I hate writing negative reviews so let me start with the positive. The location is very convenient, right across the street from the RER and less than a block from the metro. The views from some rooms are amazing - for the fews minutes you plan to stay in the room looking out the window, after all you are in Paris why are you sitting in your hotel room! There are tons of restaurants and attractions within walking distance, literally right under and behind the hotel. Sounds amazing right? Now for the negative....don't plan on getting a good night's sleep unless you are a VERY heavy sleeper! Also beware of rooms on lower floors. Let me explain. I checked in late and was given room 11 which is conveniently located in the Lobby right next to the bar! I paid for a room with a view but it's important to note that all views and bathrooms in this hotel are not created equal (will explain later.) So room 11, besides being literally in the lobby is also one level off of the street/cafe below and right over the RER. They claim that there is double pane glass but I can report first hand that you can still hear every dish clang, argument and general street conversation below. Not to mention the enormous amount of traffic and sirens from the hospital/police right across the river. The biggest kicker though is being right over the RER, I could hear and feel the rumble of every train that came into the station below! I would equate the experience to staying in the middle of Times Square in a street level room, the view would be great but could you imagine? After two nights of no sleep and being woken up each morning by the music from the kitchen and guests eating breakfast in the lobby (more dish clanging), they moved me to room 22 which is one level up on the corner (corner rooms are the only ones with actual views of Notre Dame without opening the window and hanging out.) I was so relieved, this room had a huge bathroom and actual shower unlike the bathtub and handheld shower in room 11 where at 5'2" I was cramped. That was until at bedtime when the people in the room next to me returned. To say that the walls are paper thin would be a understatement! I felt as if I was staying in the same room and I'll just leave it at that. It seems that the corner rooms and the rooms to the left are back to back without a bathroom as a buffer. I will also confirm other people's reviews saying that the decor is quirky, air conditioner makes weird noises, you can hear everything in the hallways, you have to lug your luggage up a flight of stairs to the hotel lobby which is located on the 2nd floor, mattresses are VERY firm, and breakfast is very basic. Would I stay here again, absolutely not! There are so many other wonderful hotels in Paris in great locations. Stay somewhere within walking distance to somewhere wonderful on a quiet Parisian street with a view (if you need it) of something in the distance but somewhere you can go back to at night and get a decent nights sleep! Honestly, you don't need to be this close to the action, especially in the summer with crowds of tourists and tour groups everywhere- give yourself a break in the evening. If you still insist on staying here make sure to request a high floor to try and drown out some of the street noise. You also might want to ask for a room with a shower/not tub unless you like sitting in the tub with a handheld shower. Don't pay extra for the breakfast, especially with so many other options right outside the door. Also, if you plan to have them store your luggage - don't leave anything of value as it's just placed in the hallway or lobby!