I chose this hotel because it was near where my daughter was staying for a study trip in Paris. The location is absolutely perfect!! You are literally right in front of a well-connected metro station, and next door to a 24-hour grocery store. Add to that the 5 minute walk to the mall in front of the Eiffel Tower, and and the pedestrian street around the corner with shops and restaurants, and you have your own little sweet spot in Paris. You have to be OK with the following: tiny elevator (at least they have one), no free breakfast, small rooms, and no real common area. There is no vibe to this hotel--it's just a place to stay, and the price is a little too much for what it is-but you are paying for location. So, if you need a safe, clean, quiet place to sleep, this is for you!