Premiere Classe Soissons

For 42€, the cheap price is the best part. The room had a double bed and a single bed, plus a microwave, a mini-fridge, and free parking. But the bathroom was filthy. It looked clean at first, yet the toilets were very dirty, and the shower smelled bad. I had to run the water to get rid of the smell. The room was small for three people. The blanket had cigarette holes and stains, and there were housekeeper hairs on the sheets. It was noisy too. At 8 am, heavy doors from other rooms woke me up. Then at 9 am the housekeepers banged loudly on the doors, on purpose, to wake guests so they could clean the rooms. Room 106, please clean the bathroom and toilets!!!

This is a handy stop when driving between Ireland and Germany, either before the crazy Paris stretch or after getting through it. I'd stay here again. For the rates, the room is decent, clean, and safe enough for a couple of nights, though it can be confusing to tell which hotel is which. The staff don't speak English, and finding someone can be a challenge. You wouldn't expect that from a hotel chain in Europe in 2020. My main complaint is that the non-smoking rooms don't really feel non-smoking. Still, I would come back.

The staff deserve the star here. They welcomed us and helped when my key card stopped working because it was next to my phone. The rest was rough. The mattress was so firm it felt like a gym mat, and sitting in one position too long left my bottom numb. The bathroom was tiny, just a step from the bed, and the bunk bed made it easy to hit your head. It also had what looked like years' worth of modern art, as shown in the photo. At night there was plenty of noise from cars, repeated door slamming, and people talking loudly as they passed the door. On a hot summer day, no air conditioning meant a free sauna. Hotel Premiere Class certainly lives up to the joke in its name.

The rooms are decent and comfortable, nothing fancy. A good budget option near fast food places, especially for a one-night stay. I'd recommend it.