Le Vert Galant Paris — Hotel in Paris

This little slice of heaven was exactly what I was looking for! The people running the hotel couldn't have been more kind and welcoming, and my room was cozy and sweet. The place isn't new and modern (there's no A/C, however, that was no issue in late May/early June), but that wasn't what I was looking for. My room opened right onto the most beautiful small garden I can imagine and I slept with my door open each night so that I could enjoy the cool air and the scent of the honeysuckle that was growing on the trellis outside. The bed was nice and soft, the hot water plentiful, and I had everything that I needed and wanted. The breakfast (12 Euros) was delicious and served in a serene atmosphere, overlooking the magical garden. Fresh croissants (baked in-house), breads, jams, boiled eggs, cheeses, freshly squeezed orange juice, and cafe au lait really hit the spot each morning starting at 7am. There is a wonderful city park just across the street, where you will see residents of the community exercising, meeting with friends, or just sitting and enjoying the birdsong late in the evening. You are close to two metro stops, making it very easy to travel around Paris by metro, and there are scads of restaurants and other things nearby along the Avenue de Gobelins. There was some sort of work happening nearby during the day that produced noise, but I was out seeing Paris, so this didn't inconvenience me in the slightest. In any case, there is construction work happening all over Paris right now in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games, so it's probably unavoidable, and the nights were very quiet for sleeping. Overall, I don't think I could have found a more ideal and quintessential Parisian hotel experience. I would highly recommend Hotel Le...

This little slice of heaven was exactly what I was looking for! The people running the hotel couldn't have been more kind and welcoming, and my room was cozy and sweet. The place isn't new and modern (there's no A/C, however, that was no issue in late May/early June), but that wasn't what I was looking for. My room opened right onto the most beautiful small garden I can imagine and I slept with my door open each night so that I could enjoy the cool air and the scent of the honeysuckle that was growing on the trellis outside. The bed was nice and soft, the hot water plentiful, and I had everything that I needed and wanted. The breakfast (12 Euros) was delicious and served in a serene atmosphere, overlooking the magical garden. Fresh croissants (baked in-house), breads, jams, boiled eggs, cheeses, freshly squeezed orange juice, and cafe au lait really hit the spot each morning starting at 7am. There is a wonderful city park just across the street, where you will see residents of the community exercising, meeting with friends, or just sitting and enjoying the birdsong late in the evening. You are close to two metro stops, making it very easy to travel around Paris by metro, and there are scads of restaurants and other things nearby along the Avenue de Gobelins. There was some sort of work happening nearby during the day that produced noise, but I was out seeing Paris, so this didn't inconvenience me in the slightest. In any case, there is construction work happening all over Paris right now in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games, so it's probably unavoidable, and the nights were very quiet for sleeping. Overall, I don't think I could have found a more ideal and quintessential Parisian hotel experience. I would highly recommend Hotel Le...

Le Vert Galant was a great "find" for us -- a very comfortable family-run hotel in the 13th arrondissement, close to two Metro stops and an excellent shopping and dining district. There are no tourist draws in this area, just places that everyday Parisians frequent, and that is exactly what we were looking for on this trip. Our room was spacious, one of the largest we've ever had in Paris, with a very useful kitchenette. The refrigerator and microwave allowed us to deal with the now American-sized portions that French restaurants seem to be serving, which we can no longer handle. Further, we could have breakfast in our room every day (instead of enjoying croissants at a cafe, sigh). The staff were wonderful and welcomed us very warmly. We felt at home here and would come back. This is a great place, especially for a...