Le Citizen HotelvsHotel Relais Saint-Germain
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Relais Saint-Germain scores slightly better than Le Citizen Hotel. Hotel Relais Saint-Germain comes in at #21 in Paris with praise from 11 reviewers such as Star Service, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Le Citizen Hotel
96 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Zen-style decor of light wood, clean lines and predominantly white, blue and grey tones makes for nice airy rooms."
Fodor's
"The focus is "green" and urban, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces." Full review
Frommer's
"Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans, or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Situated on a picturesque canal in the 10th arrondissement, though some may find nightly rates a tad high given the location." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The design sensibility is Nordic, with bright colors, pale woods, and modular furniture." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Le Citizen is a family-friendly hotel overlooking the Canal St-Martin with its locks, turning bridge, cobbled quaysides, green metal footbridges and lively bar culture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nestled on the corner of Canal St Martin is this eco-friendly outpost outfitted with iPads in every room and modern Danish furnishings." Full review
Time Out
"Friendly, warm staff make it feel less like a hotel and more like a guesthouse. Each of the 12 rooms, spread over 6 floors, has a view of the famous Canal Saint-Martin." Full review
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Rates: from €150
Added extras: iPad on request from reception
Services: breakfast and a Japanese canteen
This eco-friendly hotel is quite a contrast to the charmingly grubby Canal Saint-Martin.
Frommer's
"Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Twelve alluring rooms equipped with niceties such as iPads, filtered water and warm minimalist design." Full review
Hotel Relais Saint-Germain Show All Reviews
9, Carrefour de l'Odeon, 75006 Paris
From $621/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Life never seems to stand still at the Carrefour de l'Odeon - a good reason for taking refuge in this refined hotel."
Fodor's
"Sandwiched between St-Sulpice and the Jardin du Luxembourg, this little hotel wins for location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in a 17th-century house, this hotel run by Yves and Claudine Camdeborde offers just 20 rooms." Full review
Time Out
"The rustic, wood-beamed ceilings remain intact at the Relais Saint-Germain, a 17th-century hotel bought and renovated by much-acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde." Full review
Star Service
"This lodging offers a heady dose of joie de vivre in a vibrant neighborhood. Couples and laid-back tourists will enjoy the offerings here, amid the energetic and authentic bustle of the Latin Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"What rave reports this elegant top-end hotel with flowerboxes and baby-pink awning gets, and for good reason."
Oyster
4.0
"On-site restaurant Le Comptoir is a destination unto itself, and guests get priority when booking one of its coveted tables." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel blends quaint Parisian style with a just-like-home atmosphere." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Engaging hotel situated on the lively Carrefour de l’Odéon, stylishly transformed from a 17th-century townhouse and renovated by acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde and his wife, Claudine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Warm service, good eats, and plenty of Gallic charm make this a fast favorite with guests seeking an authentic slice of Paris." Full review