Timhotel Tour Eiffel Paris

( 2 stars , Paris , France )

Overall, we were pleased with our hotel and would definitely stay here again on another trip to Paris.

Our goal for a hotel in Paris this time was to find a decent hotel at a low price and centrally located. There are thousands of hotels in Paris and it is not easy to know which site to use to book a hotel and which area to stay in. I'm not sure how we narrowed it down to Timhotel Tour Eiffel but our checking included reading some reviews at TripAdvisor and it looked like it fit our profile. We booked through the hotel's homepage directly and we paid an average of 86 € per night for the room (a total of 608 € for the week). The hotel It was very easy to find the hotel when we came to Paris. The hotel is located at 11, Rue Juge in the 15th arrondissement. We arrived at the metro station Dupleix and the hotel entrance was located just a few minute's walk around the corner. Check-in was fast and we got room 41 on the 4th floor. The reception was typical for a small hotel in a European city - pretty small but with a few chairs; a PC with internet access (cost about 6 € for 30 minutes); and a vending machine with sodas, water, chocolate etc. The staff was helpful and we were able to communicate with them in English. The elevator in the hotel really is tiny. When we arrived we had two Samsonite suitcases of average size and there was only room for Nikki and the two suitcases in the lift, I had to use the stairs. :-) The room The room itself was as expected: a pretty small room with a big bed; a small color TV mounted on the wall; a small desk and a small wardrobe with 3-4 hangers. The room was carpeted with light painted walls. The TV had a few channels but most of them were French, Italian, German etc. and a couple of English channels like the BBC. The bed felt a bit worn out but it was at least on the softer side (the way I prefer it). We had a view right into a courtyard so we didn't have any problem at all with traffic or metro noise. But the room was not soundproof when it comes to noise from slamming doors and the elevator in the mornings. The hotel also seems to have wi-fi internet connection via SFR. We decided to buy 10 hours of surfing time (lasting a month) while we were there and it cost us 30 €. It was great to be able to access the net and check out opening times of attractions, online maps etc. We had a separate bathroom, with tiles on the floor and walls, apart from the toilet and the sink there was a bathtub with a showerhead. There was a glass door that prevented the water from splashing everywhere and it worked well and was a great substitute for a shower curtain. The only problem was that it was quite cold during our stay there so the bathroom was pretty freezing. There was a heater in the bathroom but it didn't seem to work when I put in on maximum. The breakfast at the hotel cost 8.5 € per person and it was a small buffet style breakfast. There was a selection of croissants, bread etc with different spreads such as honey, jam, butter etc. They also had some cereal, yoghurt, boiled eggs and a couple of different juices. And you could also get tea and coffee. I think the breakfast is from 07.30 - 10.30. If you want a cheaper breakfast it is possible to get a sandwich at the local grocery stores for 2-4 €. We ventured out a few times for breakfast at brasseries. Even though it was the same price, the breakfast menu was limited to coffee/tea, a baguette, croissant and jam - at least you could go for seconds at the hotel. Location The hotel location suited us well. Shops and places to eat are within walking distance in the neighborhood. We got our daily supply of water from an old man in a tiny store located right next to the hotel entrance. But if you want bigger grocery stores you can check out the Monoprix. We tried one of the restaurants in the neighborhood but I'll get back to it on the eating and drinking page. There is even a McDonald's across from the Monoprix, if that is to your liking. :-) The Metro station Dupleix is located just around the corner from the hotel. But if you walk a couple of hundred meters you get to the station of La Motte Picquet Grenelle you have a station that covers 3 lines and that makes it easy to get around. We also walked over to the Parc du Champ de Mars (the park located in front of the Eiffel tower) - which only took about 10 minutes. Conclusion I think we got pretty much what we expected. It was a decent hotel at a low price (low by Parisian standards). The room was OK and it was easy to get around by using the metro. I would not hesitate recommending this to others looking for a clean budget hotel in Paris. If you go to the top floor, also known as room 63, there is access to a small terrace with a view to the Eiffel tower. If you do decide to go with a ‘deluxe’ room keep in mind that the only difference is that those rooms have air-conditioning.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel March 06 - We loved it. We upgraded to an "exclusive" room which had a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower. (I emailed them and requested a view). The hotel staff went out of their way to make us comfortable and...

The staff was very friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel March 06 - We loved it. We upgraded to an "exclusive" room which had a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower. (I emailed them and requested a view). The hotel staff went out of their way to make us comfortable and were extremely helpful. The rooms are a little small but cozy and clean. The bathroom was much larger than expected with a towel warmer and shower/tub combo. This hotel offers the smallest elevator I have ever seen in my life - but considering the building was probably built way before the elevator was installed I guess that might be the norm. I would stay at the hotel again but I would request room 67 or 63. (we stayed in 63 which has a shared balcony with a view of the Eiffel)This hotel is about 1 minute from the metro - which will get you all over the city. In the neighborhood is a cheese shop, fish shop, butcher, bread shop, wine shop - everything you could ever want for a quick bite on the run or a picnic. Sunday and Wednesday morning there is a flea market by the metro where you can find some great bargains. We were advised not to eat at the Italian Bistro across the street by the hotel staff and instead they directed us to some great bistro's and even set up reservations for us. Overall, I was very pleased with the hotel - great value!

Interested in going back Eiffel tower in walking distance. Hotel could use some mechanical improvements, such as repairing bathroom lights, we stayed 2 nights withought working bathroom lights, then they changed us into another room. The staff were great, from front desk to breakfast staff. Staff assisted us during a metro strike for alternatives and provided great restaurant choices. Location was great. Close to metro and bus stops. Area was within the "locals meeting area" and gave one a view of their life. Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay Wonderful opportunity to see weekly markets, daily bread, cheese and meat markets and friendly pubs, all with a variety of languages spoken. A great example of an area of daily life!

The location of the hotel was perfect. There re lots of café, shops nearby (You could find Monoprix by walking 10-15 mins)+. It was only walking distance to Eiffel Tower and Dupleix (Metro sta) . Altho the hotel was 2 star but it was like 3 star hotel. Room considered small but it was pretty comfortable. The TV in our room was out of order. Anyway, we travelled most of the day and didnt have time to watch tv tho. I would definitely stay here again if I travelled to Paris. "

Let me emphasize that the service was good until the day that we left. On the morning that we left for Normandy the night person made coffee for us and brought out the juice etc. Sept. 30 the evening before we were to leave for the...

Pleasant if functional B&B in modest part of town a good way from the action.1¾ mls SW of Place de la Concorde, on narrow residential side street 20 yds off busy local shopping street. Cafes and restaurants 50 yds. Bus stop and Metro Dupleix within 150 yds.Simple and homely. Neat reception. Comfortable little lounge. Bright cheery breakfast room. Refurbished 2001."

We arrived to find that they did not have us booked in at all. The receptionist was unfriendly and left us standing around for over 15 mins whilst she tried to sort things out. She said that on the day we booked they had computer problems. They had to book us into a different hotel far from where we had wanted to be. They said they would pay for the taxi. We lost over 2 hours of our very limited stay. The taxi driver embarrassed us at the other hotel as he obviously had NOT been paid. There were no apologies and the staff didn't seem to care. My daughter read the visitors book whilst waiting. Most of the comments were NOT good at all. I had previously stayed in this hotel 4 years ago and wanted to return. Never again.