37 rue Saint Charles, Paris, France | (888) 710-7049
Attractive, modern hotel, a 15-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower
Two metro stations and a bus nearby to major sights
Appealing rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes
Triple Rooms with three single beds available
Fun lobby bar open all day
Buffet breakfast with cooked and continental options available
24-hour front desk
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms are small (common for Paris) and lack kettles
Rooms suffer noise from thin walls
No fitness center or full restaurant
The mid-range Eiffel Saint Charles is a 33-room, tastefully decorated property near Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower. Its set in the sleepy 15th Arrondissement, but near metro stations and a bus running to major sights, plus some sights are reachable on foot. Though not all guarantee Eiffel Tower views, the small, albeit attractive, rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and slick bathrooms. Unfortuantely, some past guests have reported noise issues due to thin walls. Limited features here include an all-day lobby bar and a dining room serving buffet breakfasts (fee). A bonus for Parisian hotels, the hotel has an elevator, although it lacks fitness facilities and a full restaurant. Pets stay for free and high-speed Wi-Fi is free throughout. For a more central and quieter setting, consider Villa Luxembourg, which also has larger rooms.
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Scene
Attractive, straightforward hotel with Eiffel Tower views
Small Parisian hotels are a dime a dozen, but as its name suggests, the Eiffel Saint Charles stands out for its Eiffel Tower views from many rooms. It occupies a corner building in the residential 15th Arrondissement, and an on-site elevator is a perk for Paris. The look throughout leans heavily on neutral tones and glossy finishes. Zigzag patterns on cozy chairs and stools feel stylish at the lobby bar, though it's a quiet scene there. The few amenities and common spaces here mean guests are typically outside the hotel exploring sights.
Location
In residential area near the Eiffel Tower
The hotel is set in the fairly central, though rather residential, 15th Arrondissement, located a 15-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower and splendid Champs de Mars lawns adjoining it. The immediate area isn't crammed with shops and restaurants, but it has a decent selection. The 42 bus, a one-minute walk from the hotel, runs from transport hub Gare du Nord to sights including Place de la Concorde, Opera, Madeleine, and the Champs-Elysees with maximum journey times of 30 minutes. Between the curved wings of Chaillot Palace, Trocadero is a 25-minute walk or 15-minute metro ride, and both Charles Michels and Dupleix metro are a five-minute walk. Beaugrenelle mall is a six-minute walk, while the Louvre Museum is half an hour by metro. Charles de Gaulle Airport is an hour by car or public transport and Orly Airport is the same by public transit or a quicker 40-minute drive.
Rooms
Small rooms with attractive decor and some with Eiffel Tower views
Although common for Paris hotels, rooms are a squeeze at 13 to 15 square meters (140 to 161 square feet), but they're attractive, contemporary, and well-designed to make use of the limited space. Although lacking kettles, rooms have expected amenities such as flat-screen TVs with international channels, free Wi-Fi, desks, minibars, air-conditioning, and electronic safes. Rooms can fit up to three people with the Triple category.
Some rooms face an inner courtyard, while those with Eiffel Tower views may require leaning out the window for a decent sight of the monument. Unfortunately, complaints of interior noise from thin walls are frequent. Bathrooms are the most modern-looking aspects of rooms, with sleek matte surfaces, chrome fixtures, and either shower/tub combos or showers. Toiletries are provided, as are hairdryers, but they're the old hose-style ones and are in need of a refresh.
Features
Breakfast and a bar, and luggage storage
Unsurprisingly for a small Paris hotel, there are no full restaurant or a gym here. The only meal offered is a buffet breakfast spread (fee) consisting of the typical continental fare such as breads, pastries, jams, cold meats and cheeses, cereals, and yogurt, alongside canned fruit, scrambled eggs, and bacon. Tea, coffee and juice are also served. Alcoholic beverages are available all day in the lobby bar. Management can organize tours and store luggage after checkout. Though the hotel doesn't offer its own, the nearest parking facilities are a four-minute walk away. Wi-Fi is free and reliable throughout.
