Hotel Paris Bastille Boutet Mgallery by Sofitel

"This was my second time around and we had to endure a booking mistake via a third party, no fault of the hotel and our front desk staff Muna (sp?) was simply fantastic and resolving the situation. I knew there was a reason why I prefer this hotel in this part of town. The bed and room is great but at the end of the day, staffing makes the difference and I've always encountered friendly and attentive staff. Looking forward to our next stay in the meantime...."

"We loved our stay here at Boutet- M Gallery. The location is perfect if you want to experience authentic Paris and avoid the tourist areas. Beautiful Bistro's and artisan shops nearby and super close the Metro in a vibrant part of the city. The rooms are great and the building has so much character and you can feel the history. The staff were very helpful and overall this charming hotel has a great atmosphere. Really good value for a luxury Paris stay. We will definitely be back next time we're in the city."

"The hotel is on a very "traditional" Paris street in the 11th. One of only two (with the neighboring 12th) districts that have retained much of their parisian charm. The facade is beautiful and shows the history of the building (and indeed the neighborhood) as a wood working factory. The lobby is calm and cool, the receptionists charming and friendly. At the same level is the hotel bar and some comfortable chairs to sit and enjoy your drink. Our room was very quiet as it looked onto the interior courtyard and the air conditioning was effective even in a hot spell. The bed was comfortable and we slept well. Breakfast was excellent and the choice both wide and of high quality. The spa on the lower ground floor was really very nice, especially as the pool is very cool compared to many overly heated places. Although small, the pool was equipped with a good number of jets and other massage elements. I didn't have any treatments but I spoke with someone who did and they were reported as being of high quality. Th spa, our room and the hotel in general was spotless and the cleaning staff omnipresent. The area is fantastic for restaurants, wonderful specialist coffee shops, and so much more. Plus if you prefer walking to the metro, you can easily walk to Notre Dame, rue de Rivoli, the jardin des plantes, le marché aux fleurs, the Marais, Bastille, Place Vendôme and so much more. Well worth it on a warm summer morning."