5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter), United States
Exceptional location near the Seine in the Latin Quarter
Seven-minute walk to Notre Dame Cathedral
Traditionally decorated rooms with AC, minibars, and flat-screen TVs
Rooms can fit up to three people, with connecting rooms available
Daily breakfast buffet (extra fee)
24-hour front desk with concierge service
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No bar, restaurant, or fitness area on-site
Wi-Fi reception can be spotty
Tiny elevator
Traditional decor may feel old-fashioned
The upper-middle-range Hotel Royal Saint Michel sits between Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Pres and the banks of the Seine in the heart of the Latin Quarter, just a seven-minute walk to Notre Dame Cathedral. Its 39 guest rooms have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and minibars; decor is traditional though it may feel old-fashioned to some. The hotel serves a daily breakfast buffet for a fee, but other extra features are limited -- there's no on-site bar, restaurant, or fitness center. Travelers might want to check out the nearby Holiday Inn Paris-Notre Dame, which has a roof terrace and a lobby lounge and bar.
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Scene
Traditionally decorated hotel with an exceptional location
The Hotel Royal Saint Michel hotel is housed in a quintessential six-story Parisian building, with elegant architectural details, swirling wrought-iron Juliet balconies, and a gently curved roof. Inside, the lobby and reception areas feature wood-paneled walls, red carpeting, gray tile floors, and black-and-white framed photographs, which come together in a tasteful and traditional look. A red-carpeted staircase curves around the tiny elevator that ascends up the six flights. Within a stone's throw of the Seine and Notre Dame, the hotel is a magnet for tourists.
Location
Exceptional location in the Latin Quarter, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and major sights
The Hotel Royal Saint Michel sits on the northern end of the Boulevard Saint Michel, couched between the Boulevard Saint-Germain and the Seine River in the Latin Quarter. It's within walking distance of several major sights, such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle, and the Louvre. The Sorbonne and Luxembourg Gardens can also be reached on foot. And it's also within easy walking distance to several restaurants, bars, and shops. The hotel is about a one-minute walk to the nearest metro at Saint Michel, where Line 4 cuts across the city north to south. - One-minute walk to Saint Michel metro stop
Rooms
Rooms with traditional decor, AC, minibars, and flat-screen TVs
The 39 rooms at the Hotel Royal Saint Michel are traditionally decorated with a slightly old-fashioned vibe. Rich red wall-to-wall carpeting and velvety red fabrics pair perfectly with light wood furniture and beige-and-cream-colored walls with white molding. Light wood headboards have attached reading lamps, while tiny nightstands have slender lamps; beds have pillow-top mattresses. Bathrooms feature brown-and-white tiling and brass-colored accents. Single rooms measure approximately 150 square feet, Double and Twin Rooms about 170 square feet, and Triple rooms about 180 square feet. Connecting rooms are available, as are rooms with small wrought-iron balconies offering pleasant street views.Rooms are air-conditioned and in-room amenities include well-stocked minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi (though some guests complain it's slow), and wardrobes with storage space and safes. Windows are double-glazed as a buffer against exterior noise. Bathrooms feature heated towel racks, hairdryers, and toiletries.
Features
Breakfast room serving daily buffet (extra fee) -- but few extra property features
Like many small, boutique-style hotels, the Hotel Royal Saint Michel doesn't pack in many extra features. There's a small but charming breakfast room serving a daily buffet with hot and cold items, though it's not included in all room rates. The hotel's reception desk is open 24 hours, and a multilingual staff can help with dry cleaning/laundry service, concierge services, and airport transportation. A computer and printer are available for guests' use. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, but guests have complained that the connection is spotty. For families traveling with children, cots, changing pads, bottle warmers, irons and ironing boards, are available upon request.
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