Mama Shelter Paris EastvsHotel Lancaster Paris Champs-Elysees
Both Mama Shelter Paris and Hotel Lancaster Paris Champs-Elysees are rated highly by experts. Overall, Mama Shelter Paris is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Lancaster Paris Champs-Elysees. Mama Shelter Paris is ranked #11 in Paris with approval from 15 reviews including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and EuroCheapo.
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 Lancaster Paris Champs-Elysees
7 Rue De Berri, 8th Arr., 75008 Paris
From $400/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The rooms in this elegantly restored nineteenth-century townhouse retain original features and are chock-full of Louis XVI and rococo antiques, but with a touch of contemporary chic."
Michelin Guide
Star
"Marlene Dietrich loved the discreet luxury of this property built in 1889 just a stone's throw from the Champslysees."
Fodor's
"Once a Spanish nobleman's townhouse, this luxurious retreat is now in French hands and it shows, from local staffing to elegant decoration." Full review
Star Service
"This is a lavish period sophisticate that brings demanding business and leisure travelers into the bosom of the bourgeois, circa 1880." Full review
Gayot
"Only steps from the Champs-Élysées, the Lancaster is a luxurious hideaway created from a private nineteenth-century mansion."
Travel + Leisure
"Michelin-starred restaurant, La Table du Lancaster, serves modern French fare from renowned chef Michel Troisgros and has seating available outside in a Japanese-style garden." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Discreet, luxurious Hotel Lancaster has a long history of glamorous guests and a high-profile location to match — it’s located just steps from Champs-Élysées on the right bank of the River Seine." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hôtel Lancaster epitomises civilised Paris and comfort rather than being worried about the latest fashion trends." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Luxurious boutique hotel dating from 1889 in a townhouse-mansion just off the Champs-Elysées and near the Arc de Triomphe." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The private home feel lingers, with antique accents, original detailing, and portraits by 1930s Russian artist Boris Pastoukhoff...the 45 rooms and 11 suites are bright and beautiful" Full review