Hôtel Formio — Hotel in Paris

The Formio is a new hotel in a modern, minimalist style. The reception is on the first floor of the building, and the rooms on floors 2 to 4. There is no lift. The double rooms are tiny - with a small desk and chair, a very small wardrobe and the sort of shower cabinet that would be appropriate on a spaceship. There is no kettle - coffee is available for a euro a cup from a machine in the reception. If you are single travelling with a small backpack the double room is fine. With my wife and 2 suitcases we had to change to a family room , which was just about adequate to keep our things.|The staff are actually very helpful and do...

A very clean hotel in general with good high windows daylight, Ok room size, and friendly staff if this is what you care most about, however, beware, some information is not communicated like: the elevator is "still" not in service as of today, with a reception at the first floor (second floor in US terms) and rooms are on the three floors above, so make sure you verify with the hotel before you book if you think you don't want to take your luggage 60 steps vertical. Finally.. they charged 50 Europe for a lost Room's key-card which is just ridiculous and nonsense, in other hotels they give it as a souvenir...

During a very hot few days in Paris, the lack of space, and aircon meant that it wasn't the most comfortable of experiences as far as hotel stays goes. We asked for a fan a few times, which they didn't have which would be a good investment for the hotel and it's guests as it was sweltering!

Never the less, the price is fair considering the central location; right next to the Formio metro station and a scenic walk down to the Seign with Cafe's, shops and restaurants barely a stones throw in any direction.

For the nomads, site see-ers?* and budget city breakers it is ideal (just bring a...