Pointe Rivoli  

very friendly staff, clean and in a great location

We actually left as soon as we got there. The staff was nice. The location was also really good, in the Marais district and just outside the metro station.

Very steep staircase, impossible to climb steadily with luggage. That was really the main reason we left. Rooms not very clean, small bathroom. Above all, not enough information on the hotel facilities - everything about the stairs is hidden from the traveler when booking the room (otherwise we wouldn't have chosen it).

A quaint little hotel right in the centre of Paris. Great spot to walk to all the major attractions from and to get to know the cafe lifestyle. Staff were very friendly and happy to speak English with us which in Paris was a refreshing change.

Needs a little tlc but it's eccentricity outweighs this. Having to move rooms was a little inconvenient but the staff were very helpful with this.

The location was excellent; the staff couldn't have been more helpful; and there were nice little extras not normally found in Paris hotels, such as tea/ coffee making facilities in the room and an ironing board set up in the reception area. And, of course, with booking.com it was realy good value for money! Just one word of advice - when they say there's no lift to the 5th floor, they mean it - the winding staircase was charming, but not for the unfit!

Staff very friendly and helpful. Had encounters with three different men at desk and they were all extremely welcoming and even called multiple times to make reservations for us at restaurants

The stairs were often narrow and dangerous.

I really liked the location, and the area marai. Especially if you are interested in the gay area it’s only 15 minutes walking from the bigger gay area of Paris. The hotel is exactly opposite of the metro station and it’s really easy to attend the most interesting areas in Paris. The room and shower were really small but it was clean. It is also very quiet and I could sleep really good. The breakfast was value for money because you could have more things to eat instead of going to any bistro outside of the hotel.

Of course I didn’t like the stairs. Whatever is written about that its true. I was living in the fourth floor and it was a big procedure for me when I needed to come down or going up, especially when you need to carry your travel luggage. The arrangement of the hotel is not ergonomic, when you entered there is a big corridor in order to go to the reception’s table. They could made a serious investment and put an elevator, I think it worth’s it!

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no elevator, stairs difficult to walk

Ideal for young tourists. It is budget-friendly and the most perfect location, 50m away from St. Paul metro station. The room is really worm if you visit Paris during winter.

There is no lift and the stairs are very narrow and abrupt, so you will have trouble getting up tot the 5th or 6th floor if you are not physically fit.

cool place, good price

room at the top floor had bad smell, and even with aeration, it did stay that way

Location was good and staff were pleasant. Bed was comfortable and it was good to have tea/coffee facilities.

Generally a bit disappointed with La Pointe as it as didn't compare well to room pictures online, and felt like a budget hotel without budget price. While I knew we would be on the 6th floor without lift, the stairs were steeper and more exiguous than I would have thought possible! Hit head going down, steps were uneven and stair carpet and walls were shabby. Room itself was OK, though decor was a bit tacky and it felt too much like an attic with only window a velux in roof. Window blind wasn't very effective at blocking light. Shower cabinet was also quite small. Won't stay there again.

The location is great. Very near to metro station and shops. Freindly staff, clean room.

The heater at the first floor is not good, also in the shower room. The room is quite cold.

super amazing in terms of location and friendly staff

the hotel needs to be developed

Location - close to everything - Very friendly and helpful staff - it's 'quaint'

The stairs (of course) but it's all part of the experience. ;-)

Very well located, friendly staff and nice room for a very good price given the location.

Ok the staircase is a bit of a pain, but if you are travelling light it really shouldn't be a problem!

I've stayed at the Pointe Rivoli many times. It is a very central, tiny hotel with a very friendly staff. As a matter of fact, in need of a bit of repair, too- but still, it is a great place. The internet broke down one night upon which they not only reimbursed me for that but also and sent me to the Hotel Sevigne just across the street to use their connection--- the staff there was also very forthcoming and friendly. They did not only let me use their internet but also treated me to some coffee! Rare for Parisians.

It was the second time I stayed in the hotel and I have to say it's becoming my favorite spot to sleep in Paris. Staff is great, friendly, helpful and is one of the major assets of this hotel. Rooms, even a bit small (but then remember we are in Paris where you can find much smaller and much more expensive), are well designed and clean. Price is OK, the hotel is located in the heart of Paris where room prices can be way more expensive... My Parisian friends will be advising any city visitor to stay there. I am already planning to get back to Paris at the end of January, and I already booked rooms at Pointe Rivoli.

Not really any negative point, OK as said before, the stairs are steep and you need to get up and down carefully, but let's be honest, it's also part of the charm of this place.

Excellent location, friendly staff.

Uneven stairs and the room was poorly lit.

The reception staff. All three were the best. Friendly, charming and Paris hoteliers should clone their DNA. This hotel is very lucky to have them. The location is superb, and the cafe/brasserie (not part of hotel) is a jewel of a find - I would stay here again just for the cafe! All room facilities are fine including free wifi and a decent bathroom. Breakfast ok value - not overpriced...

The hotel is undergoing major renovation and is a bit of a mess. The vertiginous spiral staircase is one you can fall up and down on! The hotel is overpriced - but so are all Paris hotels - it is a disgraceful fact of Parisian life. The decoration is going to be popart/comic strip but essentially the bathrooms are fine, the bed comfortable and the wifi free. No English tv.

Its in a fairly good location.

The bathrooms are disgusting and old, thats why there aren't any photographs on the website. The rooms are really dark and poorly light so you can't see the details of the room. For the money you pay its probably not that bad but the photos of the suites are definitely misleading, the suite is nothing like the photos so beware when you look online and think that they look amazing for the price, once you get there you will realise why they are so cheap!

Free WiFi

This is the worst hotel I have ever had the misfortune to book ever. I am a regular business commuter and will often try out independent hotels. This was the worst example of going away from known names. The Front desk area was like an unloved taxi-rank office. The stairs were not just very hard to navigate but also very dirty. The rooms to be fair were adequate and clean, but one had no trust in them being service correctly, given the completely unkempt appearance in all other areas of this hotel. If you can avoid it do!

Perfect position just by St.Paul Metro station and at 20 step from the heart of Marais. The staff is kind.The rooms are clean

The building is decaying and instead a lift there're a 5 floor winding stairs (super steep and dangerous). The rooms are definitively overpriced (I guess due to the position)!

the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. made my stay very pointe rivoli very comfortable.

the rooms needed a little updating

Staff was really nice and the location of the hotel is right in downtown Paris; Rooms were enjoyable, they were nicely done and gave a sense of being home, did not feel at all like in a regular hotel room. Wifi is free and works really well;

The only bad point are the stairs to get to the room, they are a bit tricky and you need to be cautious while going up and down.

Perfectly located opposite the metro station Saint Paul on the edge of the Marais, with friendly and helpful staff, this very basic hotel is the perfect offering of somewhere to sleep in the center of the city which leaves you money to spend on enjoying the city rather than just paying for the bed. It's a long walk up the spiraling staircase to the 5th floor but the rooms were of a comfortable size- even if a little too warm when I was there- although the weather outside was also verging on 38 degrees at the time. It was a quite and basic hotel and if you are not trying to overly impress- then opt for this one.

No air-conditioning in the room

the staff were all amazing, esp Simon. incredibly sweet & knowledgeable. went out of their way to make my stay comfortable. very safe and quiet. easy place to be for a woman traveling alone. amazing location! my room was small but had everything I needed. bed was nice. free wifi.

no AC, but they're currently installing a new system. and they do supply fans.