MAISON URBAINE, Paris

Maison Urbaine sits in the lively 19th arrondissement, 20 metres from Crimée metro station (line 7), which crosses the city from north to south. Gare du Nord (Eurostar) is 13 minutes by metro or a 20-minute walk; Gare de l'Est is even closer. Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre are less than 10 minutes by metro. The Bassin de la Villette - with free outdoor pools, water sports, and cruises from mid-June to mid-September - is a 4-minute walk. Parc de la Villette (Cité des Sciences, Philharmonie, Zénith) is within walking distance. Charles de Gaulle Airport is reachable in 30 minutes by taxi (~55 EUR) or about 45 minutes via RER B from Gare du Nord. Orly Airport takes about 60 minutes by public transport or 45 minutes by taxi (~55 EUR). Nearby you will find a supermarket, bakery, minimarket, and several restaurants (e.g. Chamroeun Crimee, Crêpes Chaudes, Tasska) all within 0.5 km. The area is well-served by night buses for late returns.

The hotel offers Single (12 m2, one single bed), Double Small (13 m2, one double bed 140 cm), Superior Double (15 m2, one double 160 cm or twin), and Quadruple Superior (20 m2, one double 140 cm + sofa bed). All rooms are soundproofed and have a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. In-room amenities include a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, electric kettle, hairdryer, and air conditioning. Windows open and every room has a window - courtyard-facing rooms are notably quieter, while street-facing rooms may experience traffic noise. Some bathrooms are very compact; water can spill if the shower door is not closed properly. Rooms are small by Paris standards but modern, clean, and stylishly decorated. Storage is limited (no wardrobe in some rooms). Daily housekeeping is free. There is no mini-fridge in rooms, but the hotel offers a refrigerator for guest use on request. Memory foam is not used in mattresses or pillows. The lift serves all floors up to the sixth.

Breakfast is a served continental menu rather than a buffet - typically including bread, pastries, butter, jam, cheese, cold cuts, eggs, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, juice, coffee, and tea. The quality is described as basic but sufficient for a start to the day. The hotel has no restaurant for dinner and no room service, but there is a bar and snack bar on site, plus a wine/champagne offering (additional charge). Several nearby restaurants, a boulangerie on the corner, and a minimarket offer alternative dining options. For those needing a hearty meal, the surrounding area has numerous eateries within a 3-minute walk.

The hotel itself does not have a spa, wellness centre, swimming pool, or gym. However, the Bassin de la Villette is just 4 minutes away on foot, featuring three free outdoor pools open from mid-June to mid-September, along with water sports and boat cruises. Parc de la Villette, a 10-15 minute walk, contains the Cité des Sciences, the Philharmonie, the Zénith concert venue, and extensive green spaces. Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur are less than 10 minutes away by metro.

WiFi is free throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and private check-in. Luggage storage is free before check-in (from 12:00) and after check-out. Daily housekeeping is included. The hotel has a lift (small, up to the 6th floor). A paid shuttle service is available (no airport shuttle). Public parking is at a nearby location (Parking 2000, 2 minutes by car, reservation needed, charges may apply). Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, smoke alarms, and key-card access. There is no laundry room; a public laundromat is 3 minutes away. Cots are available on request. Business services: fax/photocopying. Payment by Visa and MasterCard only; a card imprint is taken at check-in.