Hotel Maison Saintonge

Great location, charming building and friendly staff. Rooms are not very spacious but good for weekend stay.

First off, what a Willy Wonka cute hotel, you won’t miss it! Check in and out was fast, they will email you ahead; just answer that so you’re good to go. They will replenish your water (yay to free water in France lol), even the Nespresso pods. In that sense, I don’t think getting the breakfast in the hotel is necessary (Poilane and boulangeries abound). They are centrally located with loads and loads of cafes and restaurant options nearby plus many independent shops and familiar brands within walking distance. But, Paris is made up of 20 arrondisements so don’t be fooled that you will be walking distance to all sites. You will need to take metro, a short walk away. Now, to the con, though not unique to this hotel, is the size. Wow, we got the higher 1br category (sorry forgot what it was) but still tiny. Yet, by some miracle, we were still able to fit 3 large luggage and 1 carry on! There is an elevator and the staff speak good English and very helpful. They helped us with reservations and even cancellations. Oh, one last thing, this is Marais, so the streets are narrower, which I think restricts the sun from coming in the room, a thought especially when booking in the winter.

This was a real gem of a hotel. Really beautifully done in an understated way, it felt so welcoming for our 24-hour stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Located in the pretty Marais district with lots of local places to eat and shop. Nice breakfast was a highlight!