Lilas Gambetta

Brilliant value for Paris, a clean room (302 looking back out to the Ave Gambetta), nice firm mattress and pillows, clean towels and room refreshed daily, friendly staff and a lovely 1 euro coffee machine in reception. It is only few minutes either way to a Metro stop, and from there a couple of pound will get you anywhere on the network. Several bars and supermarkets are nearby. A great find and we are glad we made it our base for 4 days and nights of exploring this wonderful city

A very reasonably priced hotel in a quiet location away from the centre of Paris but conveniently sied for the metro. My ensuite room was clean and comfortable and perfectly fine for a few nights stay. Buffet breakfast was not especially extensive but for the price, I can't complain. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

I had a twin room with bath on the second floor. I was happy to have a bath, however there was no bath plug. I asked the receptionist about this and he said this is a problem in Paris and he didn't have one to give me. I managed to find one in a shop for 1.60 euros, so I was able to have a bath. Another niggle: On check in I was asked to pay city tax, which was expected at 1.13 per night. However, they said it was actually 2 euros per night due to an additional service charge. This was not advertised or made clear when booking the room via hotels.com, and I feel I have been conned. I was offered no receipt for such 'service charge'. The hotel room walls are very thin and you could hear people talking, flushing the toilet etc. There is also noise from the street. Positives: very near the metro 'porte des lilas' and bus/tram stops. A couple of bars nearby and supermarkets too. I would not stay here again. I have stayed in better hotels and nicer areas for a similar price.