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Located on the Boulevard Saint-Michel one block north of the Sorbonne, the Hotel Suez is a mammoth place, offering impeccable rooms that provide basic, two-star comforts at a very reasonable price.
Rooms are spotless and well equipped. Those on the first two floors get Wi-Fi reception. As for décor, some rooms flash back to the '70s in a way that would gain your mother's approval, while rooms on the renovated floors are beautifully contemporary, featuring fresh interiors of pale wood furnishings and striped fabrics, and slick new bathrooms. Empty mini-fridges and safes are available on request (limited number available).
Marc Bonmarchand (the amiable proprietor) and Martine and Eric (the friendly receptionists) are rightly proud of their warm, homey hotel. Sitting downstairs in the cool lounge (eggshell ceiling, mod chairs and tables, plasma television screen), we met nearly everyone on staff, many of whom have happily made long careers at the Suez. They're a faithful bunch.
Book early, as the hotel fills up quickly. Rooms facing the streets offer cool views up and down Boulevard Saint-Michel and have soundproofed windows for extra noise protection. | 
