Best Western Plus 61 Paris Nation Hotel

Recent Reviews: 957

• User:912marh

  Trip type: Family

  Good Location and affordable prices with poor breakfast practices

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  We booked this hotel through the BW website, and it turned out to be the most affordable option given its location and proximity to metro and tram stations. The check-in process was smooth, and we are grateful to William for his professionalism. We stayed with our family in two rooms for five nights and were given the highest, 6th floor, as requested during booking.The triple room, intended to accommodate two adults and a child, smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, so we were offered a free upgrade to a more spacious family room on the second floor, thanks to the forthcoming and helpful approach of the manager, Violet.The hotel itself is somewhat outdated, with small rooms and tiny bathrooms, half-detached curtains, etc. The tiny elevator, which could fit only two people at a time, added quite a bit of nighttime noise and vibration to one of our rooms located next to it. However, the rooms were equipped with modern air conditioning, which made it unnecessary to open the back windows for fresh air—especially since, instead of fresh air, you could often smell cooking odors from the neighboring buildings’ back doors.The buffet breakfasts were rather poor and did not meet the standards expected from a BW Plus hotel, nor those of travelers who prefer more than a croissant and a cup of coffee for breakfast—especially considering the price of €18 per person. It was quite annoying to have to ask for bread repeatedly and receive the same nervous reply, “I will check,” only to be given 3–4 slices of bread for several guests. Joceline, the lady in charge of breakfast service, seemed to spend more time staring at guests and waiting for requests rather than replenishing the food. Sometimes, she even declined requests nervously, well before the official breakfast closing time. This was the first time we felt genuinely uncomfortable with BW’s food service, as it almost felt like we were taking Joceline’s personal food rather than enjoying a prepaid hotel breakfast. We believe the management should address this issue promptly if they want to encourage guests to have breakfasts at the Hotel rather than eat elsewhere—which, in fact, many tourists chose to do.Fortunately, there were several good dining options nearby, as well as a well-stocked supermarket just a one-minute walk away. The neighborhood felt safe, and we had no concerns about security at any time.The location of the hotel is excellent. It is only a 1–2 minute walk from the Porte de Vincennes Metro station, where you can access Metro Line 1—the main line that easily connects to all the major sights of Paris, including Notre-Dame, the Opera, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and even to trains leading to Versailles and Disneyland (with a simple line change). Metro and tram tickets can be purchased directly at the Porte de Vincennes station entrance. Note that at some busy stations, such as Opera, tourists may be asked to show their tickets, so it’s advisable to buy them in advance to avoid fines.Overall, Best Western 61 Nation is an average hotel offering decent prices compared to other chain hotels in Paris. Its convenient location and the responsiveness of its management are definite strengths that make it a reasonable choice for budget-conscious travelers.

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• User:Josue L

  Trip type:

  Nice option

  Invalid Date

  Nice location, Great experience. Close to the train and accessible for all. Fully recommendable a great experience fully

• User:AnneMari R

  Trip type: Family

  Not what we expected

  Invalid Date

  The hotel does not live up to its price level. Some surfaces had been renovated, but water was leaking from the bathroom light (room 307, we showed video anout the leaking to the staff). The room wasn’t ready, we had to unfold the children’s extra bed ourselves. The staff seemed more focused on other things than the guests. The hygiene of the hotel breakfast was questionable — bread was placed on display with bare hands. Sounds carried through from the neighboring rooms. The surroundings of the hotel are not very pleasant. I do not recommend it.

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• User:IluvLondon

  Trip type: Family

  Avoid! Avoid! Avoid!

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  Please, please, please avoid this hotel!!!! Our room was raided a couple of hours after check in. Over £4000 of goods were stolen. We were able to trace all our Apple goods leaving the hotel as we arrived back after a short trip out. It was as if someone was tipped off about our arrival back, as 5 minutes later our goods were at the nearest Metro station. The hotel staff did not want to know. The door had not been forced, so someone was able to easily gain entry. There was a camera covering the front desk. They refused to let us look at it. As it is a small hotel and the front desk faces the door, they would see people entering and leaving. We went to the police station immediately and filed a report. We were able to supply a current address for our iPads but don’t think the Paris police could be bothered to chase it up. We then tried to claim back from the hotel as they should be liable. They assured us they would investigate but this has clearly not happened. They have not supplied us with any information concerning the ‘investigation’ and have ignored the last couple of emails. Absolutely disgusting way to treat customers and has left me very wary when staying in hotels now. Please book elsewhere when visiting Paris.

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• User:Chi G

  Trip type:

  Paris with friends

  Invalid Date

  We booked the quad room and I was delighted that the extra beds were already made up unlike the photos on the page. Tip: You guys might wanna add small towels in your selection as some Americans use them as wash rags. Overall, I liked this hotel and will most likely book it again. Thank you!