HOTEL DES ARTS, Paris

The hotel is set in the 9th arrondissement, a lively and central neighbourhood with a wide range of restaurants, bars, and shops within a few minutes' walk. Cadet Metro Station (line 7) is 270 metres away and provides direct access to Galeries Lafayette and Opéra Garnier. Gare du Nord is an 11-minute walk, making it convenient for Eurostar and regional trains. Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre are a 15-minute walk. The area is considered safe and quiet, and the hotel's proximity to public transport makes car-free exploration easy. Parking is not available, and the streets can be narrow.

Room types include single, double, and triple rooms. Double rooms have one bed, soundproof walls, wardrobe, and city views. Triple rooms offer two beds, a private bathroom with bath and shower, soundproof walls, heating, and city views. Single rooms have a shared bathroom. Some rooms come with only a washbasin and share bathroom and toilet facilities located on the 2nd floor. The limited number of private bathrooms are available but must be confirmed at booking. Rooms are small and basic, with old furniture, peeling wallpaper, and worn carpets. Some third-floor rooms have low ceilings. No air conditioning. Some rooms have been renovated and are cleaner. Hot water is available but may take time to reach upper floors. Rooms on the sixth floor involve climbing many stairs with luggage.

Over eight restaurants and pizza places are within 0.5 km, including Andiamo Pizza, Odette et Aime, Scusi, and Al Bayader. A McDonald's and a Carrefour supermarket are on the same street. Breakfast is not available at the hotel, so plan to eat out or buy supplies. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of dining options to suit all budgets.

No wellness or leisure facilities are available on site. Guests seeking such amenities should plan to use city-wide options. The lively neighbourhood and proximity to Montmartre, Galeries Lafayette, and Opéra Garnier provide ample opportunity for walking and exploration.

The 24-hour reception can assist with luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, which is useful for exploring the city. The hotel is locked at night, and guests must ring a bell to re-enter. Some staff are friendly and helpful, while others are less communicative. Reception staff may not be fluent in English. Wi-Fi is free in some rooms but is often slow, intermittent, and may require asking for the password. No daily cleaning, linen change, or towel replacement is provided. No toiletries, soap, or toilet paper are offered. The hotel accepts Visa, Maestro, and MasterCard, but card payments under €30 are refused; city tax must be paid in cash. Pets are not allowed.