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Generator ParisvsLe Meurice
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Le Meurice ranks significantly better than Generator Hostel Paris. Le Meurice comes in at 93 with praise from 20 sources such as BlackBook, Concierge and Gayot.
Generator Paris
Gayot
Wallpaper
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
goop
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Afar Magazine 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 PlanetTop 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Le Meurice
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Show All Reviews
228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
From $543/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Palatial opulence in the style of Louis XVI, with unsurpassed vistas over Paris and superlative en suites."
Frommer's "This landmark lies between the place de la Concorde and the Grand Louvre, facing the Tuileries Gardens." Full review
Concierge "Le Meurice still has a vaguely decadent and artistic tone that sets it apart from other high-priced Parisian gilt trips."
Fodor's "Since 1835, the Meurice has welcomed royalty and celebrities... and Paris' first palace hotel continues to please with service, style, and views." Full review
Insight Guides "Elegant, 18th-century-style salons and a Michelin-starred restaurant are among the many assets of this historic grand hôtel."
DK Eyewitness "The Meurice is a perfect example of successful restoration, with excellent replicas of the original plasterwork and furnishings."
Time Out "With its extravagant Louis XVI decor, mosaic tiled floors and modish restyling by Philippe Starck, Le Meurice is looking grander than ever." Full review
Star Service "Reviled by some, beloved by others, this lavish wedding-cake-of-a-place is colored up with an ungodly amount of icing, its extravagant baroque sensibility teasing the best duds out of your luggage. " Full review
Gayot "Part of the prestigious Dorchester group, Le Meurice is one of Europe's most highly regarded hotels."
BlackBook "Reminiscent of a palace, offers spacious suites in the style of Louis XVI. Pricey amenities are worth every penny."
