Castex

( 3 stars , Paris , France )

+ It was a nice friendly little place, the room was fresh and clean, with a bit of old-world charm, and everything there I needed. Close to the Metro. - No

we had a lovely stay at the Castex Hotel We stayed in one of the suite. There was sky window and it was so pretty to see the stars at night The staff was very friendly and helpful. very close to the metro Bastille

+ Friendly and helpful. Good breakfast which helps with teenage boys. - Location was farther from activities than we realized. But that was our oversight.

This hotel was a great find. We wanted somewhere to base a 4 day romantic getaway in this wonderful city. The room was spotlessly clean, the staff were most accommodating at all times, there were many brochures and maps available and the room was private and very comfortable. We even had a balcony view over the rear courtyard. We did not use the breakfast room, preferring to wander out for a later snack, but the staff were very kind with all other areas, recommending restaurants and organising taxis when asked to help. All this done in English with humour too. We were never going to spend much time in the room apart from at night, so the fact it wasn't as large as aircraft hanger didn't bother us. There was plenty of room for two adults to co-exist even if one seemed to have brought her complete wardrobe with her! It was a great hotel and I would recommend it to all and would stay there again myself. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

+ I appreciated the staff's willingness to help, and cheerfulness. Continental breakfast was good, dining area was pleasant and clean. - Rooms are small, but that's to be expected within this type of hotel. I would enjoy staying there again.

The hotel is fine and I'd probably be prepared to stay there again but I did find it very basic. I'd asked for a shower and it was a bath attachment that you had to hold and there was no mini fridge in the room. (It wasn't advertised I don't think but I've always had one in previous hotels.)We coped as it was winter and we could put drink bottles outside on the window ledge but I wouldn't want to stay there in summer. The location was great for us as we were going to the Opera Bastille and it was just a stroll across the square.The metro was nearby and it was easy to get to all the tourist sites.

This was the first time I stayed at the Castex. The location is great, and the rooms are very nice. The air conditioner was not working all that great when I got there, but they fixed it and it was nice. My room was very quiet, though it did not face the street. Also, they have a computer in the lobby with internet access that any guests may use. That was great.

Great hotel for price. Proximity to Metro and sites was excellent. Highly recommend.

+ Great comfortable beds.

My wife and I (mid-30s) stayed at Castex for a couple nights in November 2007, and liked the hotel alot, it is charming, and well located, free wi-fi, elevator. The best thing about it in our experience, though, was the staff (there were 3 different youn