Mercure Paris Porte D'orleans - Montrouge, France     

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo hotel in occasione del capodanno 2007...L'hotel non è propriamente in centro ma la stazione della metro di porte d'orleans è a non più di 10 minuti di distanza a piedi..un kilometro alla grande...L'hotel da fuori non sembra granchè, ma si è rivelato assolutamente soddisfacente e con un buon rapporto qualità prezzo..La camera non è molto grande ma ha tutto il necessario, viene pulita quotidianamente e il bagno è moderno...Le foto dal sito mercure sono assolutamente indicative, la nostra camera era identica.. La colazione ci ha un pò deluso: era self service ed era composta da pane (fresco), croissant(non buoni), e alcuni contenitori di caffè e latte e un dispenser di succhi di frutta...Diciamo ke era proprio il minimo indispensabile, ma tutto sommato non era neanke da buttare...Fate attenzione a non scendere all'ultimo (chiude alle 10) xkè a noi è capitato di scendere e trovare tutto finito... In definitiva un buon hotel, sicuramente superiore alla media degli hotel parigini..

Because of World Cup Rugby, all the hotels near the city center were booked or charging outrageous rates. But I'm glad I found the Mercure Porte d'Orleans. This was my third visit to Paris, so I was somewhat familiar with the metro system. The hotel is on the southern perimeter of Paris in a lively and diverse neighborhood near the university. If you want to be away from the touristy areas, this is a good place. To find the hotel from the metro station: -once you exit the station, head down Av. Aristide Briand. You will pass a bus stop and a Total petrol station. If you see a Novotel, you are heading in the right direction. -turn left on the street past the Novotel -Rue Francois Ory is two streets down. You'll see a Hotel Ibis. Places to eat: -there are many restaurants in the area and around the metro station, including a Chinese buffet adjacent to the hotel. -there are several supermarkets in the area Internet: The hotel has a business center, but they charge for internet use. When I was there, it wasn't working, so they sent me next door to Ibis which also wasn't working. The desk clerk directed me to a internet place down the street which was much cheaper. Getting around: Metro Line 4 takes you to Gare du Nord (Eurostar) but it makes 19 stops. However the trains are fast and efficient. From CDG airport, I suggest the B line, then connect to Line 4 at Denfert Rochereau. Musee d'Orsay: nice way to spend an afternoon. You can take photos of the artwork but no flashes allowed. The top floor has a spectacular view of the river and the Sacre Coeur (Montmartre).