Terrass Hotel

I’m a little late in writing this, ok so its well over a year, but it would be rude if I didn't mention this wonderful hotel. I stayed here with my girlfriend (who I would be proposing to on this trip)

AfterRead more months of research and very careful planning, our trip was almost disrupted due to high security problems at Heathrow airport last year. We were extremely lucky to have even flown out. Due to the problems at Heathrow we did not receive our luggage and all we had were our passports and our cash cards. That was all!!

The Terrass was so helpful managing to provide us with t-shirts, toothbrushes, cleaning products etc. If this wasn’t enough they even upgraded us to a junior suit (if memory serves me correctly it was room 704). The room was exactly as I imagined it to be, if not better. It was clean, neat and very spacious with a clear and uninterrupted view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. The bathroom was very large and well kept.

The location is perfect. Tucked away in the traditional French streets, surrounded by cafes and small shops, although busy it becomes quiet towards the evening so do not worry. By foot you could reach all the main streets leading to the main attractions this should take around 20 minutes.

Do not miss the Moulin Rouge. It’s an amazing show and a must on any trip to Paris. Again the Terrass helped by booking the tickets. Due to the smart dress code we needed to buy clothes at short notice. The Terrass couldn't have been kinder by drawing a detailed map to all the local shops were we could get as dressed up as possible.

All in all this is a wonderful hotel which I cannot wait to visit again. A must if you are to stay in Paris.

& if you're wondering she did say yes!

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We stayed for 3 nights as a part of our honeymoon in Paris. Wow! The junior suite was amazing! The rooms were clean and massive for french standards. I will be coming back here every year.

I cannot recommendRead more this hotel enough. Go, book it now. Book the Junior Suite - don't bother with inclusive breakfast - go to the local supermarket and take your breakfast on the balcony.

If you want to stay in Paris, stay here.

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Thanks to the other reviewers for giving very accurate reviews and advice. We stayed for two nights just last week and found the hotel to be very nice, and in a great location. We had room #801, one ofRead more two on the very top floor (you have to walk up a small circular staircase to get there) - it was a cozy, bright room with a terrific view of the Eiffel Tower and looking down on the Cemeterie Montmarte. We felt like we had a special room in the attic! As others recommended, I emailed the hotel to confirm the reservation, noting the special occasions (my bday and our 20th wedding anniversary) and asked for a view room; they responded a few days later granting that request.

Unfortunately it was too windy to enjoy dinner on the terrass, which looked lovely (on the 7th floor with a sweeping view), and we didn't have breakfast at the hotel either, so can't comment on the food. There is a great patisserie just down the street on the same block as the hotel that had excellent pastries and baguette sandwiches. Yum, I'm still thinking about the almond pain au chocolate.

We found a great restaurant up on the hill "Le Relaise de Butte" - one of the better meals we had in Paris all week!

The only part of our experience that seems to differ from others is the service/friendliness of staff. We were checked in a very business like manner, there were other guests being handled so we were basically just handed our key (the bellman helped with the luggage). After that, every time we entered or left the hotel the front desk staff were heads-down working at their desks and never looked up or greeted us in any way, even when the lobby was empty. When my husband went down for a recommendation for my birthday dinner, asking for a nice restaurant, they directed us to two different bars down the street. We walked by both and it was clearly a bar scene - no food was even being served!

The front door area was still under construction, it is supposed to be done in the next few days, it was no issue at all. However, when we asked about the internet, we were told that the WiFi doesn't work on the 8th floor and since they were having trouble with the cabled internet access they would only charge us 6 Euro to use the WiFi in the lobby (rather than complimentary per the other reviewer) instead of the usual 22/day!!!

We came across a great little street on our last morning, wish we found it sooner - it's about 2 blocks up the side street (St. Joseph?) - turn right and you will find a few blocks of great produce, butcher, patisseries/chocolate shops, fabulous cheese shop - everything you would need to put together a delicious picnic!!

One more thing - just this past month the City of Paris has installed over 10,000 "rental bikes" in stations around the city. You pay for a day/week/month pass from a kiosk, get a card, and use it to unlock a bike that you can use and then return to any other location. There are two brand-new stations just outside the door of the Terrass. Montmarte is pretty hilly but what a great option!

Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay there again!

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Stayed 3 nights. Hotel in good location, lots of restaurants nearby for evening & near several metro stops for sightseeing. If you can get the 170 Euros inc breakfast rate this is a great deal - if youRead more have to pay extra for breakfast I wouldn't bother, have it nearby. Our rooms were fairly small,but not bad sized for Paris & had nice bathrooms. The staff were ok, but did not go out of their way to welcome us or explain where breakfast was served etc. If you stay here, seek out Chez Toinette which is a bistro about 5 minutes from hotel, its serves great french food in a friendly atmosphere. If I was staying in Paris again I would consider the Terrass Hotel, but only if the price was reasonable.

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First, let me say that my wife is very picky about the hotels she stays in. After the first couple of nights at the Terrass Hotel, she told me “The Terrass Hotel is the best part of our visit to Paris”.Read more We stayed in a Junior Suite and it was very clean, very classy and had a balcony that looked to the west and south, giving us a good view of the Eiffel Tower. This was a five star room if ever there was on. The Junior Suite has a separate shower and tub, king size bed in a room by itself and in the other room, a pull down single (used by our son). Our friend stayed in a standard room, which she enjoyed as well.

The only problems we encountered were the fact that they were doing some remodeling just off the lobby which had somehow disrupted their internet service, They did, however, have wireless access in the lobby, for which they gave me a passcode free of charge. The hotel staff was VERY attentive, giving us a great recommendation on a nearby restaurant, the Pepone, a great Italian restaurant, run by Italians.

One day my son and I caught the train out to Disneyland Paris, leaving my wife and her friend to “fend” for themselves about Paris. When they asked how to catch the bus, the concierge, rather than risk confusing them, walked them across and down the street to the bus stop to be sure they got on the correct bus. Try to get that kind of service at a chain hotel! The staff’s English was very good, all the way down to housekeeping.

We did not use the restaurant, as we are not big on French food or restaurants (mostly pizza and French fries). During our stay, you had go outside to the street to enter the restaurant, as they were remodeling access way from the lobby to the restaurant. They have a terrace bar/restaurant on top of the building, which has a beautiful view of Paris. You must go up their just before the hour at night to see the Eiffel Tower ‘sparkle’. It was closed most of the time we were there because of rain, but you still have access to the terrace.

The hotel is not centrally located, but is very close to the bus stop and about three blocks from the Metro. The taxi drivers weren’t usually familiar with the hotel (maybe it was my French), so get the concierge to draw you a little map with the address to take with you to show the driver. All and all, it was one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in and we HIGHLY recommend it.

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