DESKOPOLITAN HOUSE, Paris

The hotel is tucked away in a peaceful courtyard at 226 Boulevard Voltaire, ensuring a calm night despite being in the heart of the action. Two metro stations - Charonne and Rue des Boulets (Line 9) - are within a 1-2 minute walk, providing direct access to the Eiffel Tower, Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, and the Bastille. Within a few blocks you'll find Place de la Bastille, the Marais district, Père-Lachaise cemetery, the trendy restaurants and bars of Rue de Charonne, Rue Oberkampf's nightlife, and the Marché d'Aligre food market. A 5-minute walk takes you to Nation station (RER A) for express connections. The area is well served by buses (56, 76, 57, 46) and taxis to both Paris airports (30 min from Orly, 45 min from Charles de Gaulle). Numerous supermarkets, bakeries, and cafés are within a block.

Rooms are designed as self-contained mini-apartments. All Nests have a full kitchenette with a fridge, hob, electric kettle, cookware, utensils, and a starter pack of tea, coffee, oil, pasta, and spices. The Cosy Nest (18 m2) includes a shower with separate WC, while the Super Nest (20-22 m2) adds a larger bathroom with a walk-in shower or bathtub, separate WC, and private direct access to the landscaped garden with a table and two chairs. All rooms are soundproofed, air-conditioned, and face the courtyard, ensuring near-complete silence at night. Beds can be configured as twin upon advance request. Additional features include a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, iron, safe, parquet flooring, and free Wi-Fi. The property has no lift, but ground-floor Super Nests are available for mobility concerns, and staff assist with luggage.

A continental breakfast bag is hung on your door every morning, containing fresh baguette, croissant, yogurt, fruit, muesli, juice, jam, and cheese. The offering can be adapted to gluten-free or vegan diets on prior request. Breakfast can be eaten in-room, in the garden, on the roof terrace, or in the communal areas. For a full meal, the on-site restaurant Laïa serves Mediterranean cuisine prepared by chef Tania Cadeddu (Top Chef season 13 finalist), using produce from the rooftop vegetable garden. The menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options in a warm, friendly setting. A snack bar and coffee house are available on site for lighter bites and drinks.

The hotel provides free access to sports studios offering cycling and boxing classes - a practical way to stay fit without leaving the property. The garden courtyard has outdoor furniture and sun terrace, perfect for breakfast, reading, or working. A 200 m2 rooftop vegetable garden supplies the restaurant and offers a quiet green space. Weekly events such as afterworks, networking lunches, yoga, meetups, and creative or professional workshops help you connect with the coworking community. Bike tours and free walking tours can be arranged. A barbershop and nail bar (Big Moustache) are available on site for haircuts, beard trims, and old-style shaves.

The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, concierge, and free luggage storage (note the Saturday limitation). A coworking space is accessible for all hotel guests, including hot desks, meeting rooms, and a forum - ideal for business travelers. Wi-Fi is free in public areas and rooms. A business centre and fax/photocopying are free; meeting/banquet facilities are available for an additional charge. Daily housekeeping is provided on request (each day, all clean). The property is fully non-smoking and has facilities for disabled guests (wheelchair-accessible lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, grab rails). A lift is not available, but ground-floor rooms and staff assistance for luggage are offered. Cots and baby cots can be provided on request. All rooms have safety deposit boxes, and the property has CCTV, 24-hour security, and key card access.