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Mama Shelter Paris EastvsFamilia Hotel
Both Mama Shelter Paris and Familia Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mama Shelter Paris ranks significantly better than Familia Hotel. Mama Shelter Paris comes in at 85 with recommendations from 14 sources including Jetsetter, BlackBook and Michelin Guide.
Mama Shelter Paris East
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
BlackBook
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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
Familia Hotel Rough Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides
Time Out Gayot
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Frommer's Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph7.0
"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 PlanetTop choice
"One of the most attractive ‘almost budget’ options on this side of the Seine." Full review
