Louvre RichelieuEditor's Pick

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The one-star Hôtel Louvre Richelieu offers comfortable, basic rooms near the Comédie-Française and the Palais Royal. Though a tourist hotspot, rue Richelieu has a real neighborhood vibe about it, bustling with coin shops, boutiques, wine caves, pâtisseries, boulangeries and a fromagerie (decked out in Swiss-cheese-shaped lighting fixtures!).

The hotel’s 14 sparsely furnished rooms are relatively spacious, unapologetically basic and immaculate. There's not much in the way of amenities or d&eactue;cor except for freshly painted yellow walls, wall-mounted reading lights and built-in closets. Though rooms don’t have a TV or phone, they’re all equipped with free Wi-Fi and a retro wall radio. Rooms with private baths have slightly dated showers and toilets, and those that share facilities have private toilets but no showers.

The management and staff are friendly and helpful, but do noted that there are rules to follow. For instance, laptops are not allowed in the breakfast room. Also, if you’re into late-night or early-morning snacking, this isn’t for you: Food and drink are not permitted in the rooms, and the rule is strictly enforced. On the flip-side, this is one of the reasons the rooms are so darn tidy (just saying...).

Breakfast is available for an additional charge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout and there is an Internet station in the lobby for an additionad fee. Note that the hotel does not have an elevator, and the stairwell is very narrow. Also, because of the age of the historic building, some of the rooms have uneven flooring.

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Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.