23 rue Paulin Mery, 75013 Paris

Hôtel du Roussillon

Name: Hôtel du Roussillon
Address: 23 rue Paulin Mery, Paris, 75013, FR
Rating: 3.8

Hotel 1-star in Paris

Presentation

The street is pedestrianized, almost silent, just a few minutes’ walk from Place d’Italie and its metro lines. You could almost think you had ended up in the wrong city, so sharp is the contrast with the bustle of the nearby intersection. Here, cobblestones replace asphalt, and the façades retain something of a village that refused to disappear.

The same family has run the establishment for sixty years. You can feel it from the moment you arrive: a small, modest team that takes the time to explain the neighborhood rather than handing over a key in silence. People often arrive here with no real plan and leave with two or three addresses scribbled down by hand.

The rooms, spread from the first to the fourth floor, overlook either the pedestrian street or an even quieter inner courtyard. There is no elevator: you climb the stairs like in most buildings in the neighborhood, which is worth knowing before booking if you are traveling with heavy suitcases. The décor remains understated, without trying too hard. A kettle, tea, coffee. Hairdryer and iron available on request at reception, for anyone who needs them for one night.

As for breakfast, there is no dedicated dining room: a basket must be ordered the day before and is delivered to the room upon waking, with jam, butter, toasted bread, for five euros. A formula that suits those who prefer to start the day without waiting for a table, even if fans of hearty buffets will find better options elsewhere in the neighborhood. Towels, meanwhile, are only changed every three or four days, a more economical habit than one driven by a concern for prestige.

The Corvisart metro, line 6, is three hundred meters away. Place d’Italie and its Italie 2 shopping center are just as close, with their shops and restaurants for evenings when you do not want to go far. The Catacombs of Paris are only a few metro stops away, as are the Luxembourg Gardens and the Cité Universitaire, for those who prefer to walk a little longer.

Upon arrival, reception asks for a photo ID and a bank card, as in most independent hotels of this size.

In the morning, before the street really comes to life, Butte-aux-Cailles remains surprisingly quiet. It is the right time to go out for a coffee before heading back down toward Corvisart or Place d’Italie.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Very quiet pedestrian street, just a stone’s throw from Place d’Italie and the metro. It feels like being in a village in the middle of Paris.
Warm welcome, the manager takes the time to explain the neighborhood. Flexible with arrival times if you let them know in advance.
Room spotless on arrival, cleaned every day. Bathrooms well maintained despite the simplicity of the place.
Small kitchenette useful for a simple evening meal. Comfortable bed and quiet courtyard-facing room.
Breakfast basket good value for the price, with jam and toast delivered directly to the room.
Good value for money for this part of Paris, cheaper than most hotels in the area. Would gladly stay again.