Hotel Jules & JimvsMama Shelter Paris East
Both Hotel Jules & Jim and Mama Shelter Paris are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris scores significantly better than Hotel Jules & Jim. Mama Shelter Paris scores 88 with positive reviews from 15 sources such as Michelin Guide, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
Hotel Jules & Jim
11, rue des gravilliers, 75003 Paris
From $246/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Opened in December 2011, this contemporary hotel in the less-traveled corner of an up-and-coming part of the trendy Marais district feels almost like an art gallery." Full review
Gayot
"In the south of Pigalle, this highly original hotel blends elements ranging from the fifties to the seventies."
BlackBook
"A welcome reincarnation near Grands Boulevards, the Jules (formerly a boring chain hotel) is a retro boutique with affordable rates."
Lonely Planet
"Contemporary rooms mix raw concrete with marble, wood, glass and other beautiful raw materials." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A brilliant Marais hotel, with friendly young staff and a casual mood." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the heart of the Marais, just 23 slick and modern rooms are spread throughout a purpose-built building and two houses." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Hotel Jules & Jim is a trendy boutique hotel located in the center of Paris, in the Haut-Marais district." Full review
Frommer's
"A cobbled courtyard with an outdoor fireplace merges into a low-key cocktail bar with vintage-inspired furniture, while the rooms—all ultra-comfortable—flaunt hip decor." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Among the increasingly trendy streets of the Upper Marais, this intimate hotel offers a refreshingly low-key place to unpack." Full review
Time Out
"It’s ideal for a nighttime stay or just meeting for a drink, but it's also a haven for art lovers. " 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