9 Impasse Marteau, 75018 Paris

ibis Budget Paris porte de la Chapelle - Aréna

Name: ibis Budget Paris porte de la Chapelle - Aréna
Address: 9 Impasse Marteau, Paris, 75018, FR
Rating: 3.5

Hotel 2-star in Paris

Presentation

The ibis Budget Paris Porte de la Chapelle - Arena reopened after a year and a half of renovation work. It is easy to spot, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the 18th arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Adidas Arena and a short distance from the Stade de France.

At reception, open day and night, the welcome is striking for its simplicity. A smile, a quick answer to questions, no unpleasant surprise when presenting the booking. Many guests note this when they leave.

The rooms, double, triple, or family, focus on the essentials. The bedding compares very favorably with more expensive addresses, the air conditioning is adjusted from the bed, and a desk area lets you set down your laptop for an evening before the match the next day. No fridge, no microwave, however: this is a place to sleep, not to settle in. The shower, on the other hand, is surprisingly spacious, rather generous for this category.

On the ground floor, a garden and a bar offer a break before heading back out to face the city. Breakfast, served from 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, costs extra, but the buffet does not disappoint: pastries, cold cuts, fresh fruit, enough to last until evening.

As for transport, Porte de la Chapelle station on Line 12 is a five-minute walk away, and the Colette Besson tram stop is not far either. For a concert at the Stade de France or a match at the Adidas Arena, this address ticks all the boxes. To reach Notre-Dame or the Opera, however, you will need the metro: here, the emphasis is on proximity to major events in northern Paris rather than the picture-postcard appeal of the historic center.

Below the building, a locked parking lot accommodates cars for 20 euros per day, a real plus for those arriving from afar and preferring not to leave their vehicle on the street.

One last tip for those arriving late: it is better to notify reception before 10 p.m.; the number is on the booking confirmation. This avoids wandering around the cul-de-sac in the dark.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Porte de la Chapelle station on Line 12 is a five-minute walk away. Handy on a concert night at the Stade de France, with no changes or complicated transfers.
Small room, no fridge or microwave, just the essentials. The shower, however, is large and well designed, not the usual cramped format.
Reception staff are friendly and available. No unpleasant surprises on arrival, the booking matched exactly what was expected.
Breakfast costs extra but the buffet is generous, with pastries and cold cuts in decent quantities for the price shown.
Locked parking under the building, 20 euros per day. Reassuring for the car; we didn’t have to worry about it during the stay.
Good sound insulation, you can barely hear the corridor or the street. Quiet night despite the proximity of the ring road.