HOTEL DES ECRIVAINS, Paris

The hotel sits opposite a police station, creating a very safe and secure environment, while the surrounding neighbourhood is filled with authentic local cafés, restaurants, and shops. A two-minute walk puts you on rue Mouffetard, one of Paris's oldest food markets, and the Latin Quarter with its bookshops and bistros is a 10-minute stroll away. Three metro lines from Place d'Italie provide direct links to key landmarks: line 5 to Gare du Nord (Eurostar), line 6 to the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse, and line 7 to the Louvre and Opéra Garnier. Additional bus lines (27, 47, 103) and tram stops offer further flexibility. For airport transfers, take RER B to Denfert-Rochereau then metro line 6 to Place d'Italie - the journey takes about 40 minutes from CDG. The Italie 2 shopping mall (with Zara, Sephora, Fnac) and the AccorHotels Arena (2 km) are also within easy reach.

Rooms are decorated in a modern, contemporary style with neutral tones and bright colour accents in the lobby and breakfast area. Street-side rooms can be affected by traffic and occasional police sirens, so light sleepers should request a courtyard-facing room for a quieter night. A construction site on the block operates on weekdays from around 9:00-10:00, which may disturb morning rest. There is no air conditioning - fans are provided, and upper-floor rooms can become quite hot in summer. Each room includes a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities (in select rooms), and some have a mini fridge or a balcony (request at booking). The lift serves half-levels up to the 5th floor, but you must climb 10 steps to reach your room's landing - this can be challenging with heavy luggage. Two rooms (Classic and Club) are adapted for wheelchair users. Daily housekeeping is included, and rooms are generally kept clean, though occasional reports of mould, ants, or stained carpets exist - these are isolated incidents and not representative of the overall standard.

The breakfast spread includes fresh orange and apple juice, coffee and tea, croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisin, cake, jams, cheese, ham, sausage, boiled eggs, yogurt, fresh fruits, and fruit salad - a filling start to the day. In-room breakfast is also available. The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, but the surrounding area offers a wide variety of dining options within a two-minute walk, including Asian cuisine, crêperies, and traditional French bistros. The nearby rue Mouffetard and the Latin Quarter provide even more choices at all price points. For self-catering, supermarkets and grocery stores are steps away.

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and can assist with restaurant recommendations and local information. Luggage storage is free before check-in and after checkout, making it easy to explore the city unencumbered. The lift (with half-level steps) serves up to the 5th floor - expect a 10-step walk to your room. No on-site parking or airport shuttle is available; the nearest public car park is INTERPARKING SALPETRIERE/ITALIE. Laundry is not provided but a service is located just next to the hotel. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. Safety features include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, key card access, and a security alarm. Pets are not allowed. The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and UnionPay. Board games and puzzles are available for children.