Pros

  • Walking distance to the Arc de Triomphe
  • Historic 19th-century facade
  • Quiet, private garden terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Extensive breakfast buffet (for a fee)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Most rooms overlook garden
  • Eco-friendly credentials
  • Internet corner with Apple computer and printer
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Cons

  • 15-minute metro ride from central Paris
  • No elevator in "Pavillion" building
  • Free Wi-Fi is slow
  • No air-conditioning in rooms
  • Fee for breakfast
  • Fee for parking
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Bottom Line

The Hotel Magellan is a mid-range hotel set in a renovated 19th-century building in Paris's 17th arrondissement. The surrounding area is mostly residential, with plenty of shops and cafes; the city center is a 15-minute metro ride away, and the business areas around the Palais des Congrès and Porte de Champerret are within walking distance, as is the Arc de Triomphe. Most of the clean, basic rooms overlook the pleasant, peaceful garden, with its patio sitting area. Breakfast on the terrace and 24-hour room service are two main highlights -- and unusual for this level of hotel. Although the location is not ideal for exploring central Paris, rates are reasonable for the area and quality; nearby Champerret Elysees might be a cheaper option. 

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Magellan

Scene

Typically Parisian 19th-century facade with modern interiors and private garden

The Hotel Magellan is housed in a charming 19th-century building fronted with typically Parisian carved details and wrought-iron window decoration. Inside, the lobby doesn't quite deliver on the promise of the facade: with its modern wood paneling, white tiled floors, and dark upholstered furniture, the ambience borders on airport lounge, complete with a vending machine. The small bar area is an extension of the lobby, and the breakfast room feels a bit like a university dining hall. The hotel is spread between two properties: the main building and the "Pavilion," the latter of which which lacks an elevator. The buildings are separated by a large garden terrace full of greenery and with plenty of outdoor seating -- quite a bonus in a city known for its small lodgings and limited amenities. The hotel is especially popular with business travelers, considering its location.

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Location

Set in the well-heeled 17th arrondissement in northwest Paris, near business exhibition centers

The Hotel Magellan is located on a relatively quiet street in the outer reaches of the 17th arrondissement, in a well-heeled neighborhood with plenty of shops and cafes in the northwest of Paris. It is an eight-minute walk to the nearest metro station, Pereire, from which you can be in the center of Paris in about 15 minutes. The Arc de Triomphe -- at the top of the renowned shopping avenue, the Champs-Élysées -- is about 15 minutes away on foot. Paris's major exhibition hall, the Palais des Congrès, is within walking distance of the hotel, as is the Porte de Champerret exhibition center, and the nearby Boulevard Périphérique means easy access by car. Parking is available for a fee through the hotel, and the concierge can arrange for airport transfers.

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Rooms

Most rooms overlook quiet internal garden

The Hotel Magellan has 72 rooms -- average-sized for Paris -- all of which are decorated in a simple but smart modern style with wood furnishings, brown carpeting, and large windows. Bathrooms are a little dated, with their grey wall tiling and dated fixtures, but are functional and include wall-mounted hairdryers, bidets, and walk-in showers or shower/tub combinations. Tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels are all included, although Wi-Fi can be slow without the paid upgrade. Beds are topped with eco-friendly duvets and pillows, while toiletries are also eco-friendly. Most rooms face the hotel's quiet internal garden, but street-facing rooms can get street noise and many guests complain of thin walls.

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Features

Breakfast on the terrace and room service around the clock

The hotel has a breakfast room overlooking the garden; the buffet (for a fee) includes a range of hot and cold items, which can also be taken in-room or in the garden during the summer months. There's no restaurant, although room service is available around the clock, and can also be enjoyed out on the terrace. There's also a small bar area in the lobby. An internet corner with an iMac is available for guests' use and Wi-Fi is free of charge, although it can be slow without paid upgrade.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Magellan

Scene

Typically Parisian 19th-century facade with modern interiors and private garden

The Hotel Magellan is housed in a charming 19th-century building fronted with typically Parisian carved details and wrought-iron window decoration. Inside, the lobby doesn't quite deliver on the promise of the facade: with its modern wood paneling, white tiled floors, and dark upholstered furniture, the ambience borders on airport lounge, complete with a vending machine. The small bar area is an extension of the lobby, and the breakfast room feels a bit like a university dining hall. The hotel is spread between two properties: the main building and the "Pavilion," the latter of which which lacks an elevator. The buildings are separated by a large garden terrace full of greenery and with plenty of outdoor seating -- quite a bonus in a city known for its small lodgings and limited amenities. The hotel is especially popular with business travelers, considering its location.

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Location

Set in the well-heeled 17th arrondissement in northwest Paris, near business exhibition centers

The Hotel Magellan is located on a relatively quiet street in the outer reaches of the 17th arrondissement, in a well-heeled neighborhood with plenty of shops and cafes in the northwest of Paris. It is an eight-minute walk to the nearest metro station, Pereire, from which you can be in the center of Paris in about 15 minutes. The Arc de Triomphe -- at the top of the renowned shopping avenue, the Champs-Élysées -- is about 15 minutes away on foot. Paris's major exhibition hall, the Palais des Congrès, is within walking distance of the hotel, as is the Porte de Champerret exhibition center, and the nearby Boulevard Périphérique means easy access by car. Parking is available for a fee through the hotel, and the concierge can arrange for airport transfers.

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Rooms

Most rooms overlook quiet internal garden

The Hotel Magellan has 72 rooms -- average-sized for Paris -- all of which are decorated in a simple but smart modern style with wood furnishings, brown carpeting, and large windows. Bathrooms are a little dated, with their grey wall tiling and dated fixtures, but are functional and include wall-mounted hairdryers, bidets, and walk-in showers or shower/tub combinations. Tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels are all included, although Wi-Fi can be slow without the paid upgrade. Beds are topped with eco-friendly duvets and pillows, while toiletries are also eco-friendly. Most rooms face the hotel's quiet internal garden, but street-facing rooms can get street noise and many guests complain of thin walls.

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Features

Breakfast on the terrace and room service around the clock

The hotel has a breakfast room overlooking the garden; the buffet (for a fee) includes a range of hot and cold items, which can also be taken in-room or in the garden during the summer months. There's no restaurant, although room service is available around the clock, and can also be enjoyed out on the terrace. There's also a small bar area in the lobby. An internet corner with an iMac is available for guests' use and Wi-Fi is free of charge, although it can be slow without paid upgrade.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Swim-Up Bar

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