Newhotel Le Voltaire

"We had already booked the hotel and, after reading some reviews that we considered unfairly negative, were curious about what would actually await us. Spoiler: We were extremely pleasantly surprised! The check-in was already exceptionally friendly and helpful an hour before the official time. In addition, we received a lot of information about the surrounding area – in perfect English and very obliging. You have to like the location in the 11th arrondissement; however, we love the authentic flair of the local neighborhood. Our room and the bathroom were very clean. Apart from a crack in the bathroom mirror and sticking blinds, there was no significant damage. The bathroom with a bathtub and rain shower is sufficiently large. The only things in need of improvement are the missing magnifying mirror and the slightly too small shower partition, which occasionally leaves some water on the floor after showering. The maid took care of this reliably the next morning. The room itself is—typical for Paris—rather small. It could get tight with two large suitcases. A second chair, a proper closet, and, for a four-star hotel, a minibar or a small refrigerator are missing. The air conditioning worked perfectly and could be freely adjusted between 19 and 35 °C. The safe was sufficiently large and worked without any problems. The lighting could be a bit brighter, however. The bed was a dream: We slept through for eight hours and were only woken up once around 11 p.m. by the rather thin walls. The breakfast room was pleasantly empty, very clean, and nicely designed every day from 7 to 10 a.m. Breakfast offered high-quality products such as freshly squeezed juices, original Nutella, fresh cheese, and baguette. The room is small, but it is comfortably furnished, including real wood tables and comfortable chairs. The very attentive service employee could occasionally use some support. The only elevator also led to wait times at times with six floors, especially during room service. A second elevator would be desirable. The two well-marked and easily accessible emergency exits, on the other hand, were well-dimensioned and sensibly positioned. However, the laundry carts as an impermissible fire load on level 0 should be removed by someone responsible. The check-out at exactly 12 p.m. was also friendly and uncomplicated. We would come back anytime, because we absolutely cannot understand the negative reviews. A big compliment to the hotel and its entire staff—keep it up! Note: The tourist tax in Paris is very high. For two people, an additional hundred or so can quickly add up for a week."

"Excellent welcome, top-notch staff, impeccable room, hearty and varied breakfast, highly recommended."

"Nice hotel, clean, tidy, safe location near underground. Staff were very polite and helpful. breakfast was to a good standard. room was clean and tidy with a safe. Plenty of local cafes and restaurant to eat in which are a lot cheaper than those in the center"