40 Rue De Saint Quentin, 75010 Paris

New Hôtel Gare Du Nord

Name: New Hôtel Gare Du Nord
Address: 40 Rue De Saint Quentin, Paris, 75010, FR
Rating: 3.7

Hotel 2-star in Paris

Presentation

New Hôtel Gare du Nord occupies a dressed-stone building constructed around 1850, right opposite Gare du Nord station, in the 10th arrondissement. The Haussmann-style façade is recognizable at first glance, with its tall windows and somewhat austere symmetry, inherited from an era when buildings were made to last.

Push open the door, and the bustle of the boulevard stays outside. The reception, open day and night, welcomes both hurried travelers stepping off the Thalys and those returning leisurely from Roissy on the RER. You can leave your luggage there before check-in time, which matters when there is still a morning to fill in Paris.

The 43 rooms come in eight formats, from single to quintuple, for families or groups traveling together. Many are air-conditioned, all have free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The furnishings remain understated, without trying too hard, and the bathrooms renovated in recent years stand in contrast to the old façade. This functional approach matches a two-star rating: you do not come here for a spectacular lobby, but for a clean, practical base to sleep between journeys.

Sleeping, in fact, is the property’s main asset. Despite being right next to one of Europe’s busiest stations, the rooms are soundproofed and the double glazing does its job: the noise of the boulevard fades once the window is closed. The downside of being right in the heart of Paris traffic is that the area around the station retains a rough edge, far from the photogenic façades of the Marais or Saint-Germain. People come here for transport efficiency, not for the postcard view.

In the basement, the 19th-century vaulted stone room provides the setting for breakfast, served every morning. The buffet, varied in selection, costs an extra few euros and is not included in the room rate, but the generosity of the spread, with pastries, cold cuts and fresh fruit, justifies the price for those who take the time to linger beneath the vaults before heading off to the metro.

The rest of the day is handled in just a few meters: the RER and metro are a two-minute walk away, with direct connections to Roissy, Orly, the Stade de France or the Villepinte Exhibition Center. Thirteen bus lines complete the network. You can also reach Sacré-Cœur or the Canal Saint-Martin without a car. Private parking is available for those arriving by road, for an extra charge and without valet service.

One last detail for departure morning: it is better to request a courtyard-facing room rather than one facing the station, as the view is more open and the wake-up call a little gentler.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Spacious room for Paris, surprisingly quiet even though it is right across from the station. Bathroom clearly renovated recently, clean tiling and an efficient shower.
Friendly welcome, the person at the desk took the time to explain the RER route to Roissy. Luggage storage possible before check-in time.
Breakfast buffet at 8.50 euros on top of the room rate, simple but sufficient. Served in a vaulted stone cellar, a setting that makes a change from the usual breakfast rooms.
Two minutes on foot from the metro and RER, practical with luggage for reaching Roissy or Orly without stress.
View from the room rather open on the courtyard side, with no buildings looming right next door despite the density of the area.
Good sound insulation once the window is closed, little noise from the station in the evening. Comfortable bedding.