The staff could not have been friendlier during our stay. We only used the hotel as a base, it was good for this purpose, as next door to the Metro. The room was clean, the bathroom and shower were fine, and there was plenty of hot water. The decor is a little tired and dated, but it had no impact on our stay. The area is brilliant, plenty of bars and restaurants close by, which felt like true Paris rather than touristy, very Bohemian. We would definitely stay again.