Marble bathrooms, a reception open day and night and continental breakfast: those are the features of the Hotel Saint Christophe, a traditional-style 3-star hotel on Rue Lacépède. It suits anyone who wants to explore the Left Bank on foot and does not need extensive facilities.
Location and getting around
Number 17 Rue Lacépède is in the 5th arrondissement, between the Jardin des Plantes and the Luxembourg Gardens, according to the hotel. Notre-Dame is about 15 minutes’ walk away and the Luxembourg Gardens about 20. Gare de Lyon and Place de la Bastille are about 25 minutes on foot, crossing the Seine.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a desk, a telephone, a TV with international channels and a private marble bathroom. Wi-Fi is free.
Continental breakfast is served in a breakfast room. The reception is open 24 hours and, according to the hotel, helps you book taxis, concerts and excursions.
Who it suits
- Garden lovers: the Jardin des Plantes and the Luxembourg Gardens are close by.
- Guests who prefer a classic hotel, without a spa or gym, and will spend the day out.
- Business travellers who need a desk in the room.
- Late arrivals, as the reception never closes.
Good to know
The room is available from 14:00; at reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Note the early check-out: by 10:30. Air conditioning is not listed. For more alternatives in the area, see the guide to hotels in Paris.