The front desk was a great help. The 24 hour coffee was great.
We stayed one night at the Citadines Bastille hotel after our Airbnb fell through. The hotel staff were kind although communication was challenging at times. The room (on the main floor) was clean and spatious by European standards but did not have A/C. The location of the hotel is a short walk to the Metra, but there are limited options for food nearby.
The apparent distance between the main attractions and this hotel turned out to be an advantage as we really got to see daily Parisian life and fewer tourists like us, 3 Americans. The Metro connections were outstanding, frequent and friendly. The hotel's neighborhood had restaurants, bakeries, medical services, supermarkets, wine stores galore. Metro station is 1/2 a block round the corner and can buy tickets at one end of the station. Rooms were simple but foe about a hundred bucks a night you can't get better anywhere else. Receptionist Isis was amazing at providing instructions of any kind in English. Always a nice friendly smile on her face. One of the elevators did not work during our stay and there was any indication it would be fixed. I don't know what would have happened if the only one elevator functioning would have stopped... A great perk! Coffee at the breakfast area 24/7... Great!
The hotel has an efficiency kitchen with refrigerator and stove, so, you don't have to eat every meal out. Plus, there is a small grocery store across the street where you can buy food, drink, toothpaste, etc. There is a very nice patisserie at the end of the street past the grocery store where you can get coffee, pasteries, sandwiches, kiche, and other items. The quality is good. Across the street is also a shop that repairs clothing in case the need should arise. Practically next door is a laundramat. The metro station, Reuilly-Diderot, is within a couple of hundred feet and two metro lines run there including the main line Metro 1 that will take you to the Gare de Lyon, Hotel de Ville, Chatelet shopping area, the Louvre, and all the stops along the Champs Elysees. The hotel is NOT airconditioned. There are small safes in the rooms. More important, there are safes in a secure room across from the check-in desk where valuables can be secured. I used it every day. Never a problem with it
They had rooms with a separate room for the kids, which was really nice. Hotel was clean and good location.
The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and the hotel is about 50 yards from a metro stop on the #1 line. The room also had a small kitchen with a small refrigerator, stove top, and dishwasher. While the room wasn't plush by any means, the bed was comfortable and I spent most of my time out and about Paris. I never had the breakfast there, because there were so many great cafes around and an amazing bakery on the corner down the street. The hotel does have free coffee and tea 24 hours a day that I took advantage of to keep me on the move despite some jet lag. I didn't really shop around because I was meeting family there and they were staying in the same hotel, but it seemed like a good value. Paris is expensive - but this was a nice, clean place in a good location. If I had been on a romantic trip with my girlfriend, I probably would have wanted to find a 4 star hotel, but this was great for meeting friends and family and seeing the city.
The staff were wonderful, so accommodating. Tbe only thing that wasn't great was the pull out bed.
Very convenient place to get into downtown paris and other tourist attractions. Highly recommended for Family
Located in 12th Arrondissement, Citadines Bastille Gare de Lyon Paris is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Bercy Arena and Opera Bastille. This 98-room, 3-star aparthotel has in-room conveniences like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves. It's connected to a shopping center in central Paris and also close to Notre-Dame and Luxembourg Gardens.
For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served each morning for a fee.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, a stovetop, and a dishwasher. A flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a rainfall showerhead and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include an electric kettle, a safe, and a phone. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guests staying at Citadines Bastille Gare de Lyon Paris enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Self parking is offered for EUR 20 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. This smoke-free aparthotel also has a banquet hall.
The front desk was a great help. The 24 hour coffee was great.
Thank you for choosing Citadines Bastille Gare de Lyon Paris for you stay. I hope you had a wonderful time. I will be pleased to welcome you again in our property. Best regards
We stayed one night at the Citadines Bastille hotel after our Airbnb fell through. The hotel staff were kind although communication was challenging at times. The room (on the main floor) was clean and spatious by European standards but did not have A/C. The location of the hotel is a short walk to the Metra, but there are limited options for food nearby.
Thank you very much for your comment
The apparent distance between the main attractions and this hotel turned out to be an advantage as we really got to see daily Parisian life and fewer tourists like us, 3 Americans. The Metro connections were outstanding, frequent and friendly. The hotel's neighborhood had restaurants, bakeries, medical services, supermarkets, wine stores galore. Metro station is 1/2 a block round the corner and can buy tickets at one end of the station. Rooms were simple but foe about a hundred bucks a night you can't get better anywhere else. Receptionist Isis was amazing at providing instructions of any kind in English. Always a nice friendly smile on her face. One of the elevators did not work during our stay and there was any indication it would be fixed. I don't know what would have happened if the only one elevator functioning would have stopped... A great perk! Coffee at the breakfast area 24/7... Great!
Thank you very much for your comment. Hope to meet you again! regards
The hotel has an efficiency kitchen with refrigerator and stove, so, you don't have to eat every meal out. Plus, there is a small grocery store across the street where you can buy food, drink, toothpaste, etc. There is a very nice patisserie at the end of the street past the grocery store where you can get coffee, pasteries, sandwiches, kiche, and other items. The quality is good. Across the street is also a shop that repairs clothing in case the need should arise. Practically next door is a laundramat. The metro station, Reuilly-Diderot, is within a couple of hundred feet and two metro lines run there including the main line Metro 1 that will take you to the Gare de Lyon, Hotel de Ville, Chatelet shopping area, the Louvre, and all the stops along the Champs Elysees. The hotel is NOT airconditioned. There are small safes in the rooms. More important, there are safes in a secure room across from the check-in desk where valuables can be secured. I used it every day. Never a problem with it
They had rooms with a separate room for the kids, which was really nice. Hotel was clean and good location.
The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and the hotel is about 50 yards from a metro stop on the #1 line. The room also had a small kitchen with a small refrigerator, stove top, and dishwasher. While the room wasn't plush by any means, the bed was comfortable and I spent most of my time out and about Paris. I never had the breakfast there, because there were so many great cafes around and an amazing bakery on the corner down the street. The hotel does have free coffee and tea 24 hours a day that I took advantage of to keep me on the move despite some jet lag. I didn't really shop around because I was meeting family there and they were staying in the same hotel, but it seemed like a good value. Paris is expensive - but this was a nice, clean place in a good location. If I had been on a romantic trip with my girlfriend, I probably would have wanted to find a 4 star hotel, but this was great for meeting friends and family and seeing the city.
The staff were wonderful, so accommodating. Tbe only thing that wasn't great was the pull out bed.
Very convenient place to get into downtown paris and other tourist attractions. Highly recommended for Family
Thank you for your comment.