Mercure Paris Porte de Pantin

"When we first booked M Social one of our considerations was it not being too central. Once you get your head round where you’re located everything is still relatively close. We like to walk and explore and found its location ideal. The buses both in front of and around the hotel are excellent and easy to navigate via the IDF app. The atmosphere was typical city break hotel, everything from families to business travellers, so lots of comings and goings. We were there for four nights but rarely used the facilities, we’d grab breakfast out and with so many good restaurants nearby we’d eat out in the evenings also. The rooms were of a good standard, the facilities probably above tourist type hotels. Bed was comfortable, room was serviced every day, bathroom and shower were good along with high quality toiletries. Staff were friendly and welcoming, but as we had no issues had no reason to really call on them. The hotel itself is relatively quiet, we were on third floor and rarely heard much of the other guests. Two things stand out for me, not necessarily criticism. There is a lobby bar, never saw it manned and feel the hotel is missing a trick. One occasion we were a bit early in getting ready for dinner and decided we’d have a drink in the hotel before we left. We left after almost half an hour having had no drinks but placing the order with two different staff members. To have that facility manned for coffees and drinks would more than cover its costs but also make the reception area feel a little more homely. Also to that I’d add the restaurant. I understand having stayed in numerous hotels of a similar ilk that they are mainly set up to cater for breakfast. Large volumes of people in a buffet style facility. The hotel did offer lunches and dinner and we did have some food one evening but the whole space just feels kind of soulless for what otherwise is a good hotel. Would I stay there again? Possibly yes, it’s cost base and location are good, facilities are good, overall a good hotel."

"Excellent hotel both for the location and for the rooms Top-notch breakfast I recommend it"

"Excellent accommodation. Good hotel facilities. Checkout speed"