Novotel Paris les Halles

The Novotel is in a great location, has terrific and hip décor and comfortable rooms. The shining stars are guest relations workers Paulina andMarjorie. They definitely knew who you were and went out of their way to be helpful. They arranged airport transportation, called taxis and made dinner reservations. I would definitely stay here again. My only negative comment has to do with the breakfast buffet. The food was never hot even when refilled with new product. Cold bacon and eggs doesn’t cut it.

the location is good but be careful when booking. we arranged pre paid breakfasts and a late checkout and gave the confirmation voucher to reception you. check in. on the day before checkout we found out that the hotel denied our voucher and we have to pay 80 euro per day for the mediocre breakfast and no late checkout.

We came to Europe for spring break this year, staying 2 – 3 days in each place. I booked this hotel after reading many reviews and researching the area. I wanted a place close to cafes, restaurants, and tourist attractions. I very picky, i wanted a hotel that was modern and clean, great service service and staff, and especially with clean and modern bathrooms, so I am willing to pay more. I have stayed in many hotels in Europe that were nice, but the bathrooms were either awkward or old (sometimes creepy), clean but not clean looking, I know it’s weird. We rented a car from Germany and drove here. It is a bit tricky to find the place even with a GPS. They have no parking, so we parked in a car park about 7 minute walk from the hotel and paid 75 Euros for 2 days. The hotel has a lot of construction going on around it. The hotel lobby was modern and warm, very lovely. Every time we either came or left we were promptly greeted with a smile. The staff was very friendly and always helpful, giving us directions and advice. The room was small, even tighter with a sofa bed for my daughter, but quaint. We even had a safe and of course I was very happy with the bathroom, very nice, modern, and clean!
I reluctantly paid extra for the breakfast, I think either 20 dollars or euros, but I am glad I did The breakfast was not only excellent but there was an abundant amount of food. We will vacation again in Europe next year and will definitely book this hotel again!

I have stayed at Novotel les Halles a few times, and I haven’t a complaint about the hotel itself. The staff are friendly, helpful, and generally fluent in English. Once I arrived at 6:00 AM on an overnight flight and the hotel checked me into my room without complaint, though it may have been a quiet day. The rooms are quite large by Parisian standards and have a modern décor. The location is nearly perfect and within walking distance of many major attractions, bakeries, cafes, and restaurants. However, the plaza outside the main entrance is undergoing major renovation until at least 2016 (according to the signs) which somewhat detracts from the area. Fortunately the construction is only during the day and not disruptive in the evening and walking around the neighborhood is not disrupted either.
Overall, an excellent place to stay.

This is the worst hotel ever. The staff is unaccommodating and dismissive. We stayed here for a few nights in late June. Our room was small and dirty. The a/​c didn’t work and the window was not operational. We asked for a fan and were told «no». Homeless people sleep right outside the door and you have to leap over piles of human feces when leaving the property. Too expensive for what it is. I feel like I was totally ripped off.

Really enjoyed my stay here. Friendly, English-​speaking staff. Always helpful. Right around the corner from the Les Halles metro and mall. Many cafes and shops nearby. Small convenience store 2 doors down. Piano player in the bar in the evenings. Centrally located to everything which was either a walk away or a metro ride away.
My only complaint is that it was a little hard to get in and out of the bath tub as the tub side was very high. Otherwise, no problems. I was surprised the hotel was very quiet, even with construction going on across the street.
The hotel was smaller than I thought it would be, though the rooms are large by European standards. I was in a double bed with 2 single beds room. Upon check-​in the desk staff person said I was in a double bed with sofa bed room overlooking the courtyard. I couldn’t see the courtyard, but I think I got a better room.
Noticed that the hotel does receive a lot or repeat business. I just wished the desk staff would explain more about the hotel upon check-​in to newbies. Otherwise, would definitely recommend staying here if you want to be in a central location.

You really can’t be the location and value of this hotel. It’s got just enough «swank» to not make it feel boring, but still enough substance to make sure your stay is comfortable and wanting for nothing. My family and I stayed here for a few nights a couple weeks ago and definitely enjoyed our stay. The room wasn’t very large, but it was clean and the bathroom was nice. Plus, it was spacious enough to put up the hotel’s pack n’ play for our daughter to sleep in without us having to squish in between to get around.
The staff here is very helpful and kind, even for those whose high school French can only get them so far :) My only complaint was that we needed a cab to get to the airport and, although we arranged for cab via the hotel desk ahead of time, one didn’t come. Apparently they mixed up the time and, as a result, kept telling us «just 10 more minutes.» However, as you know, when you have a flight to catch, you have to go. The plane isn’t waiting on anyone. We wound up taking all our stuff to the street and going to a cab stand stop. Definitely not ideal.
Beyond that blunder, Novotel Paris les Halles is pretty much perfect. Close to the Louvre and a couple of metro stops, but also tucked away a bit from the main thoroughfares, so you can visit establishments on the lovely side streets and not feel like you are in the hustle and bustle all the time. Definitely a win.
P. S. Don’t let the outside construction deter you from staying here. Again, great location and you won’t hear the noise once you are inside.

Lots of pros and cons here. Some are one and the same. The location is excellent but also kind of awful. It’s so central that many attractions are walkable, and you’re close to two major metro stops. It’s also so central that it’s a bit soul-​less and the neighborhood is not especially charming. The location is ideal for new visitors to Paris, but I would not stay in this area again. As to the hotel itself, it’s also a mixed bag. The rooms are clean, decently sized and recently renovated. The bathrooms are nice. The beds and bedding are not very good. The front desk is helpful and multilingual. Housekeeping was hit-​and-​miss during our one week stay. We repeatedly saw room service trays sit out in the hallway for 12 or even 24 hours. We made the mistake of having laundry done. We figured it would cost a lot, but we honestly could have thrown away all our clothes and bought new clothes in Paris for less than the laundry service cost. I’ve had suits dry cleaned by nicer hotels in Manhattan for less than it cost to clean a pile of underwear here. Overall, this made a good home base for exploring Paris, but if I return to the city, I’ll choose a different neighborhood and a different hotel family.

Novotel Paris les Halles is a great place for anyone going to Paris and wanting to stay in an extremely convenient location. I found that the prices were quite competitive for the area and more reasonable than others with similar ratings. Great restaurants, great bars, great wine, great sites and easy transportation all within minutes of each other.
This hotel is really centrally located with regard to many of the typical touristy sites. A short walk in one direction will get you to Notre Dame and the River Seine. A short walk in another direction will get you to Le Louvre. If you feel compelled, you can take the historic walk from there all the way to the Eiffel tower, or you can more conveniently take the metro which is located just behind the hotel… complete with RER access to the airport. The front desk and concierge are very helpful and all speak English. They provide you with maps and are able to communicate directions to anywhere you want to go. Breakfast is great! Be sure to look for hotel deals that include Internet and breakfast in the daily rate.
The easy access to the metro really translates into this: transportation to and from the airport via the RER-​B will be $ 10 euro each way. That means you get to your hotel within an hour and can be hitting the streets in no time! Alternatively, you can take a taxi to and form the airport and sit in traffic for hours and spend $ 50 euro each way.

We stayed at this hotel with my family. The rooms are OK but I have to admit that the toilets are weird. But the most important of all this hotel is kids friendly. Everyday in the breakfast they have a little gooddie for the kids. I definitely recommend.

L’emplacement de cet hotel est son point fort. A part ca, les chambres sont très agréables, très bien disposées. Le personnel est beaucoup plus sympathique qu’il y a quelques années aussi bien à l’accueil que le personnel de la maintenance qui est très professionnl tout en étant discret.
De gros progrès sont à noter également au niveau des assenseurs qui sont plus rapides à arriver qu’il y a quelques années.
Point un peu négatif, quand on a pas d’ordinateur portable, il n’y a que deux écrans d’ordinateur dans le hall et ceux ci sont souvent occupés le soir. Mais cela est très secondaire.
Je conseille cet hotel.

Très beau et très agréable patio, caché à l’intérieur de l’hôtel. Une bonne surprise en forme de véritable havre de paix au cour du bruyant et pesant Châtelet; en face des Halles. Une terrasse idéale pour boire un verre au calme.

It depends on what you’re looking for. Are you looking for a 5 star hotel at 3 star prices? Keep looking.
But, if you are looking for a decent place to stay within walking distance from the Notre Dame, the Mona Lisa, etc, then this is your place. That being said, I gave the hotel 3 stars because of some leftover hair in the shower (no extra charge, I hope) and the fact the a/​c (assuming they have it here) isn’t working. We had to change rooms the second day, and we got lucky with a room where the window opened.
Also… This just came to mind… The front desk wasn’t really helpful with any dinner reservations. I went down on three different occasions, and spoke to 3 different people, and they all recommended the same two restaurants. Makes me think they got a kick-​back if we went… Needless to say we didn’t go…

Au centre des Halles. Très moderne, spacieux. Vous êtres chez Accor !

We usually stay at this hotel while in Paris. It is centrally located and easily reached from CDG or the Gare de l’est. It is a solid mid price range business type hotel.

You really can’t beat the location. It’s right near a mall (Les Halles), which also happens to be a stop along the RER from the airport. It makes it a lot easier to get back to the airport when you’ve got an early flight on the day you leave.
The hotel itself was is tastefully minimalist in style. The rooms are a decent size although the floor I was on was undergoing construction, so there was dust and chemical smells. I’m not sure if how common free wi-​fi in hotels is in Paris, but they charge per day for use in the rooms. We got a room at one end of the hotel and the signal was pretty week.
The staff at the front desk was very friendly. They provided plenty of recommendations when asked. My only complaint was that one morning, we had to go to meet the bus at an really early hour for a trip to Mont St. Michel. We asked the front desk if there was any place opened at that hour to grab a quick bite (croissant or something) since the bus trip was going to be long. They told us to go to the restaurant in the hotel for food. When we went there, it was a buffet. We didn’t have time nor did we want to spend that much money for food, so we asked if we could buy just a croissant. They seemed perplexed and scrambled a bit before they sold us 2 tiny croissants and a small coffee for about 15 euros. That was hardly expected but we didn’t have much of a choice.

Accueil correct bien qu’un peu trop standardisé à mon gout et sans personnalisation naturelle réelle. Chambre assez spacieuse pour un hotel parisien et emplacement idéal. Tarifs trop eleves par contre…

Eleven days adventure to start a new chapter in my life with a lost former love where we stayed at Novotel. The rooms are quite small, good ventilation with proper admenties. The location is within distance from the Paris Metro. The lobby is clean an ample seating.
However, being on our special away as to the post-​biggest day of our lives we were suppose to have «the best room possible» arranged by our travel agent in New York City but did not receive anything special, so we mistakenly receive a platter of french meringue cookies and a bottle of champagne. Thus, we were Mr. and Mrs. Essccshare while eating all the treats and four stars rating.

Certes, le lieu n’est pas abordable à toutes les bourses, mais, pour ceux dont le temps est compté, et qui ont un budget relativement élevé, bénéficier de la situation exceptionnelle du Novotel des Halles !
L’hôtel, dont l’architecture moderne s’inscrit pleinement dans le cadre des Halles version actuelle (et pour quelques petites années encore…) vous proposera évidemment des prestations de standing, traditionnelles de cette marque. Mon conseil: faites une recherché sur internet, vous aurez peut-​être la possibilité de trouver des chambres à des prix inférieurs à ceux pratiqués «en direct», et de l’ordre de 179 euros en entrée de gamme… la nuit ! Je vous avais prévenu !

While they class themselves as a four star hotel it’s more on the line of 3.5 stars I recommend this hotel for its location only. The room was ok but ‘minimal’, the staff were enthusiastic but slow and have difficulty understanding english at times. I might stay there again only if the price is right.

Très beau hotel !!
Tous les conforts d’un hotel parisien ! ideal pour famille, hommes d’affaires… offre des services variés… personnel charmant et serviable !

Le centre du centre
Sur la même place de son nom, l’hôtel réunit tous les services qu’on a besoin: les communications sont fantastiques: métro, RER, etc. On peut aller à Notre Dame, Ille de la Cité, Louvre, etc. à pied et on a, aussi, Le Pied de Cochon sur la même place. L’accueil est, aussi, très bon et le prix correct.