Hotel Clauzel

For our short stay, this was good, and I imagine Paris hotels may be similar. We were a family of four with two rooms and two double beds. They provided towels and shower gel, and we had a balcony. The hotel has made the best of what it has, with nice decor. The location was good, though the thin walls meant we could hear other guests using the stairs. Tea and coffee facilities would've been nice. Breakfast is available for €7, but we chose to eat at a nearby shop, where a croissant and coffee cost €2.

The location is perfect and convenient. The rooms are very basic and warm, with no air conditioning, so I imagine summer could be unbearable. The bathroom smelled of mould, and the towels were paper thin and had holes. The lift was tiny and didn't work properly.

Hôtel Clauzel gives you a central Paris location at a relatively affordable price, but it does the bare minimum. It's rated two stars, and even that feels a little generous. The staff struck me as rude and indifferent. The rooms are extremely basic, with no fan, which would make summer nights uncomfortable, and no mini fridge, a small amenity that would've made a difference. There's very little soundproofing, so hallway traffic, neighbours, and street noise can carry at all hours. If you're a light sleeper, that could be a real problem. If all you need is a simple place to sleep and you can manage the noise and lack of amenities, it might work. Otherwise, it may be worth paying more for comfort.

The view was top notch, and the area was perfect. They cleaned every day and let us leave our luggage. The metro is seven minutes away, and Monmarte is ten minutes away.