The Five HotelvsFamilia Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Familia Hotel scores significantly higher than The Five Hotel. Familia Hotel scores 82 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers including Rough Guide, EuroCheapo and Lonely Planet.
The Five Hotel
3, rue Flatters, 75005 Paris
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"A charmer among Left Bank boutique hotels... Some rooms are small, but all the beds are exceedingly comfortable." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"This hotel gets its name because it is literally one guestroom. Clearly designed to set a romantic mood for guests, the room offers scent choices... and a common area dubbed "the dance floor"." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the Latin Quarter near the small cafés and open-air market of busy Rue Mouffetard, the Five Hotel aims to cater to every sense." Full review
Time Out
"The rooms in this stunning boutique hotel may be small, but they're all exquisitely designed, with Chinese lacquer and velvety fabrics." Full review
Gayot
"Conceived as a love nest, the One By The Five is not your usual hotel. This single-suite property contains six rooms spread over 45 square meters."
BlackBook
"Boutique design hotel with a different personality (and matching aroma) in each room. Fiber optic lights in the rooms create a "rain of stars" effect, and there's Chinese lacquer everywhere."
Fodor's
"Small is beautiful at this design hotel on a quiet street near the Rue Mouffetard market and the Latin Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Choose from one of five perfumes to fragrance your room at this contemporary romantic sanctum." Full review
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