Hôtel Marignan

The Hotel Marignan is a one-star hotel located in the academic heart of the Latin Quarter on a quiet street one block south of the Boulevard St-Germain. The hotel has low rates, simple rooms and convenient extras (like free continental breakfast and laundry for guests). This is a classic cheapo pick.

The Marignan’s rooms run a wide range, from singles with shared bath to five-person rooms with private baths. The simplest rooms are equipped with only a sink and share a toilet and shower in the hall (which are cleaned throughout the day). More expensive rooms have private facilities (nicely tiled and with a hair dryer). Most rooms have had work done in the past few years, including new mattresses and floors.

Room décor is minimal, although kept in good shape, and restored crown moldings lend a pleasingly old-fashioned touch. There are no telephones in the rooms, and most don’t have a TV either. Wi-Fi is free and has recently been upgraded to work throughout the hotel.

A continental breakfast is typically included in the rate (very uncommon in Paris). A guest kitchen is free to use, and the hotel provides dishes and a fridge. A washer and dryer are also free to use, and the hotel even provides the soap! This is very unusual. They even have a library of guidebooks and novels for you to browse and borrow.

Note: The entire hotel is strictly non-smoking. The reception is open until 10:45 p.m. There is no elevator—and five floors of rooms. Request a lower floor when reserving, if this is an issue. Another good thing to be mindful of is that this hotel sells out quickly, often months in advance. Start looking early if you’d like to call Hotel Marignan home during your next trip to Paris.