In the quieter, eastern end of the Latin Quarter, within walking distance of many sights
Modern rooms with rainfall showers; many have Juliet balconies
Continental breakfast served daily
Library lounge with iPads available
Breakfast room in an 18th-century stone cellar
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Charge for breakfast
Busy boulevard can be noisy with traffic throughout the night
No full restaurant or bar
No fitness center
The 43-room mid-range Hotel Abbatial Saint Germain, at the eastern end of the Latin Quarter, stands out for its colorful, swanky interiors. Its has a library lounge with iPads available for guests' use, and serves a daily continental breakfast (extra charge) in an 18th-century cellar under a stone-vaulted ceiling. While small, the rooms have efficient storage space, and many come with Juliet balconies. All have flat-screen TVs with international channels, minibars, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have rainfall showers, and some have tubs. Travelers might also want to check rates at the similar, nearby Agora Saint Germain.
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Scene
Dramatic black-and-white interiors punctuated by orange, red, and purple furniture
Silver sphere pendant lamps hang from the ceiling of the lobby of this hotel, which was renovated in 2011. An almost hallucinatory black-and-white diamond pattern covers the walls, and bright-red and orange furniture offer a melodrama of contrasting colors. The hallways have an interesting plaster and exposed timber design, with bright red doors and trim. Black-and-white checks cover the stairs and the hallway floors.
Location
Eight blocks east of the "Boul Mich" in the Latin Quarter
Located in the fifth arrondissement about eight blocks east of the Boulevard Saint-Michel, the Hotel Abbatial, while on the busy Boulevard Saint-Germain, is in the quieter end of the Latin Quarter, with plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes nearby. Several sights and museums are within walking distance, including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Cluny Museum of Medieval Art, and the Pantheon. The Luxembourg Gardens are within a 15- to 20-minute walk. The hotel is closest (about a five-minute walk) to metro station Maubert Mutualite (Line 10, which crosses the city east to west). Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 40 minutes away by car or taxi.
Rooms
Rainfall showers and Juliet balconies
The 43 rooms come in six categories -- Standard, Comfort, Superior, Deluxe, Triple, Communicating (two rooms with connecting doors), and Studio Rooms. Rooms differ in their views and the numbers of beds, but all have minibars, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and bedside reading lamps. All but Standard Rooms have coffeemakers. The brown carpets vary in their patterns (some are floral, others geometric), and the contemporary furniture includes small work desks. Modern bathrooms have walk-in rainfall showers or shower/tub combos (also with rainfall-style showerheads). Some rooms have exposed timbers, preserved and integrated into the modern design, creating odd angles and nooks that make them stand out, while others have Juliet balconies with city views. Larger and more luxurious Studio Rooms have exposed stone walls, huge bathrooms with open rainfall showers, and the same wild decor seen in the lobby.
Features
Breakfast room, iPad lounge, free international newspapers and Wi-Fi
Adjacent to the lobby, a library lounge has more books depicted in its wallpaper than are actually on the shelves, but there are some handy guidebooks along with a pair of iPads for guests' use. The 18th-century cellar has a vaulted stone ceiling where a breakfast buffet of yogurt, cereal, ham, cheese, baguettes, croissants, a variety of jams and Nutella, and hard-boiled eggs is served for an additional charge. Free W-Fi is available throughout the property.
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