55 rue de Plaisance, Paris, France | (888) 708-2081
In a typical Parisian
village-style neighborhood with plenty of stores, restaurants, and cafes
A block from the Pernety metro station
Hotel has a small elevator (a rare find in small Parisian hotels)
Private parking nearby (for a daily fee)
Vending machine with coffee and snacks on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Not within walking distance of major tourist sights
Rooms are small, and lack coffeemakers and safes
Fee for breakfast, and very little else offered
With 40 rooms, Le 55 Montparnasse Hotel is a modest, budget-friendly mid-range property. About a 10- to 20-minute walk to the touristy part of Montparnasse, the hotel sits in a typical Parisian neighborhood that bustles with restaurants, cafes, bistros, and bakeries; the Pernety metro station (Line 13) is a block away. The modern rooms, while on the small side, come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Rooms facing Rue Raymond Losserand can be noisy, and guests might want to request rooms overlooking the quieter Rue des Thermopyles. A small lobby bar, an elevator, and a cozy breakfast room (breakfast, which costs extra, can be delivered to guests' rooms) round out the ground floor. For similar rates, travelers might want to check out the nearby Ibis and Campanile chain hotels.
Scene
Modern, sleek utilitarian decor found throughout the tight spaces in this boutique hotel
Surrounded by numerous stores, cafes, and bakeries, Le 55 Montparnasse Hotel blends into its neighborhood. As guests enter through the glass automatic doors, they'll find the front desk tucked into the right side of the beige tile-floor lobby, and a seating area with leather chairs to the left. There's a small lobby bar, and a vending machine stocked with snacks, as well as a coffee-serving station. Newspapers and travel brochures are available for guests to peruse. A small elevator, which might pose a challenge for large groups traveling with lots of luggage but is nonetheless a welcome addition, sits a few steps up from the lobby. The overall decor leans more toward the functional than the warm and cozy, not unlike which would be found in a budget chain hotel stateside. The breakfast room, with an exposed brick wall, spectacular plant shielded window, and a buffet bar of fruit, cereals, and yogurt, offers a refreshingly warm respite.
Location
In the 14th arrondissement, within a 10- to 20-minute walk to the tourist heart of Montparnasse
On the corner of Rue de Plaisance and the busy Rue Raymond Losserand, the hotel sits in the heart of a true
Parisian neighborhood, surrounded by numerous stores, cafes, and bakeries -- guests can grab breakfast and midday treats at Votre Artisan, which is next door to the hotel. At the southern end of the Left Bank, the hotel is not within walking distance of major sights -- aside from the Tour Montparnasse, with great views from the top -- but Pernety metro station (Line 13) is a block away, and connects to the Champs Elysees, the Opera area, and the Porte de Vanves flea market, which is two stops away in the opposite direction from the others.
Rooms
Small, clean, modern, and functional best describe rooms here.
Standard Rooms, which offer either full- or twin-size beds at opposite ends, are small. Top-floor rooms have slanting walls, which further reduce the already tight spaces. Larger family rooms include king-size beds, and twin beds in alcoves. The Superior Balcony Room has a terrace, with plants and patio-style seating. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, small desks, wardrobe closets, air-conditioning, and bedside lights, but lack coffeemakers and safes. All offer views of the surrounding neighborhood. The minimal decoration includes dark-wood Ligne Roset furnishings and gray-patterned carpeting. The small white-tiled bathrooms include shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries. Guests relishing quiet should request rooms facing the calm Rue des Thermopyles.
Features
Free Wi-Fi throughout, a breakfast room, an elevator, and nearby private parking
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Breakfast, for an extra fee, includes fruit,
coffee, bread, yogurt, and cereals, and can be deliverd to the rooms. A coffee station and vending machine are located in the lobby for guests who prefer to grab-and-go. Private parking is available nearby for a daily fee.