Hotel BritanniquevsMama Shelter Paris East
Both Hotel Britannique and Mama Shelter Paris are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris scores significantly better than Hotel Britannique. Mama Shelter Paris scores 88 with approval from 13 sources such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Hotel Britannique
20 avenue Victoria, 01 Arr., 75001 Paris
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Michelin Guide
"Established by an English family during the reign of Queen Victoria, this hotel has retained its British Imperial elegance."
Fodor's
"Open since 1861 and a stone's throw from the Louvre, the romantic Britannique blends courteous English service with old-fashioned French elegance near the banks of the Seine." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It’s an excellent choice if you want to be near everything." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"The 39-room Hotel Britannique is a charming, mid-range boutique property in the heart of Paris." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A real hôtel de charme, with beautiful, characterful rooms and an abundance of old-fashioned charm."
Time Out
"Enjoy deeply delicious pastries in the warm, rustic breakfast room, or book a top floor chambre and eat them on your plant-filled balcony." Full review
Gayot
"Appealing red awnings greet guests who enter this hotel through a small reception area, where a whimsical oil painting of a woman in a dashing feathered red cap gazes down as you check in."
Frommer's
"Decidedly British in décor and atmosphere, the immaculate, soundproofed rooms are comfortably and conservatively furnished, with gentle swags of drapery hanging over the bed and windows. " Full review
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