Pros

  • Quiet Montparnasse location, a seven-minute walk to Luxembourg Gardens
  • Convenient transport links -- a two-minute walk to Vavin Metro station
  • Mostly modern rooms with attractive decor, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning
  • Continental breakfast buffet included with some rates
  • Two lobby lounges and an honor bar
  • Quaint breakfast room plus outdoor patio with cafe seating
  • Free Nespresso coffee and newspapers in hotel lobby
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
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Cons

  • Noise can be an issue in street-facing rooms
  • No lunch or dinner options at the hotel
  • Superior Rooms look a bit dated
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Bottom Line

This 23-room, mid-range option in Montparnasse is within easy walking distance of the Luxembourg Gardens and two metro stations. The hotel's 6th Arrondissement home has loads of authentic Parisian charm, and the hotel -- for the most part -- likewise has a quintessential boutique-hotel atmosphere. Rooms are small, but have a fresh finish, with wallpaper by Hermes (in Classic Rooms) and Designers Guild (in Superior Rooms). Some rooms have French doors with street views of the surrounding area, though Superior Rooms are a bit less stylish. A continental breakfast buffet is included with certain bookings, and free coffee is available in the lobby lounge. Guests looking for an equally charming three-pearl hotel might compare rates with the nearby Hotel le Clos Medicis (though breakfast there isn't included in any of its room rates).

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

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Hotel Jardin Le Brea

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Boutique hotel with intimate vibe and blend of modern and dated styles

Popular with travelers looking for a quiet stay in Paris, the Jardin Le Brea is a boutique hotel with intimate interiors that lend it a dash of romance. Located on a quaint Parisian street, in the 6th Arrondissement, the hotel suits travelers looking for a neighborhood base outside the city center, with easy access to public transport links. The style is a mix of modern and dated decor, with some spaces decked out in modern wallpaper and dark wooden furniture, while others have less attractive colors and heavy oak accents that don't look as fresh. There are two lobby lounge areas and an outdoor patio area for relaxing before or after a day of sightseeing. Otherwise, features are limited and most guests -- the majority of whom are couples -- spend their day out exploring Paris while on vacation.

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Location

Located in Montparnasse, a seven-minute walk from Luxembourg Gardens

Located between Boulevard Montparnasse and Boulevard Raspai, the Jardin Le Brea is in a relatively quiet corner of the city, though there are still several local restaurants and shops nearby. It’s a seven-minute walk to the Luxembourg Gardens, while the Tour Montparnasse -- which offers great 360 degree views of the city -- is a 12-minute walk. While most of Paris' major sights aren't within an easy walk, the Vavin Metro station is just two minutes from the hotel on foot, and Notre Dame des Champs Metro station is a five-minute walk. From Vavin, it’s a 15-minute journey to the Odeon Theatre, or 25 minutes to the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower. Expect an hour-long train ride to either Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport, and depending on traffic, it can take as long to reach the former by cab. 

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Rooms

Mix of modern and dated rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi

The rooms are a bit of a mixed bag at this hotel, though the Classic Rooms are easily the better option, as the Superior Rooms -- while pleasant -- are looking a little comparably dated. The Classic Rooms are decorated with bold Hermes wallpaper that adds lots of character when paired with statement headboards and dark wooden furniture. Some rooms have French doors with street views. The Superior Rooms are done in fuchsia Designers Guild wallpaper, but their furnishings look more solidly mid-range. Even though they're all compact, rooms feature desks and wardrobes. Other standard features include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, wall-mounted LCD televisions, and electronic safes. En-suite bathrooms are tiled throughout and have showers or shower/tub combos (some with rainfall showerheads) plus circular vanity mirrors and fluffy white towels. Toiletries and hairdryers are also provided. Room configurations range from singles to triples, so small families and solo travelers also have options. Noise from the street can be an issue in some rooms.

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Features

Two lobby lounges, free coffee, and an outdoor patio

Like most budget and mid-range hotels in central Paris, there isn't much on offer here. The attractive breakfast room has exposed stone walls and is an appealing place to start the day, though the continental breakfast isn't included with all rates. There are two lounge areas, one of which is especially cozy, with a fireplace and armchairs -- it's worth grabbing a free coffee or a drink from the honor bar and unwinding here or on the small outdoor patio. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, though there's also a computer and printer.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Jardin Le Brea

Scene

Boutique hotel with intimate vibe and blend of modern and dated styles

Popular with travelers looking for a quiet stay in Paris, the Jardin Le Brea is a boutique hotel with intimate interiors that lend it a dash of romance. Located on a quaint Parisian street, in the 6th Arrondissement, the hotel suits travelers looking for a neighborhood base outside the city center, with easy access to public transport links. The style is a mix of modern and dated decor, with some spaces decked out in modern wallpaper and dark wooden furniture, while others have less attractive colors and heavy oak accents that don't look as fresh. There are two lobby lounge areas and an outdoor patio area for relaxing before or after a day of sightseeing. Otherwise, features are limited and most guests -- the majority of whom are couples -- spend their day out exploring Paris while on vacation.

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Location

Located in Montparnasse, a seven-minute walk from Luxembourg Gardens

Located between Boulevard Montparnasse and Boulevard Raspai, the Jardin Le Brea is in a relatively quiet corner of the city, though there are still several local restaurants and shops nearby. It’s a seven-minute walk to the Luxembourg Gardens, while the Tour Montparnasse -- which offers great 360 degree views of the city -- is a 12-minute walk. While most of Paris' major sights aren't within an easy walk, the Vavin Metro station is just two minutes from the hotel on foot, and Notre Dame des Champs Metro station is a five-minute walk. From Vavin, it’s a 15-minute journey to the Odeon Theatre, or 25 minutes to the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower. Expect an hour-long train ride to either Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport, and depending on traffic, it can take as long to reach the former by cab. 

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Rooms

Mix of modern and dated rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi

The rooms are a bit of a mixed bag at this hotel, though the Classic Rooms are easily the better option, as the Superior Rooms -- while pleasant -- are looking a little comparably dated. The Classic Rooms are decorated with bold Hermes wallpaper that adds lots of character when paired with statement headboards and dark wooden furniture. Some rooms have French doors with street views. The Superior Rooms are done in fuchsia Designers Guild wallpaper, but their furnishings look more solidly mid-range. Even though they're all compact, rooms feature desks and wardrobes. Other standard features include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, wall-mounted LCD televisions, and electronic safes. En-suite bathrooms are tiled throughout and have showers or shower/tub combos (some with rainfall showerheads) plus circular vanity mirrors and fluffy white towels. Toiletries and hairdryers are also provided. Room configurations range from singles to triples, so small families and solo travelers also have options. Noise from the street can be an issue in some rooms.

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Features

Two lobby lounges, free coffee, and an outdoor patio

Like most budget and mid-range hotels in central Paris, there isn't much on offer here. The attractive breakfast room has exposed stone walls and is an appealing place to start the day, though the continental breakfast isn't included with all rates. There are two lounge areas, one of which is especially cozy, with a fireplace and armchairs -- it's worth grabbing a free coffee or a drink from the honor bar and unwinding here or on the small outdoor patio. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, though there's also a computer and printer.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Swim-Up Bar

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