Paris Rive Gauche Hotel And Conference Center

OK, maybe this is not a place where Rick Steves would stay, but with the business travel I have done over the years the 4 nights here costs me $0 with all the points I had. Even without points I read enough other reviews on travel websites which made this Marriott an enjoyable place to stay. The room was more then adequate with a very comfortable king size bed and a table where we could lay out all our maps, brochures, etc and get organized each day. We stayed on the 14th floor (really 13th, but you know those superstitious hotel people) and had a nice view of Paris. Couldn't see the Eiffel Tower as that other tall building got in the way, but such is life.

We didn't really use any of the services in the hotel other then room service, but both check in and check out were very pleasant and handled very quickly. The bar area looked nice, but we are not bar people, so we didn't indulge.

Unique Quality: Other factors into picking this hotel besides the freebie. It was situated between 2 metro stops which were both within 5 minutes of the hotel (one slightly downhill and one slightly uphill). So, in the morning you could walk down to one stop and in the evening get off at the other stop and walk down again. Hotel is in a nice residential area with a large hospital behind the complex. You can also walk from the Denfert Rochereau RER station which we did when we arrived from Gare du Nord and took the RER B.

Directions: 14th District by Saint Jacques Metro Stop

this is now a marriot and really worth the price. i stayed here many times when it was a sofitel and it was "ok". the neighbourhood is not fancy but it is convenient to everything. Now, the hotel is a great deal. breakfast is a fair price for paris and a great spread! the rooms are renovated and while still small, are beautiful. and the staffa re super, from the front desk to the maids. great great value for the money!The bed was to die for.

Unique Quality: price was per room. we had a king size bed (a super luxerious one) and paid somewhere around $150 which is fantastic for paris, not to mention a 4 star. (prices might currently be a little special because they are still renovating, but the noise was during the afternoon only and not bothersome to me.)

Directions: Just off the Denfort-Rochereau metro and RER stop. Near jardin de Luxembourg. Super conveneint on public transprt to everything, including a stright shot to both airports and gare du nord.

The only redeeming quality of this "4Star" hotel was its close proximity to the Metro. The rooms were dingey, cramped, and outdated. No better than a 2 star motel in the states. I specifically did not pack a blow dryer because it was stated as one of its "ammenities"....I found a hose attached to a wall that blew hot air when a button was pushed and then became too hot to hold. A terrible invention. The experience was not at all worth spending $169 a night and certainly lacking in charm.

Directions: Line 6 of the Metro - Exit St Jacques, only about 200 yards.

Pleasent Hotel with Helpful Staffs..Very new to the metro,room's are rather stuck in the art deco era of the 70's ,if you like beauty in diversity...there you go...

Unique Quality: Located in the heart of the city,accesible tourist spots..helpful hotel crew