Hotel, concept store and music studio in one: that is how the Hotel French Theory Paris presents itself, a 3-star hotel in the Latin Quarter, in the 5th arrondissement. The Luxembourg Gardens are about a 5-minute walk away, and it is a good fit if you are interested in art and music.
Location and getting around
It is at 18 Rue Cujas, on the Left Bank of the Seine. Walking distances are as follows:
- Luxembourg Gardens: about 5 minutes.
- Notre-Dame cathedral: about 15 minutes.
- The Louvre and the Centre Pompidou: about 25 minutes.
- Gare Montparnasse: about 30 minutes.
For the Opéra Garnier, 2.8 km away, or the Eiffel Tower, 3.7 km, the Métro or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have artwork by local artists, books, speakers and smart TVs. Wi-Fi is free and high-speed.
According to the hotel, there is a café with a shop and a botanical room on the ground floor, and an audio lab in the basement. Breakfast is continental, and the café also serves snacks.
Who it suits
- Anyone travelling for a concert, an exhibition or creative work.
- Guests who want an early-morning stroll in the Luxembourg Gardens.
- Travellers arriving by train at Gare Montparnasse, about half an hour away on foot.
- Those who prefer a hotel with shared spaces to spend time in.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. 24-hour reception is not listed.
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