1er Etage Marais

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, approximately 15 minutes walk from Notre Dame. Lots of decent places to eat close by that are reasonably priced. Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice. We will definitely be back next year!

Our stay was so wonderful! The location felt more like a cozy b&b than a fancy hotel, which we loved. The staff are pleasant and friendly. The room was spacious and quiet. The decor was cute and inspired. The hair dryer was full-size and powerful. The daily breakfast service was a treat with orange juice, coffee, fresh fruits, yogurts, veggies, cheese, and a selection of pastries (baguette, croissant, and pain au chocolat). Also, the communal kitchen was delightful with tea offerings and filtered water. My allergies had been bothering me our entire trip, except at Le 1er Etage Marais. The cleanliness and well-maintained facility definitely helped me breath better. The heating was perfect without drying out the room. Finally, the location was absolutely phenomenal. It's both a very close walk to a lot of amazing sights, restaurants, bars, and shopping and also very convenient to the metro. The neighborhood itself is a joy. Perhaps, the only nitpick would be the walk from the ground level of thel building housing the hotel to the hotel entrance is through a dank and dark narrow staircase. Overall, we had a blast! Thank you Le 1er Etage Marais!

Certainly a great location, surrounded by streets great for walking, shopping, and eating, plus good museums large and small all within a few blocks. Nice style of rooms. But with some negatives that should make the price lower than a normal hotel. (1) there is only staff a few hours a day, so if you want help or just travel ideas, you need to phone. (2) I thought we had some kind of shared kitchen space, but only coffee and tea service. (3) It’s nice to have a shared “living room” but it’s very dim and those little sofas aren’t very comfortable! Also it’s true, the entry stairs are a real challenge for your suitcase, and the windows are minimal. Overall we liked it and we like the idea, but we would only stay again if it was a lower price than normal hotels (in Oct 2024 it was same price).