Hotel Des Mines - Paris, France 

OB
Posted: Thu, May 14 2009
Excellent location, near Luxemburgo gardens. Nice cheap hotel

BG
Posted: Sat, May 09 2009
Hotel des Mines is a great value and I will certainly return. I have lived and vacationed all over Paris--this was my best experience as a tourist. I greatly appreciated the quality of the rooms and service. The breakfast was copious and the staff was pleasant. I loved the location. My only concern for women traveling alone would be the location late at night-it's very quiet after 10pm. This should not be a concern for anyone travelling with company. The neighborhood is great. But for someone like me, who has friends in an area not far from the hotel and therefore can walk back to the hotel, it did seem a bit deserted just at that stretch opposite the Luxembourg Gardens because there are no cafes near the hotel (a great bookshop, though). That said, the quiet nearby means no street noise to contend with while falling asleep. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Paris--on a budget or first class.

AV
Posted: Mon, Apr 20 2009
Very nice hotel - great location, clean rooms, friendly staff. Conveniently offers shuttle to the airport. Wireless connection is fast enough. We didn't linger in the room (who does when in Paris??) and got breakfast outside of the hotel (there are plenty of places along weavy streets). Lower your expectations regarding a room's size ("large room" has a different meaning in Paris) and enjoy your stay!

JG
Posted: Thu, Sep 18 2008
Excellent location close to Luxembourg RER with direct connection to Charles de Gaulle airport and links to metro system. Far enough up the Boulevard St. Michel to be quiet in the evenings, but still an easy walk to the Ile de la Cite and "tourist" Paris. We had a quiet room looking on to the inner courtyard (which I would recommend). We hadn't planned to take the beakfast (which seemed a bit pricey at 9 Euros) but, after taking it on the first morning for convenience, we continued to do so as the quantity and quality were both excellent. Staff pleasant and efficient. Would go there again.

ML
Posted: Sat, Sep 06 2008
Very noisy first floor room. Normal size for Paris, and location was excellent for getting around. Didn't use the facilities, as when in Paris, who wants to eat bread for breakfast in a hotel?