Generator ParisvsHotel Raphael
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Generator Hostel Paris scores marginally higher than Hotel Raphael. Generator Hostel Paris ranks #41 in Paris with recommendations from 11 sources including Gayot, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Generator Paris Show All Reviews
9-11 Place du Colonel Fabien, 75010 Paris, France
From $27/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot
"Upscale en-suite shared and private rooms in a convenient, central Paris location."
Wallpaper
"Accommodating up to 970 guests, sleeping options range from en-suite shared rooms all the way to penthouse suites with private terraces overlooking the treetops of leafy Place du Colonel Fabien." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Generator Hostel in Paris is not your backpacker's hostel of yore." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A short walk from the water, this buzzing hostel is a shout-out to design, street art and French art de vivre." Full review
Jetsetter
"Style steal in the emerging 10th Arrondissement, with an underground bar and a rooftop terrace." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hostel offers low-key, clean, central accommodation." Full review
goop
"It’s bare-bones, but clean, spacious, and comfortable. The roof terrace, bar, and living room are ideal hangouts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Explore the city from a convenient, wallet-friendly base that doubles as a lively spot to mingle with like-minded explorers." Full review
Time Out
"Rates: €23 in a dormitory and from €108 for a double room with a terrace
Added extras: the hostel is located opposite the Communist Party headquarters, designed by Oscar..." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Crisp, Scandinavian-inspired décor rules throughout, and shared rooms come with useful touches like full-length mirrors, privacy screens, under-bed storage, and USB outlets." Full review
Hotel Raphael Show All Reviews
17 Avenue Kleber, 16 Arr., 75116 Paris
From $408/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A magnificent hall with wood panelling, refined guestrooms, a fine dining restaurant and an elegant English style bar."
Fodor's
"This discreet palace-like hotel was built in 1925 to cater to travelers spending a season in Paris, so every space is generously sized for long, lavish stays." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located two blocks from the Arc de Triomphe in the heart of aristocratic Paris, this old-world, 83-room palace hotel has remained in the same family since its founding in 1925." Full review
Time Out
"A panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower to one side and the Arc de Triomphe on the other doesn’t come cheap; Le Raphael is on of the most luxurious terrace bars in Paris." Full review
Star Service
"The amiable, meritorious staff provides personal attention to a largely North American and European guest list with a taste for luxurious, calm surroundings." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Unparalleled views over Paris from the rooftop garden are a real delight, while eating and drinking options are world class." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Elegant british bar, a must see (drink)..."
Gayot
"Oriental rugs on the marble floors, fine woodwork, old paintings and period furniture translate to ultra-luxury and a wealthy, well-bred clientele."
Jetsetter
"An antiques-filled palace in the heart of Paris with a swooningly romantic rooftop terrace." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"French style and service, by a family that gets both right that keeps the discerning coming back." Full review