15 rue Beaunier, 75014 Paris

Hôtel Montsouris Orléans

Name: Hôtel Montsouris Orléans
Address: 15 rue Beaunier, Paris, 75014, FR
Rating: 3.75

Hotel 1-star in Paris

Presentation

Hotel Montsouris Orléans is located on Rue Beaunier in the 14th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from Parc Montsouris. You come out of Porte d'Orléans metro station, walk two minutes, and the city’s pace already changes. Fewer horns. More trees. Joggers heading for the lawns at first light.

The reception closes at 11 p.m.: it is best to notify them in case of late arrival, as check-in is no longer possible after that time. You will find newspapers laid out on the counter, a concierge service that helps book tours or tickets, and a front desk that takes the time to point you to the right metro connection. Useful, since Montparnasse and its panoramic tower are six stops away, or about a half-hour walk for the more energetic.

As you go up the floors, the rooms lean toward a bright, understated style. Pale walls, simple furnishings, air conditioning, double glazing that cuts out street noise. Comfort is designed for sleeping rather than show: a desk, a safe, satellite TV. The hotel has no elevator, and the staircase remains narrow; best to travel light, or request a lower-floor room when booking if you prefer to avoid the stairs. Some rooms connect to one another, handy for families on a Paris stopover.

On the ground floor, a patio has a few wrought-iron tables set out for getting some fresh air between visits. From the morning, it is there, or in the bright breakfast room set aside for this purpose, that the continental breakfast is served, at an extra cost. Those looking to save money can grab a coffee and pastries at one of the bakeries on Rue d'Alésia, just a short walk away.

At the end of the day, a sauna awaits those returning from a walk to the Catacombs, a little over a kilometer away, or from a round trip to the Cité internationale universitaire, which brings the neighborhood to life with its student population from around the world. A drinks and snacks vending machine comes in handy for late arrivals. Luggage storage allows you to drop off your bags before the official check-in time, at 2 p.m.

The neighborhood makes no attempt to stand out. Residential, almost provincial in places, with Parc Montsouris as the green lung for regular morning joggers and Sunday families.

Before you leave, one last tip: arrive in the breakfast room as soon as it opens, at 7:30 a.m. After that, the tables fill up quickly and the coffee loses some of its heat.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

No elevator and the staircase is rather narrow, which you really notice with luggage. Apart from that, nothing to complain about, and the location near the metro is very convenient.
Quiet room thanks to the double glazing, you can hardly hear anything from the street. The air conditioning worked well even in the heat.
The person at reception took the time to explain the metro route to Montparnasse. Available even late in the evening, friendly from the start to the end of the stay.
Breakfast is extra but good value for the price, hot coffee and fresh pastries served in a bright room in the morning.
Quiet neighborhood, a bakery and several small shops two minutes away on foot. Parc Montsouris right next door for a walk before heading off again.
Small room but well laid out, with a desk and wardrobe. Enough for one or two nights with little luggage.