Hotel des Pyrénées

Spent two nights at Hotel Des Pyrénées when visiting Paris for the Paralympic Games. Paid £140 for 2 nights, which I felt was very reasonable given the location, time of year, and that there was a global sporting event on. My room was basic - bed, desk, TV, fridge, mirror, bathroom but very comfortable, clean and tidy. The breakfast is a lovely touch - as mentioned in other reviews, it gets delivered on a tray to your room at a time of your choosing, and consists of a croissant, bread, butter and jam, orange juice and a hot drink of your choice (I went for coffee with milk - other options are black coffee, tea, hot chocolate). Location-wise, it’s just over the road from the Pyrénées Metro Station, and takes around 20-30 mins on there to get to most sightseeing destinations, i.e. Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Louvre (plus you can also see the Tower in the distance from the crossroads nearby which was a nice surprise). Importantly, it also feels like a friendly area - there’s a few Bistros, cafes and takeaways in and around, and when arriving back often fairly late at night, I always felt safe making the short walk back from the Metro. The perfect place to stay if you’re looking for somewhere to base yourself during a city break.

I appreciated the location. It's conveniently situated in the heart of Belleville Village, which boasts a diverse array of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Sara was my host, and she was extremely helpful, providing me with tips for navigating the city and dining suggestions. The shower was warm, offering a comforting end to a long day of exploration, and the Wi-Fi signal was strong.

Although it is a very simple hotel, the attention, accommodations and most of all, the location were perfect. The metro stop is right across the street, and there is a small supermarket and a few restaurants just a few feet from the hotel. Breakfast was simple, and served in your room which is a nice touch, but it consists of a croissant, jam, butter, orange juice and coffee or chocolate. I just had it once and preferred to buy breakfast elsewhere the other days. The room and bed were comfortable and the refurbished bathrooms were a plus! On the downside, as in many other older hotels in Paris, there is no elevator (lift) and my room was on the third floor, which meant I had to carry my heavy luggage all the way up.