... it was gigantic (which made a small room smaller) but it was worth it. Super comfortable. Staff: Everyone was helpful […] and nice. They did they job well. Location: ?? Questionable. The Hotel is near a Metro so no problem. But the people in the area where a little shady. Make sure you know where your wallet is. The further north you go in Paris the more questionable it gets. We managed to walk back from a club at 3am with no problem but where definitely checked our blind spots. Read more

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This is a two star hotel. Positives: room was clean, service was good, reasonably priced shuttle to airport was available, location was not trendy but was decent, next to a good but not great Patisserie, price was low, king bed was in good shape and comfortable. Negatives: room above was being worked on, with lots of noise, and this was not told to […] us up front, shower curtain fell off and was not fixed, room was so small it was hard to get around the bed, especially with luggage in room. No A/C or non-working A/C, lights in room very dim. Elevator extremely small. NOT as good as a three star hotel, but not a dump like a one star hotel. This is a Best Western hotel, breakfast was overpriced, not included, not worth it, given what is in the neighborhood. Yet we might stay again, given the price. Read more

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The hotel was great, with the exception of one concierge who didn't appear to like/want to communicate with this guest. Anyway, the rest of the hotel worked very well. I was there for 8 nights.

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It was inexpensive and cozy. I had to change rooms because in the first room, the shower kept flooding the bathroom (ugh!). The second room was better. The rooms are small, but cozy. The staff is friendly and helpful. The Internet service was bad on the 1st floor, and better on the 3rd. The location was pretty good in terms of getting around (metro). […] A little noisy in the neighborhood, and I awakened to a fire alarm on my third morning (ugh!). If you expect "very nice" this might not be for you. If you want "cozy and cheap", it was a good value. Read more

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We arrived on the hottest day of the year, and much to our surprise there was no air conditioning. They did, however, provide us with a table fan. The morning desk clerk was rude, but all the the other staff was helpful. The hotel is near two metro stops, so convenient. Although for the price, I would definitely NOT recommend this hotel. There are plenty […] of other comparable hotels in the neighborhood, and frankly better neighborhoods to stay in. Read more

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After reading reviews for many places, and considering the price, I wasn't really sure what to expect. The hotel entrance was very well marked and it was a fairly easy walk from Gare de Nord, where the Eurostar train from London arrives. The location of the hotel is pretty good as far as being able to easily access most of the top spots in Paris. You […] can get to Notre Dame or the Pere Lachaise cemetery by talking about a 40 min walk, or you can take the metro (subway). There are several stations very close to the hotel. The Republic station, which is only about a block away, is on the line that will take you right to the Eiffel Tower. The room itself was a pleasant surprise because I thought it was a decent size. The bed was a little firm but comfortable with a nice duvet. I even had a small balcony! The bathroom was modern, clean and a good size. The shower was a little disappointing though. There was a big rain shower head and several body jets along the wall. The problem was that you only had a small 2x2 space to shower in that was just an elevated platform and it was very easy to flood the floor. Otherwise, the shower had decent water pressure and temperature. The free wi-fi worked well and they were nice about holding luggage after checkout. I did not eat breakfast, so I can't comment on that. While the neighborhood was convenient, it was not the prettiest in Paris. I am a female traveling alone, however, and I never felt unsafe, even when returning at 11 at night. Read more

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When we booked this hotel through hotels.com we did not know it was a Best Western property...we found out about the same only once we got to Paris... it is just abt a 2-3 min walk from both metros - Jacques Bonsergent and Rue de Chateau...the walk from Jacquest Bonsergent is plesant but from Rue de Chateau it can be a little uncomfortable in the night... also […] great thing about he hotel is that it is right in the middle of the city and to get to any place on the Right Bank does not take more than 15 mins by metro... also very close to Bastille and Oberkamph which are great neighborhoods to hang out after spending the day in Paris... the hotel staff was extremely friendly and thr is someone or the other at the reception 24x7...also our rooms were great...small but i understand that all rooms in Paris are extremely small... all in all a great place to stay at especially if u are gonna be in Paris for a longer duration like us...we stayed for 5 days... Read more

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My husband & I spent a three-night sightseeing stint in Paris, & we stayed at the Best Western Aida Marais in Paris' 10th Arrondissment. We were surprised at how much we liked it considering the price & central location in Paris. The room, though tiny, was remarkably clean & modern, & the bathroom was pristine. The hotel itself was quiet while we were […] there, as was the neighborhood (we slept with the window open each night). There are some great restaurants & cafes in the area, so we never even went into the hotel's bar/cafe. The hotel staff was helpful with information on local stores, etc., & though I speak a bit of French, they all spoke to us in English when they could tell I was struggling. There offered free wi-fi, which was great, but their selection of tv channels was certainly lacking. As that is my biggest "complaint," I've still given the hotel a 5, & we would definitely stay there again. There's a charming brasserie next door with great pastries (but not great coffee - we were shocked!). There is also a charming & delicious restaurant/cafe on the same street just before you reach Place de Republique called Les Parigots. The servers were friendly. We hadn't realized that Place de Republique was such a short walk from the hotel, but we certainly took advantage of it once we figured it out. There are several MultiBanco ATM's in the area where we could pull out our cash each day (the easiest way to do it, we discovered - not everyone can take international cards). Also, there were several Metro stations where our cards didn't work in the ticket machines, but the machines at Place de Republique did take our cards. Overall, it was a fantastic stay, & I would absolutely recommend this neighborhood & this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Paris. Read more

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Picked this hotel because it was near the train station for an early train. Arrived at the hotel at 8.30AM but the room wouldn't be ready until Noon. Left my bags in a locked room and toured the neighborhood. Staff was very friendly. Room was nice and clean. Convenient to the Metro and RER. Nice hotel!

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The hotel was very clean and conveniently located next to a metro that stops at almost all attractions since it is on the main line. The shower curtain fell down nearly every time we touched it, however, and sprayed water all over the floor. Also as everyone else has said in reviews the room is very small and has no air conditioning. The water pressure […] is good though and they provide you with free coffee in your room. The Wi-Fi was pretty spotty but did at least work in the room for free also. I was mostly glad that it was clean and conveniently located, so my overall experience there was positive. Read more

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The hotel was clean but the rooms were small and very out-dated. We stayed for 1 night and our room reminded us of someone's attic (where the ceilings were slanted and the only window we had was really an opening into the hotel lobby and not an actual window). The neighborhood was also a bit shady. There were bums and drunkards everywhere. If you had […] to walk through the neighborhood at night, you would feel quite uncomfortable. I would not recommend this hotel. The hotel claims to be a Best Western but completely does not meet the standard of this chain hotel. It claims to be a 3-star hotel but I would rate it a 2-star at max. Read more

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Tiny hotel rooms, but the patio off the room (only available on the top floor rooms) and the room's cleanliness, along with the low price made this hotel a good stay. Only recommend this for the budget traveler who is staying for one or two nights at the max.

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great location. 2 metro stations close by. perfect for a 2-3 day stay in paris. nothing fancy but clean safe and suitable

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I went to Paris for business for 6 days and 2 days vacation. I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything about it was great. I arrived at about 07h30 and normal check in is 11h00, but a room was ready for me, so this helped a lot. Although the room was small, everything that I needed was right there. The tv worked, the shower was hot! The bed […] was comfortable... and there was an absolutely charming deli/bakery 2 doors down the road. At night over the weekend, the street was quiet. No rowdy party goers, even though there is a club down the road. Nice big windows allows fresh air, and light. My only negative comment would be the tea & coffee making facilities. It wasn't always that great - but this is truely minor. It is within walking distance from a major Metro station where you can connect cheaply and easily to all the main city attractions. Lots of cool cafe's within walking distance. This was great GREAT value for money. Read more

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Hotel was in a relatively quiet area. We were on the 5th floor. Although the manager showed me the light on the air conditioning and we felt SLIGHT flow of air, the air conditioner on our floor clearly did not work. Since it was still in the 70s, not a problem. Nights were cool in late June. But I would not want to be on the 5th floor on a hot summer […] day. Staff very friendly, and helpful. We were lucky, it was not hot. Read more

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Rotten place period!

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I stayed at The Hotel Aida Marais Printania while in Paris for a conference at the end of May. I arrived from CDG and was able to find the hotel with little difficulty from the Jacques Bonsergent Metro stop. Check in was fast and I was in Room 601. I had a suitcase with me, and this had to be carried up a very narrow staircase when the lift only went […] to the 5th floor. The room itself was extremely hot - instead of allowing the "a/c" to run, I opened the skylight window and that worked much better to keep the room cool. The tv was very large and on the table, which was awkward because the use of the space was limited. The bathroom was fine, bar the shower. It provided little room because the wall both slanted (loft room) and part of the wall came towards the shower. As I am petite, I managed, but can see how this could be problematic. I would recommend either bringing a hair dryer or using a towel to hold the one in the room, as it heats to a level that is uncomfortable to hold. The desk staff were helpful and cheerful, and when I asked about an iron they were happy to provide one. There was little room for plugs or space to iron, so I used the floor. Not ideal by any means, but it did the job. I was able to store my luggage through the day, and there was very little city tax to pay when I checked out of the room (this is normal). All in all, the neighbourhood was quiet enough to leave the window open, the staff were welcoming, and the hotel itself was close to the Metro and a manageable walk from the Seine. I would stay here again, but may not advise a stay on the top floor! Read more

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It's everyone's fear of picking the wrong hotel, especially when you don't know the area, so you go by the reviews. Having looked at several different hotels, we decided on this.it's within walking distance from Gard North, and along a side street which leads up to Repbulic Square where there are good Metro Links, perfect for visiting all of Paris. […] At the Republic end of the street is a lovely bistro, with english speaking and very friendly staff who know there stuff about food and wine. Republic Square is full of eateries of all type and price.The hotel staff were helpful and the place spotless. They have a secure room where you can leave your luggage when you check out in the morning and can return later to collect. All in all, perfect base for sightseeing. Would definite use again. Read more

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First of all - This was an excellent find and I highly recommend this place if you're on a budget/want to keep costs down. Location is excellent - we walked from Gare du Nord in 10 minutes. There are 3 metro stations nearby (2 of them on different lines) so it was very easy to get around Paris. Notre Dame/Marais is a 20 minute walk away if you're up […] for it, we found ourselves walking most of our stay in Paris anyway. There is a patisserie next to the hotel and one on the corner on the other side of the road which do excellent cheap food! The staff were very approachable and spoke excellent English. The room was small but comfortable - there is no fridge. The walls of the room are pretty thin and you can hear next doors toilet flushing and voices if the neighbour is loud/inconsiderate enough. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the room was tidy - they use vinegar to clean in the bathroom which was a bit overpowering! We stayed on the second floor facing the road - cars were audible but would not wake you or cause annoyance. They keep hold of baggage which is useful for us, they have a secure room and give you a ticket for your bags. I would stay here again if I was on a budget going to Paris. Read more

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I stayed in a front room, with an outdoor balcony. The room was very noisy, as it is on the main street and does not have double-glazed windows. There is a fire station on the street, which may explain the constant traffic. I wear earplugs to bed, as I live on a noisy street and without these sleep would have been impossible. The room itself was spacious […] for Paris. It smelt lived in; the pillows smelt like someone else's head, which made me wonder if the sheets had been changed. I left the balcony doors open while I was out to try to air the room, with little change, so it may be a lack of ventilation. There were also hairs on the cover blanket, although the white sheets themselves appeared clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. I probably would not stay again. Read more

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Nice hotel, room fairly large by Paris standards - excellent, friendly and very helpful staff. Good location and free internet are definite bonuses. €12 for breakfast is too expensive - however there are many cafes nearby where you can get a typical Parisian breakfast for less. Overall, I like this hotel very much.

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The location is less than 3 mins to subway station. Room is very small after it is filled with two chairs, one bedside table, one small working table and a small wardrobe. It is difficult to move around in the room. The bed is big and it is very comfortable. The shower cushion dropped off at our second night and we discovered it is not even secured […] to the wall. Read more

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very helpful staff, close to metro

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The service from reception was outstanding. They were extremely helpful to us and our needs. We felt the staff that cleaned and replenished our soaps and tea and coffee were lacking. Our tea and coffee facilities were never restocked from day 1 as were our tissues and soap etc. The hotel room met our needs.

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