HOTEL RICHMOND GARE DU NORD, Paris

The hotel is literally across the street from the main entrance of Gare du Nord, the city's largest rail hub, linking you to the Eurostar, RER, metro lines 4 and 5, and buses. A metro entrance is right beside the hotel, making it easy to reach the Eiffel Tower in about 35 minutes and Disneyland Paris in an hour by train. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a 45-minute RER ride away, while Orly is also reachable via a combination of train and tram. The area around the station is busy day and night, with a lively but occasionally edgy atmosphere after dark. Dozens of restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, and cafés line the surrounding streets, and the shops of Canal Saint-Martin are a short stroll away. The Seine and Île de la Cité are 3 km to the south.

The hotel offers single, double, triple, and family rooms. All rooms include soundproof walls, a desk, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Some double and superior rooms have a balcony with city views, while interior courtyard rooms tend to be quieter. The hotel has a lift, though it is compact. Room sizes vary - family rooms are large enough for five people, while some standard doubles are more compact. Cleaning is provided daily, and the beds are generally described as comfortable, though a few reports mention firm mattresses. The air conditioning works in all rooms and can be adjusted. A safety deposit box is available in each room. A kettle can be requested at reception.

The hotel offers a continental buffet breakfast for 8.50 EUR per person, served from 6:30 to 10:30 in a small, atmospheric basement space located in the adjacent New Hotel, a few steps away. The spread typically includes fresh bread, pastries, fruit, eggs, ham, cheese, yogurts, and hot drinks. While some find the selection sufficient, others note the room can feel cramped during busy times. For a different option, the street outside has numerous cafés, bakeries, and restaurants - including Cafe du Nord, L'Oasis du Nord, and Paris Nord Cafe - all within a 1-2 minute walk. A 24-hour vending machine in the hotel lobby offers drinks and snacks.

The 24-hour front desk allows for late check-ins and offers express check-in/out, a concierge service, and an invoice service. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Daily housekeeping is provided, and a free safety deposit box is in each room. The lift serves all floors, though it is on the smaller side. Luggage storage is available free of charge for early arrivals or after check-out. The hotel does not have an airport shuttle; the nearest public parking is a 2-minute walk away, costs €29 per day and must be reserved in advance. The property is non-smoking throughout, with a designated smoking area. Pets are allowed for an extra fee of €5 per day.