Pros
- Charming, spacious rooms with plush bedding and wood floors
- Some rooms with Juliet balconies or terraces
- Cute breakfast room with herringbone floors and iron chairs
- Family-friendly, with kid-proofed rooms and toy baskets
- Eco-friendly practicies
- Pets allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
Cons
- Thirty to 45 minutes by metro to city center
- Tiny elevator may be too much for claustrophobes
- Not accessible for most wheelchairs
Bottom Line
The 43-room Hotel de la Porte Doree is an elegant, homey mid-range hotel located outside of the Paris city center in the 12th arrondissement. The hotel is quiet and charming, with a true Parisian feeling. Loft-like rooms have plush bedding and wood floors, and blend modern amenities (Blu-ray DVD players, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi) with vintage details (gilded mirrors, crown molding). Because this is a boutique, there's not much in the way of property features, but there is a DVD lending library and breakfast buffet (for a fee) served in a cute cafe-style room. The metro, bus, high speed rail, and new tram all stop near the hotel entrance.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Oyster Awards
Scene
Slightly quirky boutique with unassuming elegance and stunning woodwork
The Hotel de la Porte Doree manages to combine elegance with a touch of smart idiosyncrasy. A quirky, elaborate sideboard holds the all important coffeepots for the morning breakfast buffet, and the tres Parisian breakfast room has a stunning herringbone parquet floor, vintage-y iron chairs and tile cafe tables, and gold-framed oil paintings on the walls.
The lobby holds a comfortable sofa and accompanying poufs, for hanging out or reading one of the books borrowed from the large bookcases found there. Everything is unassuming, charming, and welcoming, except perhaps the extraordinarily tiny elevator; the winding stairway, on the other hand, is very pretty, wide, and lined with paintings. Behind the front desk is an old-fashioned room key cabinet, and the key fobs are elaborate brass and vintage-looking. All in all, the Hotel de la Porte Doree is a charming boutique located out of the hubbub of central Paris.
Location
In a sweet neighborhood, outside Paris's city center, near public transportation
The Hotel de la Porte Doree is located outside Paris's city center and major tourist areas; it takes 30 to 45 minutes to reach the Eiffel Tower area via metro. Walkers can stroll toward the city center along an old Roman viaduct that has been turned into an elevated garden. In addition to the metro, the bus, high-speed rail and new tram stop close to the hotel. There are restaurants nearby, as well as the zoo, the Bois de Vincennes, Pere Lachaise cemetery, and other less well-known attractions. On weekends, a popular street market takes up residence opposite the hotel.
Rooms
Welcome cookies, iPod docks, and movies to borrow
Upon arrival at the Hotel de la Porte Doree, guests find cookies in their rooms as welcome. Guestroom technology is up-to-the-minute, including free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with cable and Blu-ray; movies are available to borrow from the front desk. Each room has a stash of old media (magazines), as well. Decor blends modern and antique styles; guests will find wood floors, white headboards with carved accents, fresh white bedding and cool gray throws, and vintage touches such as crown molding, gilded mirrors, gold-framed oil paintings, and in some rooms, Juliet balconies or decorative marble fireplaces. Light sleepers should ask for a higher floor, as street noise and the metro rumbling underneath can be disruptive. However, those who want a slice of outdoor space may consider a first-floor room with a terrace.
Features
Blu-ray lending library and a breakfast buffet
The Hotel de la Porte Doree has a large library of Blu-ray DVDs to loan to guests, as well as a library of old-school books in the lobby. The quiet courtyard is a great place to read between excursions. The hotel serves buffet breakfast in a lovely, old-fashioned, cafe-style breakfast room, for an additional charge.
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Scene
Slightly quirky boutique with unassuming elegance and stunning woodwork
The Hotel de la Porte Doree manages to combine elegance with a touch of smart idiosyncrasy. A quirky, elaborate sideboard holds the all important coffeepots for the morning breakfast buffet, and the tres Parisian breakfast room has a stunning herringbone parquet floor, vintage-y iron chairs and tile cafe tables, and gold-framed oil paintings on the walls.
The lobby holds a comfortable sofa and accompanying poufs, for hanging out or reading one of the books borrowed from the large bookcases found there. Everything is unassuming, charming, and welcoming, except perhaps the extraordinarily tiny elevator; the winding stairway, on the other hand, is very pretty, wide, and lined with paintings. Behind the front desk is an old-fashioned room key cabinet, and the key fobs are elaborate brass and vintage-looking. All in all, the Hotel de la Porte Doree is a charming boutique located out of the hubbub of central Paris.
Location
In a sweet neighborhood, outside Paris's city center, near public transportation
The Hotel de la Porte Doree is located outside Paris's city center and major tourist areas; it takes 30 to 45 minutes to reach the Eiffel Tower area via metro. Walkers can stroll toward the city center along an old Roman viaduct that has been turned into an elevated garden. In addition to the metro, the bus, high-speed rail and new tram stop close to the hotel. There are restaurants nearby, as well as the zoo, the Bois de Vincennes, Pere Lachaise cemetery, and other less well-known attractions. On weekends, a popular street market takes up residence opposite the hotel.
Rooms
Welcome cookies, iPod docks, and movies to borrow
Upon arrival at the Hotel de la Porte Doree, guests find cookies in their rooms as welcome. Guestroom technology is up-to-the-minute, including free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with cable and Blu-ray; movies are available to borrow from the front desk. Each room has a stash of old media (magazines), as well. Decor blends modern and antique styles; guests will find wood floors, white headboards with carved accents, fresh white bedding and cool gray throws, and vintage touches such as crown molding, gilded mirrors, gold-framed oil paintings, and in some rooms, Juliet balconies or decorative marble fireplaces. Light sleepers should ask for a higher floor, as street noise and the metro rumbling underneath can be disruptive. However, those who want a slice of outdoor space may consider a first-floor room with a terrace.
Features
Blu-ray lending library and a breakfast buffet
The Hotel de la Porte Doree has a large library of Blu-ray DVDs to loan to guests, as well as a library of old-school books in the lobby. The quiet courtyard is a great place to read between excursions. The hotel serves buffet breakfast in a lovely, old-fashioned, cafe-style breakfast room, for an additional charge.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Swim-Up Bar
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