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Hotel des Grandes EcolesvsMama Shelter Paris East
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris ranks significantly better than Hotel des Grandes Ecoles. Mama Shelter Paris is ranked #16 in Paris with approval from 14 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
Hotel des Grandes Ecoles
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Lonely Planet
75 rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Family Friendly
- Accessible
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide Star
"The rooms are pretty in a modest sort of way, with floral wallpaper and old-fashioned furnishings, and the welcome is homely and sincere."
Fodor's "Distributed among a trio of three-story buildings, Madame Le Floch's rooms have a distinct grandmotherly vibe with flowery wallpaper and lace bedspreads." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is a cluster of three small houses around a beautiful garden, where you can breakfast in good weather."
BlackBook "Former boarding hourse with three stucco-fronted 19th century buildings and a carriage door that opens onto a long flower-lined driveway."
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Start your night in the flower-filled garden with a home-poured apéro, then make your way to one of the good bars and restos in the 5th.
Afar Magazine "One of the charms of the place is that the compound feels like an escape to a French granny’s country cottage." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Sitting in lush gardens like a pink stucco manor house, this old-fashioned family-run hotel has become a cult address for numerous tourists, many of whom are return visitors." Full review
Frommer's "Few hotels in the neighborhood offer so much low-key charm at such reasonable prices." Full review
Lonely Planet "Spanning three buildings, this welcoming hotel just north of place de la Contrescarpe has one of the loveliest situations in the Latin Quarter." Full review
Mama Shelter Paris East Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Gayot BlackBook
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet 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
