Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings
125 Bd Saint Michel, Paris, 75005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris
The hotel des mines is located near the luxembourg garden, panthéon, saint germain des PRés and cathédrale notre dame. Direct access in 45mn from charl...
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8/10 Overall rating
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| 8/10 | Your room |
| 8/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 9/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 9/10 | Overall experience |
| 9/10 | Overall value for money |
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James (Same sex couple)
from Ottawa , CA on April 28, 2008
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Victor (Mature couple)
from Cobham , GB on March 8, 2008
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is good value for the services provided and was in an excellent location to wander into Paris through St. Michel and St. Germain. This I was aware of before I booked and was the reason for staying there." (97756584)
Location, accessibility, good staff and everything in working order. also very pleased to have open access to a wireless internet whereas too many hotels try to overcharge for this very necessary service. Always a pleasure when a hotel provides this service gratis.
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on September 27, 2007
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Overall this hotel was value for money, Staff at reception were very helpful with any information requested of them." (99554856)
Clean and Tidy, Breakfast fair price.
Delay in Breakfast Service. Lift very small,easy to overload with 2 with people and luggage.
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Anonymous (Family with young children)
on June 27, 2006
The air conditioner. It was very hot in Paris so we reall enjoyed a nice cool room. The service, and the location.
I could hear the underground metro and the bathroom was a little to small.
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on June 19, 2007
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The staff were more than helful, the towels were changed every day. My 2 sisters and I stayed 5 nights .The area of the hotel is great for sightseeing. The metro was 2 minutes from the hotel.We felt safe to walk around this area late at night, the bus stops just outside the hotel, no.38 bus takes you down toward Notre Dame and the Seine.We would book this hotel again when visiting Paris" (99243894)
Very clean, towels changed every day. Staff very helful,cleaners did a good job.
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on April 29, 2007
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"I was very pleased with the accommodation and will be happy stay there again, as well as recommending it to my friends." (99374629)
Both the room and the bathroom were a good size. The air conditioner. The location was excellent.
Difficulty in having the window open and the curtains shut
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Mary (Group of adult friends)
from Nepean , Canada;CA on April 19, 2007
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent value for money. I really liked having access to the Internet from the lobby for a nominal fee. As well, you can use a phone card (from the tabac) for international calls." (99236123)
Very clean and close to subway and all points of interest. It was also close to groceries and fun shopping.
As like most rooms in Paris the room with 2 twin beds was very small- about the size of a small cabin in a cruise ship.
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Mona (Family with older children)
from rimforsa , Sweden;SE on October 19, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Very well located - nice staff - worth its price!" (3305283743)
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Camilla (Mature couple)
from Nice , France;FR on September 6, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"I am pretty much satisfied with what you ahd to offer." (3305110473)
Central and the breakfast was good.
The nice from the streets.
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Claire (Family with young children)
from St ives , United Kingdom;GB on August 29, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The Hotel is fantastically central in a very pretty part of the City. We couldn't believe how close we were to Notre Dame and Ile de France - probably about 10-15 mins walk. Nearest metro only a couple of minutes walk. Plenty of places to eat around the hotel - reasonaby priced, special occasion and fast food restaurants plus the small express supermarket almost nextdoor. We had our car with us and because it was August, street parking was free and we managed to get a space only 2 minutes from the Hotel. Wouldn't want to take a car any other time of the year. We had ground floor bedrooms so could hear the rumble of trains underground - didn't bother us too much, bit if you're a light sleeper make sure you're on a higher floor." (3305045362)
Helpful front desk (24hr), spacious rooms for central city location, simple and clean. Kids like the breakfast - jugs of hot chocolate, cereal, fruit and croissants
In easy access room, shower flooded bathroom and shower area tiles cracked and unstable under foot
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on August 26, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was well located near the Luxembourg Gardens with courteous and efficient staff and the accommodation was to a good standard for the price and clean and well maintained." (3305122236)
The room was at the back and relatively quiet The bathroom was stylishly decorated and the hot shower worked a treat.
My single room was a bit dark with 2 oblong windows high in the exterior wall.
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Sunitha (Solo leisure traveller)
from Melbourne , Australia;AU on August 25, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"i was overall quite impressed, even though the room was small, the bathroom was great with a great shower and it was new and clean. it was close to a metro line,the same as the airport and close to cafe" (3305158046)
it was close to a metro station, and the bathroom was new and clean, though small
the room size was tiny
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Anonymous (Family with young children)
on July 21, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is good value for the price. The air conditioner was great in the middle of the heat wave Paris was experiencing when we were there. Given the proximity to Jardin du Lux, the location is fantastic if traveling with small children -- when in doubt, head to the playground! Hailing a taxi was a pain. We were advised to walk to the nearest taxi stand 10 min away, which in my opinion defeats the purpose of getting a taxi. But for our trip to Gare Nord the hotel called one for us, and bus and metro are less than a block away. Our room was small, but clean, and the bathroom looked like it was recently renovated." (3304958665)
Air conditioning and location!
Our room faced the inner courtyard.
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Lesley (Mature couple)
from Galashiels , United Kingdom;GB on July 15, 2006
Near to the city centre, clean, friendly and affordable.
The room was very small. There was not a double bed and there was quite a dangerous beam in the room that we kept banging into
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on July 14, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"We were pleasantly surprised by the standard of the hotel. The room was fairly small but that was expected. We were delighted to get a room at the front of the hotel. Bed was very comfortable and the location of the hotel is fantastic. Everything was clean and convenient." (3304371663)
We were at the front of the building and loved the outlook and little Juliet balcony!
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Kathleen (Family with older children)
from St. anthony , United States;US on July 2, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"This was our first trip to Europe and we had two teenagers with us. We felt we were in good hands at the Hotel des Mines (not true at other hotels later in the trip). Hotels are expensive, but we probably had the best value for our money at this hotel when compared to the other hotels we used on our trip." (3304017983)
Breakfast, while not included, was excellent. TV, air-conditioning, courtyard room, available internet in lobby, great location right by the Luxembourg Park and metro stop.
Small room for four people.
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Russell kirk (Same sex couple)
from Streamwood , United States;US on June 1, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The Hotel des Mines is located on Boulevard Saint-Michel, a moderately busy thoroughfare toward the southern end of the 5e arrondissement. The Luxembourg RER station (with direct access to CDG Airport) and a Franprix grocery store are both located just a few metres away, which is extremely convenient. The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Notre Dame Cathedral, but pleasantly far enough from the heavies tourist areas. The front desk staff were very friendly and courteous. They will proceed in French, but if you indicate you cannot understand, they are able to speak English. The hotel is an older building, but several areas appear to have been recently renovated. The housekeeping is excellent, and I returned each day to find my room very tidy and the bathroom spotless. One plus was that my bathroom had been remodeled with very attractive tiling and fixtures. All of the plumbing was fine. The shower provided good pressure, and there was a constant supply of hot water. However, it seemed strange that the glass shower door only extended halfway down the length of the bathtub. Another plus was that my room had air conditioning, which I understand is fairly uncommon in Paris. The color television receives most of the French broadcast channels (TF1, France 2, France 5, etc.), as well as MTV, ZDF (German), and CNN International. My double bed was firm, and four small pillows were provided. Several lighting sources were available, both for the whole room, as well as fluorescent reading lights. I understand that virtually all of the double rooms overlook the rear courtyard of the Hotel des Mines. While this does not offer much of a view, it allows for a more quiet stay versus a front room facing Boulevard Saint-Michel. Overall, I found that the Hotel des Mines was comfortable, convenient, and provided good value compared to other options in central Paris. I would definitely consider staying there again." (3304393351)
I liked the cleanliness of the hotel, the style of the newly remodeled bathroom, and the quietness of the location.
I thought that it was unusual that the shower door only extended halfway down the length of the bathtub.
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Anonymous (Family with young children)
on May 13, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"good location, friendly staff, very clean. air conditioning fitted but not working yet." (3304416601)
good location, friendly staff, very clean.
on fifth floor, a little too warm during night, air conditioning fitted but not working yet.
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Dwight (Young couple)
from Brooklyn , United States;US on May 11, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The room & bathroom were perfect. Very clean. The location of this hotel was also wonderful as it is walking distance from many great sights as well as many parks. There is also a great little pastry shop a few blocks away (near the universities.) The staff was quite friendly and spoke English. We would highly recommend a stay here." (3304624034)
The room & bathroom were perfect. Very clean. The location of this hotel was also wonderful as it was walking distance from many great sights as well as many parks. The staff was quite friendly. We would highly recommend a stay here.
We had no complaints at all.
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David f (Mature couple)
from Taunton , United Kingdom;GB on April 11, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Accommodation clean,well serviced. Breakfast - continental + efficiently served and fresh. Curiously the one fault with our room ,an absence of a towel rail in the bathroom was fixed during our stay, even without our saying anything! It looked like a recently refitted facility and perhaps the rail had just been overlooked. The room was on the small side but at this grade, near the centre of a major city, one couldn't expect much larger room size. Staff were friendly and helpful." (3304243323)
Location very convenient for metro/bus links and not too far to walk into the centre of Paris, yet in a reasonably quiet area, away from main tourist spots. Luxembourg garden nearby is a pleasant attraction.
Not a lot - considering the grade of hotel and overall cost it did what it offered very well. Felt very French in that the staff spoke French to us and we didn't notice too many other English - a situation we prefer on holiday. An area which is usually lacking in most continental hotels is the lack of tea/coffee making facilities in the room. We use a travel kettle but in -house facilities would be very convenient.
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on April 11, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"This is the third occasion we have booked this hotel and have never been disapointed." (3304306263)
It remains excellent value
Nothing
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on April 6, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Perhaps they could include breakfast in the price they put on your website..." (3304213753)
We liked it very much! We weren´t pleased with the room we got at first, but after complaining we got a MUCH better room for night 2 and 3, so over all it was a very nice stay!
Perhaps they could include breakfast in the price they put on your website...
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on March 25, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"We were extremely comfortable in this hotel. Although we stayed only one night, I would have been happy to stay longer. The bathroom is large and comfortable and well-equipped (heated towel bars are a nice touch), and the rest of the room was certainly adequate (although it might be a bit tight for a longer stay). The location is especially nice. It is close to major attractions, cafes and restaurants, and a block from the RER-B line from the airport. Check in and check out was quick and efficient, and the staff were very courteous. I would definitely consider this hotel on a return stay." (2934672)
The location was perfect for us, and the proximity to the RER-B line is very convenient. The check in was courteous and prompt, the room quite comfortable, and the bathroom especially nice. We also received our wake up call as requested very early in the morning.
Furniture in the room is a bit minimal but adequate. In our room, we did not need an extra twin bed, but it was useful for holding luggage (I do not think that room is large enough for 3 people).
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Brendan (Family with older children)
from Clarinbridge , Ireland;IE on March 24, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is near the beautiful and relaxing Jardins des Luxembourg. It is an unpretentious hotel with adequate facilities and is very clean. The staff are friendly helpful and relaxed. The breakfast is very simple but filling. We walked from the hotel to the main attractions of Paris. It's also near a metro station which is easy to use. The small supermarket 2 doors down is well stocked and has lovely wine under 3euro. I would definitely stay here again." (3304173430)
It was central, clean and laid back. The shower was very powerful. It was very quiet at night.
A larger lift!
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Bruce (Solo business traveller)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on March 24, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"This hotel is just South of Luxembourgh RER and metro, so very central to left bank items (e.g. schools, latin quarter) but also easy to walk to places like Notre Dame and many tourist items, or the Marais, on the right bank. Very friendly, clean, modern facilities. Ask for higher up, as there is some noise from the RER which runs (?) underneath the street." (3304391947)
Very clean, modern facilities, very friendly, very central.
Probably can't be helped (and ear plugs were fine) but the RER/metro running underneath hotel gives a background 'rumbling' every few minutes in the room.
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Ciaran (Mature couple)
from Co.dublin , Ireland;IE on February 14, 2006
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"As above." (3304094638)
Central location,clean,safe and friendly helpful staff.
Breakfast maybe.
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on January 5, 2006
Perfectly adequate as 2-star Paris accommodation
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Lisa (Group of adult friends)
from Dublin , Ireland;IE on December 7, 2005
Very central and very clean with friendly and very helpful poeple at the reception desk.
I was happy with everything.
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Malcolm (Mature couple)
from Near waterlooville , United Kingdom;GB on November 30, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Superb location close to the Latin Quarter, the staff were friendly and helpful. The accomodation was clean and well maintained. One could not ask for more than to have comfortable, clean accomodation in a lovely area of Paris. It was superb value for money in a one of the world's favourite capitals." (2830103)
It was close to the Luxembourg RER station which has excellent links with the Gare de Nord.
A very insignificant suggestion which is more one of personal preference, I would have prefered a duvet to sheets and blankets.
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on November 8, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Overall it's a good deal with its location and price. I will recommand my friends to stay here if needed." (2895512)
location
elevator too slow and small
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Anonymous (Family with older children)
on November 7, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"There was plenty of space in the room for 4 people, the kids were happy to have single beds and we were happy to have a double bed. The room was cleaned and tidied well with fresh towels every day. The buffet breakfast was excellent and good value for money." (2760888)
Spacious room, clean and tidy.
The bathroom was a little small, those with long legs had to sit diagonally on the loo! and the bathroom door lock didn't work. The airconditioning was fine for October but may not have coped with the heat of summer.
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Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller)
on October 20, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"This is the best two-star hotel I've stayed in in Paris. The location is excellent, maybe six-eight blocks to the Seine, near enough to Port Royal RER & Metro station (La Closerie des Lilas is across the street from the RER), can walk to Gare Montparnasse, with a pharmacy, grocery, Internet cafe and ATM all right near. The room was a decent size for Paris, it was clean, and the desk personnel were wonderful (they were as pleased with my French as I was with their willingness to speak it to me)." (2341533)
Loved the location, the cleanliness, the Internet access, the helpful desk clerks.
Can't think of anything seriously wrong with this hotel.
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on October 11, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"." (2454420)
Near to metro and local tourist attractions
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on September 30, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"I was very impressed by this hotel, the rooms were very good, clean and provided everything that was necessary. The only point I will make (which I was aware of before booking) was the noise from the RER train. We were on the first floor and you can hear when the trains go underground. However this did not significantly affect our stay and apparently rooms on higher floors do not have this issue. Another point raised was noise when staying at the front of the hotel and we didn't experience any noise in this respect (as we stayed on the road side not courtyard) as there were two sets of windows which contained any noise. I would be happy to stay at this hotel again in the future and would recommend it." (2615867)
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Anonymous (Solo business traveller)
on September 13, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"all in all: good hotel for a reasonable price (in paris), very central location, easy to reach, small but nice and clean rooms, very good bathrooms" (2506733)
location of the hotel cleanliness, nice bathrooms
better TV sets
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Jennie (Group of adult friends)
from New cross , United Kingdom on August 10, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"great" (2443131)
Great location and seamlessly easy.
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Paul (Family with young children)
from Exmouth , United Kingdom;GB on August 9, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Great location. The staff were excellent and very helpful, informative and charmimg." (2329938)
We were moved to the disabled persons room which really helped with giving us space for our baby who was in a cot.
The initial room we were in was far too small for us with a baby in a cot.
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on August 9, 2005
Close to local sites of interest.
Breakfast was free in our case, since the accommodation booked was not available. However, I think the normal charge for a very basic continental breakfast is excessive.
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Michael (Family with young children)
from Apex , United States;US on June 9, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Very good location, close to Metro stop and a short walk to Notre Dame. Great room overlooking Saint Michael Blvd. with the sights and sounds of Paris but still very quiet with the windows closed. The only hotel we stayed in on a two week vacation with adequate air conditioning. The staff was very friendly and helpful." (2360402)
Location, Staff, Price
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Ednalita (Group of adult friends)
from Apex , United States on June 2, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Staff. The gentleman that checked us in was very helpful. Thank you to all the staff. We enjoyed our stay at your hotel and hope to go back again." (2139575)
Room. We stayed in Room 502. The balcony was awesome. Great place to unwind and enjoy a glass of wine.
We only spent a few hours in the hotel. Didnt get the chance to notice on things that needed improvement.
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William (Mature couple)
from East greenbush , United States;US on May 30, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"We stayed there the night before flying from Parisback to New York. It was convenient to the RER to the airport, a 45 minute ride. The Hotel was close to the garden." (2011673)
It was reasonably priced and in a pretty good location
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Mark (Family with young children)
from Dunfermline , United Kingdom;GB on May 13, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"book this hotel as it is relatively easy to get to from the CDG airport & is within minutes of the Jardin Du Luxembourg-the best place in Paris." (1984930)
proximity of the jardin du luxembourg
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Laura (Mature couple)
from Near nelson , United Kingdom on May 4, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"I would have liked breakfast to have been included in the overall price." (2089436)
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Ekaterini (Young couple)
from Athens , Greece;GR on May 3, 2005
Ideal location of the hotel. Easy access from the airport. Renewed bathroom.
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Anonymous (Mature couple)
on May 3, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Everything about the room was on the website, however, the pillows could have been of a better quality and the air conditioning was needed but didn't work." (2105557)
Very good bathroom and soundproofing from the main road.
Air conditioning didn't work Pillows were lumpy
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Robert (Mature couple)
from Glasgow , United Kingdom on April 27, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Public areas not bright and stairs shabby but room and toilet clean and bright. Good location." (2080552)
good location, clean room, hot water
small room in attic
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Anonymous (Solo business traveller)
on April 18, 2005
Quiet Room, excellent bathroom facilities, very comfortable, friendly staff, excellent breakfast
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on April 16, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"I was annoyed to be put in a twin room on the first night without an acknowledgment from the staff that they were not giving us the room we booked. But to be fair it was put right very quickly the next day. The staff were very helpful and informative and were eager to give us information for socialising and travel. Overall a very reasonable stay in a very affordable hotel in an excellent location." (1907522)
For 90EUR it was very good value. The rooms were clean and the facilites good.
I didn't like being put in a twin room for the first night-we had booked a double.
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Anonymous (Young couple)
on March 22, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"Breakfast was generous, rooms quite spacious and bathrooms always clean and fully stocked. another bonus was the proximity of Pantheon and Luxemburg metro station to the hotel. Helpfulness of staff and capability to speak english also very much appreciated. Overall, an excellent experience" (1944178)
cleanliness of rooms and facilities
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Anonymous (Group of adult friends)
on March 16, 2005
Hôtel Des Mines, Paris - Reviews & Ratings"This is an excellent hotel in a fantastic location. I have stayed at many two star hotels in Paris and this is by far the best - the location is superb opposite the Luxembourg Gardens and right beside the Luxembourg RER station which links directly with Charles de Gaulle airport. The bedrooms are very spacious and the new bathrooms are wonderful. Staff are very helpful and all speak English. I highly recommend it." (1867233)
Good sized rooms. Excellent brand new bathrooms. Well decorated and furnished.
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"The location is terrific. We walked to most sites. Restaurants just a few minutes away. Very accessible by public transit." (97897199)
Double windows helped to keep out street noise. Very clean. Nice bathroom although people of size might have problems with the tiny shower.
Little place for luggage.