Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare de l'Est Magenta

Too small, and breakfast choices were limited. But in general its okay

Really enjoyed our six night stay here over Xmas with family group of six including young children. As ALL members we were upgraded to privilege rooms. Rooms were great, clean and functional although despite having a kettle it could not be plugged in without placing it on the floor. Understand sustainability but still found it strange drinking coffee from a paper cup. We really loved the breakfast room and breakfasts. Met the manager one morning who explained the history of the building and the basement. Tried the little bar area for a few wines. Great location with plenty of restaurants nearby. Overall excellent stay and would stay here again!

Good location near Gare de l'est. Lift was out of order (fine with us, maybe less so with elderly/disabled people or those with lots of luggage). Rooms and bathroom were clean but for sure on the smaller side (sort of to be expected in Paris). Check in-/out process was smooth. Ongoing construction in the block made for some disturbing noise - yet the hotel is not to be blamed for this.

I know that hotel rooms in Paris are small, but this was a very small room, still at a high cost. The only table was a small round table, there was one chair, but it barely fit, I ended up sitting at the end of my bed to do work on the table. A positive surprise was that the breakfast was served in the basement with old arches. The breakfast was good except that the coffee machine didn't work. Location was close to Gare de l'est and also walking distance from Gare du Nord.