Mama Shelter Paris EastvsApostrophe Hotel
Mama Shelter Paris and Apostrophe Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mama Shelter Paris ranks significantly better than Apostrophe Hotel. Mama Shelter Paris has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 13 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Mama Shelter Paris East Show All Reviews
109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
Star
"One of the most talked about hotels in Paris, Mama Shelter... justifies the hype."
Michelin Guide
"Philippe Starck is behind the refined, fantasy decor in this huge hotel, which is at the cutting edge of contemporary design."
Frommer's
"The low rates make the rooms a great value. This is a place for the young and hip, and the bar is a local hot spot." Full review
Fodor's
"Don't expect an ounce of classical Parisian charm—the hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter is located in 20th arrondisement not far from Père Lachaise Cemetery." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This concept hotel designed by Philippe Starck offers exceptionally low prices for nonrefundable reservations; if you require flexibility the prices double."
Gayot
"Shelters its guests with chic and distinctive design combined with creature comforts."
BlackBook
"Rooms... cater to the young set with iMacs, unlimited new-release in-room movies and an on-premise eat-in or takeout pizza counter."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in a funky eastern Paris neighborhood, this sassy hotel is an instant hit for its low prices and tongue-in-cheek Philippe Starck decor." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Coaxed into its zany new incarnation by uberdesigner Philippe Starck, this former car park offers what is surely the best-value accommodation in the city." Full review
Apostrophe Hotel
3 rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris
From $106/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This Rive Gauche boutique hotel lies near the Café de Flore and Café des Deux-Magots, once the favorite literary haunts of some of France's most celebrated writers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A street work-of-art with its stencilled façade, this art hotel’s 16 dramatically different rooms pay homage to the written word." Full review
Time Out
"This friendly, family-run hotel has embraced Saint-Germain's cultural heritage with gusto, creating a stylish literature-themed arrangement over five floors." Full review
Gayot
"With its eye-catching tromp l'oeil façade and quirky décor, Apostrophe Hotel is for travelers with a creative spirit."
BlackBook
"Decor is intriguing - curtains covered with the same panaromic view that lies behind them, ceilings painted with the Paris sky."
Fodor's
"Those enamored of the artistic and literary history of Paris's Left Bank will appreciate this whimsical family-run hotel between Montparnasse and Luxembourg Gardens." Full review