16 Rue Tholozé, 75018 Paris

Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé

Name: Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé
Address: 16 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, FR
Price range: 183 EUR
Rating: 4.35

Hotel 4-star in Paris

Presentation

The Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé is located at the corner of Tholozé and Durantin streets, in the Abbesses district. Here, the street has already begun to climb. You go up a few steps even before pushing open the door. Montmartre is like that: you have to earn the view.

Inside, the reference to the writer is not limited to the name on the façade. Marcel Aymé lived in the neighborhood for more than forty years, crossing paths with painters and neighbors in the cafés of the Butte. A two-minute walk away, on the small square that bears his name, a man seems to emerge from a wall. It is the statue of the Passe-Muraille, sculpted by Jean Marais.

Each room has a name: that of a novel, a short story, or someone close to the author. An aquarelle by Jean Aubertin accompanies a few lines taken from his work, hanging on the wall. You do not necessarily read them on the first evening. They are there, discreet.

The classic rooms are no larger than 14 square meters. You store your things without spreading out. You choose what to put on the table rather than piling up open suitcases. Those who travel light feel at home there faster than in an oversized lobby.

On the ground floor, the myWO space occupies a quiet corner. Comfortable seating, decent wifi, no need to book. A few regulars from the neighborhood come here to answer their emails before heading back out to wander the Butte.

Breakfast is served buffet-style, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in a room that remains small but is rarely crowded. Scrambled eggs, cold cuts, cheeses, a coconut spread made by an organic local shop. You eat unhurriedly, often with a view of the first passersby on Rue Tholozé.

At the end of the day, the Honesty Bar operates on trust: you help yourself and note down what you took. A glass of champagne before heading down to dinner around the Abbesses makes for a fine end to the day.

For transport, Abbesses station is the closest. It is also one of the deepest in Paris: several dozen steps, no elevator. Those going up with a suitcase often prefer to get off at Blanche and walk up Rue Lepic, taking the opportunity to pass the Moulin de la Galette.

One final tip for the morning: ask for breakfast a little before 9 a.m. The room fills up quickly after that, and croissants are best when warm.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Abbesses station is really deep, lots of stairs and no elevator. Better travel light or use Blanche.
Small but spotless room, well designed, comfortable bedding. It feels good there despite the limited space.
The front desk staff is helpful and takes the time to recommend places in the neighborhood and nearby restaurants.
Generous breakfast, both savory and sweet, with scrambled eggs and cold cuts included. Enough to last through the morning.
Well soundproofed room, with a few books by Marcel Aymé on the shelf. Quiet at night despite Montmartre just outside.
Location in the heart of Montmartre, a stone's throw from the cobbled streets and the metro. Convenient for visiting everything on foot.