About a 10-minute walk from Notre-Dame and very close to Place Saint-Michel, the Hotel Relais du Vieux Paris is a 4-star hotel in the 6th arrondissement with a reception open 24 hours. Its rooms keep their exposed wooden beams. It is practical if you want to explore both banks of the Seine on foot.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel, Saint-Michel Métro station is about 50 metres away, which connects you with much of the city. Walking distances, calculated:
- Notre-Dame: about 10 minutes;
- the Louvre, the Luxembourg Gardens and the Centre Pompidou: about 15 minutes each;
- the Musée d’Orsay: about 20 minutes.
Rooms and facilities
Each room is decorated differently. All have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom. Some have a mezzanine, views of the rooftops or a whirlpool bath.
Breakfast is continental: you can have it in the dining room or order it to your room. The building has a lift. According to the hotel, the concierge helps with buying museum tickets and arranging transfers to stations and airports.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive late: reception never closes.
- Ideal if you like old architecture and do not mind beams on the ceiling.
- Practical if you plan a cultural visit of several days and want help with tickets.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00.
- The hotel asks for photo ID and a credit card on arrival.
- Rooms with a mezzanine or whirlpool are only some: check on the rate you choose.
You will find more hotels in this category in the 4-star section.