11 Rue Du Texel, 75014 Paris

ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse Catalogne

Name: ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse Catalogne
Address: 11 Rue Du Texel, Paris, 75014, FR
Price range: 127 EUR
Rating: 4.3

Hotel 3-star in Paris

Presentation

From the moment you enter, the ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse Catalogne hotel sets the tone: you are less than a five-minute walk from Montparnasse station, in the 14th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from Saint-Germain-des-Prés. People often arrive here with suitcase in hand, eager to drop off their things before diving back into Paris.

Pushing open the door, you notice the understated lines of the lobby, the contemporary materials, a space designed so you won’t linger there unless you want to. The property opened in 2022, something that is still reflected in the crisp finishes of the corridors.

146 rooms are spread across six floors. Some face the street from a balcony, with an open view over the neighborhood rooftops. Others offer two single beds rather than one large bed, practical for traveling as a group without sharing the same mattress. For families, a thirty-square-meter suite brings together two connecting rooms. Elsewhere, space is limited, averaging fifteen square meters, just enough to place a suitcase and sleep. In return, you get a well-thought-out layout: air conditioning, hairdryer, bathroom with shower, everything is where you would expect to find it.

In the morning, breakfast is served in the dining room from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., as a hot and cold buffet. Regulars advise going down early: after 8:00 a.m., the room fills up quickly and the service can seem less smooth.

On the ground floor, a free coworking area with high-speed Wi-Fi makes it possible to fit in a few hours of work between meetings. The tables are spaced far enough apart that you can stay there without feeling watched by the next table over.

In the evening, Charlie’s Corner takes over. It is a beer bar that serves snacks at any hour, wine by the glass, and a few cocktails. Once a month, a live concert enlivens the room; on match nights, the screens broadcast the games and the atmosphere picks up a notch.

The reception staff often comes up in conversations between travelers, for a welcome taken seriously even late at night, or for an improvised helping hand when a room does not have a fridge.

The hotel also has a private, secure indoor parking lot with seventeen spaces, open 24/7, equipped with electric charging points.

One last tip: if you are leaving early on a Sunday morning, ask for the superior room with a balcony the night before at bedtime. The quiet of the neighborhood at that hour and the light on the rooftops are well worth the early wake-up.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

One of the receptionists offered to keep a can cool behind the counter, as the room did not have a fridge.
Small but clean room, effective air conditioning, remember to close the curtain at night because the windows overlook the building opposite.
Hearty breakfast, good hot and cold selection, better to go before 8:00 a.m. because the room fills up quickly.
Pernety station is a three-minute walk away, convenient for getting to Montparnasse station with luggage.
Coworking space on the ground floor large enough to work quietly in the afternoon, power outlet at every table.
Hairdryer and shower products provided in the bathroom, convenient for an early morning departure.