Hotel des Belges — Hotel in Paris

The only 2 things I liked about this hotel was it's close proximity to the train station and it was safe with a/c and acceptable free wi-fi (slow but it existed). ||||There was a small stain on the bottom sheet that looked like blood. It was on the side and the other side than where I was sleeping so I didn't complain. (photo attached) The sheets were clean, as well as the room. Horribly decorated, a coat of paint in a neutral color would help, it was an eyesore to see bright yellow walls with hot pink trim. (photos attached) But I was only there for one night to catch an early train out. It was a good price for easy distance to the train station but you certainly get what you pay for. A clean bed with your own bathroom and a lock on the door. Don't expect anything more.||||You have to turn over your key when you leave the building, which I detest in a hotel because of security. Also, it's above an old ice cream shop/bar which made me feel like I was checking into a brothel room upstairs from a bar like in the old west.||||My main issue with this place was the noise. Perhaps it was the location of my room and it's not everywhere, but from about 4pm until late around 11pm, the people above me (unsure if it's guests or permanent residents) were pretty loud. Even when they dropped something on the floor, I heard it. Something kept being dragged around, almost like a cat was playing with a toy...very annoying when you're trying to sleep. No insulation between floors so you heard it all. ||||Would I stay here again? Only if my budget forced me to. I was trying to be frugal but next time I'll spend a few more bucks for a nicer hotel. They claim to have a breakfast available if you pay (annoying since most have free continental breakfast or a kettle in the room) but when I went downstairs they never said a word or offered anything. I didn't see anything in sight so I went to eat at the...

Hotel Des Belges is a decent budget hotel right near Gare Du Nord train station. It was perfect for me as I was coming in from London on the Eurostar for a short one-night stay and wanted something close by. For the cost (EUR 65 or roughly AUD 100) you get a basic private room (I stayed in Room 34) with single bed and shower and free Wi-Fi (which was fast and reliable).||||If is a family run place and there were a lot of kids in the lobby area which also operates as a brasserie (one of the older children helped out at reception). Mum was lovely and certainly had her hands full with running the hotel reception and managing the kids, but it was charming to watch and to be in a place some homely. The staff are all nice and speak basic English.||||The only slight negatives were the curfew and the fact you can’t bring guests to your room with you. Also, you have to return the key to reception each time you leave and then collect it when you get back to the hotel which was annoying (do they really not trust grown adults?). If you have a lot of luggage please note that there is no elevator and you will need to carry the bags with you up stairs to your room.||||In conclusion, what I recommend Hotel Des Belges? For a short, low-budget stay, yes I would. For a longer stay, I may find somewhere with a few more facilities...

Perfect location, just next to Gare du Nord station, so very convenient for traveling to and from Paris CDG airport. The room was comfortable and clean.heating was bad. Wifi was terrible.The hotel is very old and could use a face lift but all we really required was a clean bed and safe place to sleep and access to transportation. We got it. Some great cafes on the main street.The staff on reception were very helpful.its run by family oldest member is 84 and she was still so active which was so good to see. reception had terrible smell and could be tidy as its looks very dirty and uninviting . no life i had terrible back problem so i had requested room on first floor which is for 2 people but they accommodate me im thankful for that .Flooring very cold due to no carpet.|Could not set subtitles to English on tv.The property was locked out at night and until 8 in the morning Even if you are checked in, you cannot enter the hotel during these hours, which can be...