6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Pres and Luxembourg), Paris, France
Homey, upscale hotel with exposed brick and a library lounge
Prime Latin Quarter location, near Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain Boulevards
Classic rooms feature flat-screen TVs, safes, and some with balconies
Cozy, stone breakfast room with a buffet
Business corner offers one PC computer
24-hour front desk service
Pet-friendly rooms available (for a fee)
Nearby pay parking
Airport shuttle service (for a fee)
Safe deposit boxes at the front desk
Free Wi-Fi throughout, minibar beverages, and lobby tea and coffee
Rooms and bathrooms are small
Small, old-fashioned elevators
Breakfast room is often crowded
Street-facing rooms can be noisy
The 50-room Hotel Belloy Saint-Germain is an upper-middle-range and homey retreat in the Latin Quarter of Paris. This hotel charms with classic decor and exposed brick walls, and offers great amenities including 24-hour front desk service, safe deposit boxes, a cozy cellar breakfast room (plus room service), and a business corner. Classically decorated rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and some have balconies. Guests complain, however, that small rooms and bathrooms can feel cramped. The Hotel Pas de Calais is similarly priced and its rooms tend to be a bit larger.
Scene
Homey hotel with classic decor and exposed brick details
The Hotel Belloy Saint-Germain is a 19th century building on the Left Bank of the Seine, with a cozy, homelike atmosphere and upscale prices. The six-floor hotel features a third floor balcony that wraps around the front of the building that’s also adorned with white window shutters, brown awnings on the bottom floor, and two columns that flank the entrance. Formerly known as the Hotel des Etrangers, the hotel’s lobby is decorated in red carpeting, with exposed stone walls, red velvet sofas, classic furniture, and a bookshelf with books, games, and toys for kids. Free tea and coffee is often served in the lobby. Large lobby windows, with striped shades, look out onto Racine Street, which runs in front of the hotel. A brown carpeted staircase winds around a small, old-fashioned elevator, one of two on-site. Overall the atmosphere is inviting and polished.
Location
Situated on the Left Bank in the Latin Quarter
The hotel is located in Saint-Germain Des Pres and surrounded by universities, shops, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and bars. In walking distance are the Cluny Museum, Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, Left Bank bookstores, the Seine, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Charlemagne Statue, where there are Latin Quarter tours. The Cluny - La Sorbonne Metro station -- with the 10 line -- is four blocks away. It’s a 30-minute Metro ride to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Elysees. The Louvre Museum is a 10-minute drive. The Paris Orly Airport is 21 minutes away by car. The Charles de Gaulle Airport is a 40-minute car trip.
Rooms
Traditional, cozy rooms and suites with flat-screen TVs, free minibars, and balconies
Guests can choose from Suites, Junior Suites, Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Triple Deluxe, and Family rooms with country chic furnishings, black and white Paris photos, floral or plaid draperies, white classic furniture, and rattan headboards. Features include minibars filled with free beverages, safes, air-conditioning, electric kettles, and balconies, in select rooms. Windows and balconies overlook the Saint-Germain Des Pres neighborhood. Small bathrooms are clean and modern with hair dryers, showers, or shower/tub combos. Candies and snacks left in rooms for guests are a nice touch. Irons and ironing boards are available on request. Some suites have exposed wooden ceiling beams. Cribs and room service are also offered.
Features
Business corner, a grotto breakfast room, and safety deposit boxes
The hotel offers a small business corner with a PC computer that’s located in the lobby, near the staircase. There’s also a cellar breakfast room that’s cozy with curved ceilings, exposed stone walls, classic wooden furniture, a highchair, and a buffet counter. Also available at the front desk, along with concierge services, are safe deposit boxes. Wi-Fi is free throughout.