Balladins Express

Good value, and handy for ENSTA. It’s a long way from the city centre, though.

A budget place to stay for a short visit.

The room was unbelievably cramped and awkward to use. There’s nowhere to store anything, the wall lights aren’t fixed in place, and electrical wires are left exposed. The bathroom is basically a shower cubicle. I’d avoid the place. The receptionist deserves a special mention too, she made it obvious she’d rather be doing something else than helping guests.

We stayed for three days and housekeeping never came into our room once. That’s unacceptable, even for a two-star hotel. The room itself was very small, and the bathroom was worse. Staff were friendly, but breakfast at €7.70 felt far too expensive. I’ve had cheaper breakfasts with bigger portions.