Charming boutique with colorful design and Rococo flair
Bright, colorful rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Convenient location on a quiet street, near bustling Montparnasse
Some main attractions are nearby; it's 15-minute walk to Eiffel Tower
Small breakfast room serviesbreakfast each morning (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi
Few amenities on-site; no gym or full restaurant
Some rooms on the small side (though common in Paris)
Tourist destinations such as Notre Dame are somewhat far away
The 16-room Hotel Motte Picquet is a charming boutique with Rococo style and contemporary design situated in a peaceful neighborhood near the Eiffel Tower. The Rue Cler, a cobblestone street lined with open-air food vendors, is nearby. Rooms are colorful and inviting with jewel-toned walls, fun use of patterns, and ornate wood-and-gilt mirrors. Many guests comment positively on the warm reception of staff and the cleanliness of rooms, but there are few amenities on-site and there is a fee for breakfast.
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Scene
Colorful, charming boutique
The lobby is somewhat plainly furnished with lacquered wood wall panels and a check-in desk; the simplicity is spiced up by spectacular rainbow curtains reminiscent of southeast Asian decor, paired with elements like a gold-accented settee in the style of Louis XVI. The overall effect is comfortable and warm, with a historic flair. Many guests have commented positively on the friendly staff. The overall atmosphere is charming and romantic.
Location
Near the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides in a residential neighborhood two blocks from the lively Rue Cler
Hotel Motte Piquet is situated in the fairly calm area between the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Most streets in the area are almost strictly residential, with the occasional convenience store, though the nearby Rue Cler, with its outdoor street stands, provides a place to sample local cuisine and French specialties. Visitors may want to note that the area is extremely quiet in the month of August, when much of the city empties out; at this time of year, the nearby Montparnasse neighborhood will have more dining options. The Ecole Militaire metro stop is exactly one block away; travel to central tourist locations like Notre Dame takes about 45 minutes.
Rooms
Small but charming rooms, with historic touches and some contemporary ones
Rooms at Hotel Motte Picquet are small, though small rooms are typical in Paris. What they lack in size they generally make up for in charm; traditional French windows flood the rooms, and some of the bathrooms, with light, and each room is outfitted in a color theme that extends to floral or paisley-print wallpaper, gilt-framed mirrors, small art prints, and rich floral curtains. Historic accents are offset by contemporary ones, like striped throw pillows and sage-colored linen curtains. All rooms have air-conditioning, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, minibar (without liquor), hair dryer, safe, sewing kit, and ironing board upon request.
Features
A charming, comfortable lobby and a loaner laptop available
The hotel has few amenities apart from a small subterranean breakfast room where guests can take a morning meal for a fee. There is a computer available for visitors to access the Internet, available upon request at the front desk; guests can also peruse the small library of guidebooks located in the lobby, or enjoy a free newspaper provided by the hotel.
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