HOTEL LENA, Paris

The hotel sits on Boulevard Magenta between the two major rail stations, making it ideal for Eurostar and train travellers. Gare du Nord provides direct RER B service to Charles de Gaulle Airport and Gare de l'Est links to regional lines. Four metro stations are nearby, offering quick access to Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Montmartre (20 minutes on foot), Galeries Lafayette and the Marais. The lively neighbourhood is filled with brasseries, restaurants and the Saint Quentin covered market directly opposite, known for fresh produce. Porte Saint-Denis and Porte Saint-Martin are a short walk, and buses serve the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks. While the area is busy and cosmopolitan, quieter streets are within easy reach.

Standard rooms are compact but functional, available as single, double or twin. Superior rooms offer more generous space, and some have a balcony or a view of Sacré-Cœur. Prestige rooms are set apart on a private staircase for added quiet and can accommodate up to three people. The Loft is a two-level duplex sleeping up to four, ideal for families or groups. All rooms feature Art Deco-style wallpaper designs, a desk, a safety deposit box, and free toiletries. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and may experience some noise, while rear-facing rooms are notably quieter. Wardrobe space is limited in some smaller rooms; hooks and a few hanging options are provided. Room sizes are typical for central Paris, with some being quite compact.

The breakfast buffet includes daily pastries, bread, butter, jam, outdoor-reared eggs, quality cheeses, cold meats, cereals, yoghurt, and fresh fruit. Coffee, tea, and juice are provided. The breakfast room is decorated with marble tables, velvet chairs in powder pink and British green, and natural light. For other meals, the hotel does not have a restaurant or bar, but the lounge serves soft and alcoholic drinks throughout the day and offers a library. The surrounding area is full of bistros, brasseries, and cafés, with a highly recommended traditional Parisian restaurant just 400 metres away.