Le General HotelvsLe Citizen Hotel
Both Le Citizen Hotel and Le General Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Le Citizen Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Le General Hotel. Le Citizen Hotel comes in at 82 with accolades from 7 sources including oyster.com, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Le General Hotel
5/7 rue Rampon, 75011 Paris
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This cool boutique hotel, run by young staff and located on a fairly peaceful road, is a lesson in restrained modern design."
Frommer's
"The hotel's upbeat interior revolves around prominent rectilinear lines, spartan-looking decors, and an intelligent distribution of spaces." Full review
Fodor's
"Friendly service, a small fitness center, and full-service bar are nice touches, while close proximity to métro stations is another convenience appreciated by guests." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The décor at ‘The General’ is fresh and fun, and the 47 rooms are beautifully furnished." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This high-design boutique hotel is surprisingly well priced considering its convenient location on a quiet side street close to the Place de la République." Full review
Time Out
"A fashionable find near the nightlife action of the 11th, Le Général was one of Paris’s first boutique bargains when it opened back in 2003. It is still notable for its remarkably moderate." Full review
BlackBook
"This hip little hotel off the Place de la République draws a boozy crowd by offering two pricing structures - one for just the room, and another all inclusive rate that includes your bar tab."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Sleek pared-back rooms and a herd of photos and vintage finds are intended to feel like home at this laid-back hotel." Full review
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