Mama Shelter Paris EastvsHotel Barriere Fouquet's Paris
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris scores marginally higher than Hotel Barriere Le Fouquet's Paris. Mama Shelter Paris comes in at 88 with praise from 15 sources such as Afar Magazine, BlackBook and Gayot.
Mama Shelter Paris East Show All Reviews
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
Hotel Barriere Fouquet's Paris Show All Reviews
46 Avenue George V, 08 Arr., 75008 Paris
From $741/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"This luxury hotel follows in the tradition of mythical Parisian brasseries."
Frommer's
"There's one butler to every eight guests, and the service is the best in Paris." Full review
Fodor's
"Steps away from one of the world's most famous streets, the luxury hotel... is recognizable with its uniformed valets, parked sports cars, and elegant Haussmanien entryway." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It is equipped with all the state-of-the-art technology you would expect in a modern, luxury establishment."
Star Service
"For white-glove service, an epicenter location and 21st-century extravagance, Fouquet's Barriere is a Parisian luxury worth considering." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Butlers on duty 24/7 offer guests star-worthy private concierge service." Full review
Jetsetter
"The quiet opulence of this lavish five-star hotel enfolds the visitor in a serene embrace, marrying tasteful modernity with an overlay of traditional Parisian grandeur." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At these prices, luxury is a given; it’s the sincerity sans arrogance... that nudges this 21st-century newcomer ahead of other Parisian five-stars." Full review
Gayot
"Just around the corner from Les Champs-Élysées on Avenue Goerge V, the Hótel Fouquet's Barriere is a luxurious urban retreat."
Time Out
"Special mention goes to the on-point technology, such as flat-screen TVs in the rooms and home cinemas and iPod power points in the bathrooms. " Full review