Classified as a three star hotel. Our ratings (1-5 stars):
Overall: 5 stars. Great value for the money. The atmosphere at the Hotel Beaumarchais is more like entering the home of a friend than that of a typical Parisian hotel. Personal touches, such as breakfast anytime, a lobby with rotating artwork by local Parisian artists, and rooms with custom-designed furnishings to make the most of the room's space, are rare in this category of hotel.
In addition, the friendly level of service at the front desk, and the budget friendly price point for a room in Paris (110€ for a double is a steal), and the trendy location make this a great hotel to stay during your vacation in Paris.
Note: This is a modern hotel in a lively, young locals area of Paris. If you dream of snoozing in a bedroom in the style of Louis XIV, this is not the hotel for you. Choose the Hotel Beaumarchais if you're looking for a modern hotel in an artsy area off the Paris tourist track.
Location: 4 stars - Located on the rue Oberkampf, the hotel is within walking distance of the Place de Vosges, the Picasso Museum and the shopping, cafes and galleries of the Marais. For a taste of Paris off the tourist track, walk out of the hotel and explore the local cafes, and small clothing boutiques by up and coming Paris designers. After dusk, stop by the China Club for a perfect martini (an easy walk at 50 rue de Charenton), or check out the ever-popular, retro-chic Cafe Charbon (109 rue Oberkampf). For dancing until dawn, try La Maizon (123 rue Oberkampf).
Style and Decor: 5 stars –The colorful "pop art" decor of the Hotel Beaumarchais is a stark contrast to the typical dark walled, antique inspired Parisian boutique hotel. On a typical gray Parisian day, walking into the Hotel Beaumarchais is like catching a ray of sunshine. The hallways are lemon yellow with hot pink doors. The rooms, decorated in bright sunny yellows, reds and blues, are cheery without being overwhelming. The eye-catching, vibrant style works because it reflects the artistic vision of the hotel's manager, Didier.
The hotel's main floor is "part lobby - part art gallery". The walls are decorated with vibrant modern art paintings from local Parisian artists and is updated monthly with work by new artists. See the Gallery section on the Hotel Beaumarchais website for a preview of this month's artists.
The hand painted teacups and dishes, are a work in art themselves, especially created to complement the hotel's decor by the manager, Didier. These personal touches adds up to a joyful environment that is cheerful without being completely over the top.
Amenities: 4 stars – Along with the standard 3-star amenities, the Hotel Beaumarchais has Wi-Fi access in all the rooms along with air-conditioning, a major plus for summer travelers. The hotel is also entirely non-smoking.
The outdoor patio/garden is perfect for a peaceful late breakfast, especially since the location is shielded from the sun and cool even in the summertime.
Worth another mention is that the continental breakfast of fresh squeezed juices and croissants is served when you request it. If you wish to eat breakfast at 1:00pm - no problem - an attitude not found in many tourist hotels.
Be prepared for a small (very small) elevator on this property. There is a charming spiral staircase but if you need to use the lift, it can comfortably hold an average person with a bag. If you have several pieces, a better option would be having one person load up the luggage in the lift and send it down while the other heads down the stairs to meet it. Or ask the staff to help you. A small trade-off in a great hotel.
Value for Money: 5 stars - If you're looking for a hotel off the tourist track and close to Paris nightlife, look no further than the Hotel Beaumarchais A good location, personal staff, and a great rate make this a great value hotel for your money.
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