Mercure Paris Terminus Nord - Paris, France 

EXCELLENT LOCATION, GREAT SERVICE
Posted: Tue, Jul 22 2008
I was surprised by the negative comments made by other reviewers. My room on the 4th floor was quiet and the quality was good- certainly not dirty as a couple of others stated. Yes, the bathroom needed smartening up as there was a little crack in the sink, but the room itself was pleasant. It was large, had a great view over the street below- with two balconies to stand on- good flat screen TV, mini bar, pleasant decor, clean bed linen. The breakfast buffet was good- there were lots of guests and the staff cleared tables and replaced food quickly. The location is brilliant- directly opposite the Eurostar terminal, connected to metro by an underpass, so perfect for those arriving by train as luggage can be left at the hotel until departure. The area was bustling and safe, with several cafes etc. The only complaint I have was the mattresses- they squeaked, as if stuffed with vinyl. It was maddening, as even the sound of slight movement was magnified into loud squeaks! Apart from that, the hotel was perfect for staying in a central location for train passengers in Paris.

Woulden't let my dog stay at this hotel
Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2008
Very Very Bad Hotel I stayed in room 608 it was a shocking experience, The room was very dirty with damp and peeling paper at the window, the furniture was very aged looked like 1960/70 the toilet and shower were extremely old the sink looked dirty all the time as the enamel was washed away the toilet was so close to the shower that you had to sit on it side ways and the corner of the shower was so dirty the black fungus was turning pink. The safe was located in the wardrobe on the floor so to open or use the save you had to lay down on the dirty carpet to open or close the safe, to say I was upset was an understatement. DO NOT USE THIS HOTEL it should have a health warning on the door not a room tariff charge. Wouldn’t let my dog stay at this hotel.