33, Avenue Du Docteur Arnold Netter, 75012 Paris

Best Western Allegro Nation

Name: Best Western Allegro Nation
Address: 33, Avenue Du Docteur Arnold Netter, Paris, 75012, FR
Price range: 144 EUR
Rating: 4.1

Hotel 4-star in Paris

Presentation

Best Western Allegro Nation is located on a quiet street in the twelfth arrondissement, just a few minutes from Place de la Nation. It is often reached via the Picpus station, a five-minute walk away, or by the RER, which drops passengers directly just a short distance from the hotel. The neighborhood is strikingly calm. The capital’s major tourist thoroughfares seem far away. It is a choice that quickly makes sense: the rooms overlooking the street keep their nights quiet, and the metro connects most of Paris’s districts in under an hour. You give up a little immediacy with the major landmarks, but you gain rest.

As soon as you push the door open, the contrast is striking. The lobby plays on white and touches of deep colors, midnight blue, Sienna, inherited from a renovation completed in late 2011. On the room walls, an original pattern appears again, almost like a discreet signature. The 49 rooms come in several formats, from the air-conditioned, soundproofed single room of about 18 square meters to the triple rooms reaching 38 square meters, with a sofa bed for families. Desk, safe large enough for a laptop, courtesy tray with coffee and tea: those working from their room will find what they need.

In the morning, the breakfast room welcomes guests under its large picture windows, next to reception. The buffet, hot and cold, sweet and savory, runs from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with an express option from 6:00 a.m. for early departures. The additional charge is nothing exceptional for a Paris four-star hotel, but it is better to know before booking. Those who prefer to stay in their room can order a continental version through room service.

Still on the ground floor, the bar quietly winds down the day, drink in hand in the lounge. In the evening, if the neighborhood restaurants are closed, the room service menu offers three directions: French, Italian, Asian. The night porter takes over until morning, convenient for late arrivals from Roissy or Orly, especially since the hotel operates its own shuttles to both airports.

Outside, the Coulée Verte winds nearby, a tree-lined pedestrian path leading to Place Daumesnil. Bois de Vincennes can be reached in about twenty minutes on foot, with its zoo reopened to visitors. The Bercy district, its shops, and its restaurants are also accessible by metro or via the Coulée Verte. Those arriving by car will find private on-site parking, accessible by car lift: a practical solution in the heart of Paris, provided you are not driving a large vehicle, as the entrance remains size-limited.

A good tip on arrival: ask reception, open 24 hours a day, for the exact buffet times for the following day, as they sometimes change depending on the season.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

I arrived a little late one weekday evening, and reception was quick, with no waiting. The staff took the time to explain breakfast hours and the wifi code without rushing.
Newly renovated room, clean and spacious. The street is busy, but the soundproofing does its job; you hear very little noise once the window is closed.
A five-minute walk from Picpus metro station. A Franprix right at the bottom of the street and several restaurants nearby, convenient for the evening without having to walk far.
Breakfast buffet with a real choice of hot and cold dishes, not just pastries in cling film. The coffee was decent too.
Efficient shower, towels changed every day. The bathroom products, shower gel and shampoo, were of a higher quality than the usual mini bottles.
One of the reception staff even recommended a neighborhood restaurant to us without us asking. A small detail that made the stay.