If you travel by train or by car, the Hôtel Soft has two things going for it: Gare de l’Est is about a 5-minute walk away and the hotel has private parking. It is a 3-star hotel with contemporary decor on Rue des Vinaigriers, in the 10th arrondissement.
Location and getting around
The address is 52 bis Rue des Vinaigriers. Besides Gare de l’Est, Gare du Nord is about 15 minutes on foot and the Centre Pompidou about 25. According to the hotel, Place de la République is about 700 m away.
The Opéra Garnier and the Louvre are about 35 minutes on foot, so the Métro may be worth it for those. The Eiffel Tower, about 5 km away, calls for the Métro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are modern in style and have a TV with satellite channels. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and the reception is open 24 hours.
Breakfast is buffet or continental. As for parking, the hotel itself recommends checking availability before you arrive.
Who it suits
- Travellers arriving or leaving by train from Gare de l’Est.
- Drivers who need somewhere to leave the car.
- Anyone interested in the République area and east Paris.
Good to know
Arrival is between 15:30 and 23:30, and to check in you need photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is by 12:00. Confirm your parking space when you book.
More places in the same category: 3-star hotels.