Familia HotelvsHotel Relais Saint-Germain
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Relais Saint-Germain is preferred by most writers compared to Familia Hotel. Hotel Relais Saint-Germain is ranked #18 in Paris with praise from 10 sources such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Familia Hotel
11 rue des Ecoles, 5th Arr., 75005 Paris
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide
"Friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of the quartier."
Fodor's
"Owners Eric and Sylvie continue to update and improve this popular budget hotel without raising their prices." Full review
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Ask for the Quadruple room if traveling en famille.
Insight Guides
"An excellent location, within a few minutes’ walk of the islands and St-Germain-des-Prés."
Time Out
"This old-fashioned Latin Quarter hotel has balconies hung with tumbling plants and walls draped with replica French tapestries." Full review
Gayot
"The family management of this hotel continually strives to make guests comfortable with a warm welcome and regular renovations."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Old-fashioned Familia stands out for its Latin Quarter location." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Set near the eastern base of the Rue des Ecoles, the two-star Familia is a family-run hotel with personal touches, some interesting perks and rates that can be a good deal for the Latin Quarter." Full review
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Those in search of views should ask for top-floor rooms, many of which offer rooftop vistas down the nearby rues and boulevards.
Frommer's
"Perfectly located, close to rue Mouffetard but far from the madding crowds, this is a budget hotel that doesn’t feel like one" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the most attractive ‘almost budget’ options on this side of the Seine." Full review
Hotel Relais Saint-Germain Show All Reviews
9, Carrefour de l'Odeon, 75006 Paris
From $621/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Life never seems to stand still at the Carrefour de l'Odeon - a good reason for taking refuge in this refined hotel."
Fodor's
"Sandwiched between St-Sulpice and the Jardin du Luxembourg, this little hotel wins for location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in a 17th-century house, this hotel run by Yves and Claudine Camdeborde offers just 20 rooms." Full review
Time Out
"The rustic, wood-beamed ceilings remain intact at the Relais Saint-Germain, a 17th-century hotel bought and renovated by much-acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde." Full review
Star Service
"This lodging offers a heady dose of joie de vivre in a vibrant neighborhood. Couples and laid-back tourists will enjoy the offerings here, amid the energetic and authentic bustle of the Latin Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"What rave reports this elegant top-end hotel with flowerboxes and baby-pink awning gets, and for good reason."
Oyster
4.0
"On-site restaurant Le Comptoir is a destination unto itself, and guests get priority when booking one of its coveted tables." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel blends quaint Parisian style with a just-like-home atmosphere." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Engaging hotel situated on the lively Carrefour de l’Odéon, stylishly transformed from a 17th-century townhouse and renovated by acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde and his wife, Claudine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Warm service, good eats, and plenty of Gallic charm make this a fast favorite with guests seeking an authentic slice of Paris." Full review