HOTEL DU BRESIL, Paris

The hotel sits on a quiet street in central Paris, facing the Jardin du Luxembourg and steps from the Boulevard Saint-Michel, Sorbonne University and the Panthéon. Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Notre-Dame Cathedral are within a 10-minute walk. Luxembourg RER station (line B) is just around the corner, offering direct trains to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, as well as Gare du Nord and Parc des Expositions. Châtelet-Les Halles, the city's main hub, is just two stops away (about 5 minutes). The surrounding streets are packed with restaurants, cafés, organic supermarkets, and shops; a Carrefour supermarket is right on the corner. The Latin Quarter's bookshops, cinemas and jazz bars are all within walking distance.

Room categories include Single (1 person, 120 cm Bultex bed, courtyard view), Double (2 persons, 140 cm bed, street view), Twin (2 single 90 cm beds), Superior Double/Twin (160 cm bed or two 90 cm beds, top floor, street view), and Quadruple (1 double 140 cm + 2 single 90 cm beds, top floor). All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, and a telephone with free national and mobile calls. A flat-screen TV with international channels, a desk, and heating are standard; some rooms also feature parquet flooring and double glazing. The rooms are small, particularly the bathrooms - some are so compact that the shower door cannot fully open or the toilet is wedged against the sink. Bathroom humidity and occasional mould issues have been noted; ventilation is limited. A wheelchair-accessible room is available on the ground floor with adapted bathroom and extra space. The lift is exceptionally small, accommodating a maximum of two people without luggage.

Breakfast is a simple continental buffet in the hotel's breakfast room. The offering includes hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk), fruit juice, croissants, bread, biscuits, yoghurt, honey, jams, soft butter and Nutella. Breakfast is available for 8 EUR, which is considered good value for central Paris. For those wanting a larger morning meal, the surrounding Latin Quarter has numerous cafés and bakeries within a one-minute walk. The hotel does not have a restaurant or bar on site for lunch or dinner, but reception staff are happy to provide local restaurant recommendations.

The hotel provides relaxed common areas: a television room, a games room and a reading room. For outdoor leisure, the Jardin du Luxembourg is immediately opposite, with tree-lined paths, a large pond, and open lawns - ideal for morning runs or an afternoon stroll. The Latin Quarter's streets are filled with traditional French restaurants, jazz bars and cafés for evening entertainment. There is no swimming pool, gym or spa on site.

The hotel offers a 24-hour reception with multilingual staff who can arrange taxis, shuttle buses, and book tickets for shows or restaurants. Express check-in/check-out is available. Free high-speed Wi-Fi with fibre optic connection is provided in all rooms and common areas. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out, giving freedom to explore. Daily housekeeping is provided, with sheets and towels changed every day. Safety deposit boxes are available. The lift serves all floors but is very small. There is no parking on site. Pets are not allowed. Accepted payment methods: Visa, Maestro, MasterCard.