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 | Timhotel Montmartre: About as charming a place as you'll find
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 Timhotel Montmartre by tiabunna
I didn’t stay here on my recent trip, partly because the cost was a little higher than some other two star hotels; partly because many of the rooms are quite tiny (and some are very odd shapes, one we had was wedge-shaped like a slice of cake, with the door at the narrow end); and partly because the Abesses Métro is served by only one line - I was intent on covering as much of Paris as possible with minimum transfers on the Métro.
The tranquil, romantic and post-cardish setting of place Emile Gordeau almost gives this hotel an air of unreality. Yes, there are good restaurants and shops just down the way and, although we heard that some parts of Montmartre can be problematical at night, during our stay we never felt even slightly uncomfortable in this vicinity.
If you are a first time Paris visitor, particularly if you place high priority on a romantic Parisian setting (and note the other comments above) , this hotel would be a good start for your experience of Paris. Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: 01 42 55 74 78Directions: To reach the ‘place Emile Gordeau’, start from Métro Abesses heading west (ie with the church on your left), then turn right up rue Ravignan, the first street on your right, and begin the climb up the hill, crossing rue des Trois-Freres.Website: www.timhotel.com/hotels/us/montmartre.html
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| Timhotel Montmartre: Location, Location, Location
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I stayed in the Timhotel Montmarte with my mum in July 2006. We spent 4 nights there in a ‘Superior City View’ room on the 4th floor (417 if memory serves).
We arrived at the Hotel a few hours before check-in but were able to leave our bags there until 3pm. We went back at about 2.50pm and the receptionist spoke good English (but didn’t seem to mind me testing my French out on him!) and was fine to let us check-in then. This turned out to be a good plan – the Hotel lobby is very small and when we went back downstairs half an hour later it was chock-a-block full of people waiting to check-in.
The room was a decent size (for Paris) and had ample storage for clothes, a mirror, desk, comfy beds etc. No tea/coffee facilities though so you might want to take a travel kettle and some Tetley’s with you ;) The Bathroom was clean and an big enough, though the bigger boned traveller might have a bit of an uncomfortable showering experience as the showers are dinky. The room also came complete with self-operational air-con, which was a huge relief in the 30+ oC heat (it was late July!).
The best feature by far however, was the view. I opened the double patio doors to find a ledge of about 2ft and a railing, beyond which was the most gorgeous vista. All of Paris is spread out before you and it was fun to pick out the main sights – especially nice on a night when the Eiffel Tower was lit up. There was also a particularly dramatic summer storm one night and we got a first-rate view of some amazing thunder and lightning! The ‘ledge’ is also big enough to get a chair on (just about) so lovely for reading/chilling if you feel like it.
The week went far too quickly, each day the room/bathroom was left spotless and when we checked out it was quick and easy and the receptionist booked our taxi back to Gare du Nord for us. For a 2* hotel I was extremely impressed by the service and the accomodation.
The main advantage of this hotel is the location. The Montmartre is my favourite area of Paris – try to avoid the touristy ‘Place du Tertre’ though. If you speak a bit of passable French try heading to the bars on Rue Coulaincourt where the local hang out on a night to get a feel for the ‘real’ Paris.
The view: what can I say? If you can then I would strongly advise booking a superior city view room. You won’t regret it!
The Abbesses Metro stop is less than minute down the street and there are numerous great bars, restaurants and cafes around for eats. We didn’t eat in the hotel as there is so much choice right on the doorstep – so I can’t comment on the food. Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: The hotel is on Place Emile Goudeau - a little square on a slope next to Picasso's former studio. Make sure the taxi from the station approaches from the right direction or (like us) you'll find yourself heaving cases down a LOT of steps!Website: http://www.timhotel.com/hotels/us/montmartre.html
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| Timhotel Montmartre: A room with a view !
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I had read conflicting opinions of this hotel on various websites , so was slightly apprehensive about what I would find. Would the sheets be damp, the staff surly, the cat remain unswung. Well, no,no and slightly! The checking in process was quick and efficient ( all the desk staff spoke English very well - though that didn't stop me torturing them with a bit of their beautiful language at any opportunity :-). We paid roughly £90 a night for the room ( there were cheaper ones on the 'viewless floors' - about £60 ) and were on the top floor (there is a lift!)The room itself was perfectly adequate for our 4 night stay - we only had one medium-sized suitcase , though I would imagine for anyone touring with a lot of luggage it might seem a bit cramped - but, I have stayed in smaller rooms in the u.k, for more money . The room was clean, the bed was one of the comfiest i have had the pleasure to lie on (though walking round for 14 hours a day would probably make a pile of bricks seem inviting!) and the bathroom was spotless . The only thing I did miss was a hairdryer - but I knew there wasn't one provided, and took my own. I'm leaving the best bit 'til last .... THE VIEW ! Through the French windows our room looked out over a sea of red-tiled roofs and in the distance -the Eiffel tower . Rooms at the back of the hotel have views of the sacre Couer - but we like rooftops! Breakfast wasn't included , but costs around 7 euros - we had it one day and it was good - unlimited juice, coffee, toast, cereal, yoghurt, cheese and about 5 different pastries - and they serve until 10am . we had no complaints about our stay , and are already counting the days until we can return. Oh, they allow dogsto stay in the room as well - but you can't tell!
Amazingly, this was my first visit to Paris since I was a very small child, and as a devotee of 'Amelie', I was detemined to stay in Montmartre. I booked this hotel as soon as I saw it's picture on the website - it is situated in a beautiful little square , next door to where Picasso had his studio. The location of the hotel in the beautiful 'village' of Montmatre is definitely its main selling point - it's like being on a film set when you go back to the hotel at night - the mellow orange street lighting , the Sacre Coeur rising above you , lots of cosy bars and restaurants - we even heard/saw someone playing a saxaphone through an open window! Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: We got off the Metro at Abessess and it was literally a 5 minute walk (albeit a very steep one!) to the hotel - it is situated right on a corner, and quite hard to miss.
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| Timhotel Montmartre: Friendly with excellent location
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We received a fantastic welcome from the staff, they found out it was our 25th wedding anniversary and upgraded our room. Rooms on the 4th and 5th floor have views of Sacré Coeur so i was a little disappointed that we were on teh 2nd floor, so imagine my surprise when 1 hour before we checked out i looked up instead of across the square, and there was the basilica just visible over the building opposite.
Can't tell you what teh berakfst was like as we decided to take an early walk each morning and had breakfast in only of the many boulangeries with the lcoals. Ever had a bowl of chocolate for breakfast?
Next door to the hotel is the site of Picasso's studio, most of it was destroyed by fire in the 1970's, but there is still something to be seen. The square itself is quiet and only a short walk from Abbesses metro station on line12. Beware leaving this station, there are many steps, especially if you ahve luggauge with you as we did, look carefully and you will find the massive lift up to the top.
This hotel group is a small chain with approx. 16 hotels across the city.
Location, location, location.
comfortable but fairly small rooms. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: 5 minute walk from Abbesses metro station. Leave station going right along the road, after few metres the road splits take the right hand fork then go up some steps.Website: http://www.timhotel.com/
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