Hôtel des Grandes Écoles Paris 5 Quartier Latin

Stayed for 3 nights at beginning and at end of September 2023 as bookends to a longer trip in France. Location is great with neighborhood restaurants, bars, Metro and easy walking to central Paris. Courtyard is great for reading, picnics, or just a bottle of champagne. Courtyard was a savior on the first stay because it was at least 10 degrees cooler than the 95 deg F heat wave. Also AC worked well when escaping the heat in our room.

Loved the friendly staff and quiet, tree-lined, cobblestone courtyard in the middle of the property where breakfast can be eaten each morning and guests can sit during other times to enjoy a drink or just sit and read/talk. Our room off the back of the courtyard on ground floor was spacious and private.

We felt that we were in the Paris that Parisians love. We certainly loved everything about this hotel and its location.Stephen and RosieAustralia

One of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever encountered and one of the most disappointing. I called many many hours before arriving at the hotel to try and gain some information from the receptionist, because of an extremely delayed flight due to a fire at the airport. Everything was out of our control and I understand this is not the hotels problem but. The gentleman I spoke with showed 0 care or compassion for our situation. He kept interrupting me while I was trying to explain our situation and told me I was “wasting his time” and that he has “wasted 10 minutes talking to me” and was “extremely busy”. I don’t understand how he was extremely busy because every time I went to reception once finally getting to the hotel, no one was there. Appalling. Bed linen was stained (photos were taken) with what looked like makeup. Rooms are tiiiiiny for what you pay, you can barely swing a cat in them. The offering of instant coffee with a paper cup wrapped in plastic is as equally disappointing and depressing.In a world of AirBnB’s it is hard to compete with the old school hotel BUT the staff here are arrogant, unkind and straight up rude and of no help.Location is great if you’re a stereotypical tourist who wants to go to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe etc etc but that’s about it.No one was at reception for checkout despite me ringing the service bell multiple times and standing there for about 15 minutes, where I was planning on divulging my bad experience but I guess I have to put it on Google for public consumption for them to do anything.I would love for someone (besides the gentleman I spoke with hahah) from Hotel Des Grandes Ecoles to reply so I can resolve and explain my situation and the unpleasant experience I had.

Nous avons séjourné 2 nuits dans cet hôtel, nous avons passé un très agréable séjour, la literie est très confortable, le personnel est très professionnel et fort accueillant. Les petits déjeuners sont très copieux. Nous reviendrons sans hésitation. Merci pour votre accueil.

Absolutely stunning hotel! It had the adorable Parisian charm that we were looking for. We really enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff, and appreciated how clean and comfortable the rooms were! We enjoyed opening up the French door windows to let in a nice breeze. We also enjoyed the courtyard, as it was peaceful, serene, and had lots of bistro tables for enjoying a morning Cafe au lait and baguette!

This beautiful hotel has become my home away from home in Paris. It is ideally located in a quiet street in the heart of the Latin Quarter. It is only steps away from the lively Place de la Contrescarpe, which features a phenomenal amount of cafés and restaurants that will suit just about every taste, and which leads to the ancient Rue Mouffetard, a quiet, mostly pedestrian cobblestone street that winds its way downhill to the church of St. Médard , and is also lined with cafés and small shops, and various food purveyors. While very “touristy”, it’s still one of my favorite streets in Paris (and there are so many!)I first stayed in this hotel back in the late 1990s and, after a gap of 20 years, I went back there again last June. In the meantime, it has been acquired by a hotel consortium, having formerly been owned and operated by a very friendly mother-daughter team.Even after 20 years, and with the change in management, the experience of the hotel is, if anything, even better. One of the things that I love about it is the fact that there is no television in the room. When I am there, I feel like I am on vacation from current events, which la can be overwhelming. They do have free internet access and electric converters are usually available at the front desk.The property is very secure. There are two giant green double doors that face onto the Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, and each guest is given a small electronic device with their key that activates the unlock mechanism. When you have entered the double doors, you will go slightly uphill on a cobblestone path that leads into a beautiful little garden, with tables and chairs and benches. With a full complement of luggage, and very jetlagged, it may seem daunting at first. But patience: you’re almost home.The hotel added air conditioning just two years ago, which was very welcome during my stay when the temperatures reached 97°F (36°C). Air-conditioning is still fairly rare in Paris, in my experience. Definitely a plus if you will be traveling during the summer months.Every room in which I have stayed had floor to ceiling French doors, which open up for a nice breeze when the weather permits. The rooms are decorated in a floral motif, French provincial, I guess. The rooms are spacious and very clean and the bathrooms are modern and the mattress was very comfortable.The staff is multilingual and very helpful. I can honestly say that I have never stayed in another hotel in which I have felt more welcome.Hotel des Grandes Écoles is very close to two metro lines: line 10, which runs east to west, and the metro station is downhill from the hotel, and line 7 on Rue Monge, which runs north to south..I have already booked my room for my stay in November. I wanted to be in Paris for my birthday, and you only live once.In short, I recommend this hotel, very highly, and suggest that you make your reservations as far in advance as possible, as this is a very poorly kept secret it seems. And I’m very glad for them that it has become so popular.

A thoroughly delightful place to stay. The breakfasts are superb. We found the transfer by RERB from CDG very simple with an easy walk with our 4 wheeled cases from the Luxembourg station. Lots of great places to eat within a short walk and the area is charming. Would recommend to my best friend and would love to come back. The property is exactly as shown on their website.

A wonderful old world hotel hidden in a secret garden in the middle of the Latin quarter. Have stayed there for years. It is a old world hotel but charming.

Great location very close to a small square with lots of cafes and a great vibe. We were surprised you couldn’t hear any noise from the nearby restaurants and cafes. This is a hidden gem with the most beautiful and cozy back yard where you can enjoy the awesome breakfast (their croissants are amazing!). The interior is very Parisian with wallpaper and chandeliers, absolutely loved it. The staff is really helpful - always smiling and very professional. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great stay!