Familia Hôtel — Hotel in Paris

This hotel was very basic (it is only 2 stars after all) we picked it as we had stayed in the hotel nextdoor, so we knew how easy it was to get around. We loved the other hotel but picked this one as it had air conditioning and June can be quite warm |The air con works to keep you cool, but it's very old and we all (7 of us, in different rooms) felt ill in the morning, snuffles, dry throat etc. when I turned mine off in the morning, it leaked water all over the TV and plug sockets directly underneath. These were also the only sockets in the room, there were none by the bed. |The doors on each floor open on to the very steep stairs and don't give much room to get out safely, especially if you struggle with mobility. Breakfast is €12 per person, but there is a lovely cafe, directly opposite which is much cheaper and has more choice. The beds have a quilt but it was in-between 2 sheets rather than a quilt cover, but it was fine. I also wish there had been a fridge in the room.||However, I had the sweetest balcony with a table and chairs to watch Paris go by and the beds were incredibly comfortable. I wanted to bring my mattress home with me. The staff were all so lovely and spoke really good English. There was a guy painting the door to a room in the reception and it was so beautiful to watch him work. He has painted all the doors and they are all so pretty. |This hotel is so close to Notre Dame, a 10 minute walk away at most and you can hear the bells, which is beautiful. We used the Batobus (the river bus) to get around. You can buy a ticket which covers you for a few days and the boat stops at all the important places near, the Louvre, Eiffel tower, and many more. So it's easy to hop on and off and all the attractions are a very short walk from the boat. We've been to Paris a few times and this is so much easier than the metro and more leisurely. ||Over all, it's ok as a place to put your head overnight, so long as you don't need the air con, but personally, I won't be...

The only two good things about this place is that it is in a central location and the shower pressure is good.

We arrived early and couldn't check in early. That was fine, they offered to take our luggage to the back and store them until check in time (2pm). Once we came back, the check in process was quick and we got room 12. Everything seemed fine but upon entering the room, my perspective changed. It was a tiny, very old room. We got two single beds and both came with different comforters. The tv faces a wall and not actually towards any of the bed. The worst part of all was how dirty the room was. I can see a gathering of dust upon looking up and turning on the nightstand light. The shower is disgusting. You can see stains on the ceiling and on the side. Their hairdryer is very old school. When I went down after checking in, I asked the receptionist if it would be possible to get 2 extra pillows and 2 towels. He said no because they were fully booked that night. Do they not have any spare towels or blankets? This seems ridiculous. I do not believe this hotel should be operating. They need to remove whoever is managing this hotel and find a new owner. It's a great location, but it definitely needs a...

I found myself in Paris on a work trip and added a few days to the journey. I don't spend much time in my room when I travel and like to venture about on foot. My travel agent asked me to check out Hotel Familia for her and it did not disappoint. ||Reasonably priced basic hotel in a GREAT neighborhood. It is in the Latin Quarter near the Sorbonne, so it has something of the vibe of an American college town: Lots of restaurants and bars, easy walking, and a fun little shop or 2. Metro close by. 10 minute walk from Notre Dame. I booked a single so the room was tiny and I can't speak to the size of others but it's quite old so am guessing most rooms are small. It's a 2-star hotel, which means no concierge or bar or lounge, but I had a boiler for coffee and a room safe so was fine. I do hope Wilson (Wilton?) the delightful desk clerk stays forever: He was very friendly and helpful, knew the area, and was fun to chat with. I moved to the very-American airport Hilton the night before I flew home and while the room was larger and the place better appointed, I missed the Hotel Familia. I would return...