Hôtel Gabriel

3.5 stars. A reasonably priced boutique hotel conveniently located near to the Republique metro station.
My husband and I stayed here on our recent city break in France. We found the hotel through a UK based travel agent and chose it as it was reasonably priced and conveniently located near to the metro.
We arrived before check in time but were able to access our room straight away. I have to say the room was extremely small, one of the smallest I have ever stayed in! Despite this, the room was modern and well designed, with plenty of wardrobe space, a flat screen TV and chic bathroom. The bed was also super comfy.
Unfortunately there were a couple of downsides-​our minibar fridge wasn’t working and despite telling reception, this wasn’t fixed during our stay. Also our shower leaked everywhere, as it didn’t have a proper door. The toilet was located on the opposite side of the room to the shower and sink, which I though was a bit odd.
I loved the continental buffet– style breakfast. Each morning we went downstairs and enjoyed croissants, fresh baguette, a small selection of cold meats and cheeses, Nutella, yoghurts, fruit, along with free use of the Nespresso machine.
I feel like a lack of friendliness from the staff during the breakfast service lets this hotel down. The breakfast runs from 7 until 11, however everyday we arrived at 10:20 and no tables were set. For some reason the staff were quite slow and reluctant to set a table up for us. as if we we had arrived too late and breakfast was over. They came across a bit cold and made me feel somewhat awkward. Additionally when food and drink items ran out they were not replenished as efficiently as they should be.
Overall this is a lovely little hotel and offers good value for money. However I felt like there were a few things here and there that meant it wasn’t quite up to scratch.

Although it wasn’t the most convenient location, and the room was super small, the hotel was very clean, nice view, very helpful staff, and the breakfast buffet was small but nice. About a 5 minutes walk to the metro, which turned out to be helpful. Also the smallest elevator ever.

This place was so charming. Stayed here with my other half during our stay in Paris. Cute small hotel which made it friendly and cozy. Had a wonderful balcony and lots of light in room. The downside of it however was the shower head… How are you suppose to shower? In a bathtub that has a shower piece that is not attached– quite annoying. The room was well done but could have been a little better in terms of cleanness. Mornings were great, went downstairs for some breakfast and brought it back to the room for my loved one. Would come again. Memorable stay/​close to a lot of walking distant stores, cafes, restaurants. Loved

Muy buena ubicación, esta situado en una zona de bares, pequeños resto, y tiendas de diseño. Cerca de la línea 9 del metro (République o Oberkampf). Personal muy amable y multilingüe. Habitaciones pequeñas pero muy bien aprovechado el espacio. Muy buen desayuno, buena calidad, variedad. El diseño del lugar y de las habitaciones es de muy buen gusto.

We had a wonderful 5 days in this small boutique hotel in Paris. The rooms aren’t that big but that’s pretty typical in the area and for the price. Great area and close to the Metro. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful here. The breakfast downstairs was decent and can be delivered to your room with no extra charge. The sweet African-​French woman working the breakfast floor was always so friendly. The bed was extremely comfortable! I would stay here again.

This is the second time I have chosen Hotel Gabriel for my stay in Paris, and the only thing that I am disappointed about is having to pay more this time. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and the area is ideal if you want easy access to all of the touristy stuff, but want the option to explore with one of the most convenient metro stops up the street (République). While the rooms are not that large, they are better than what you find elsewhere in Europe or in this part of Paris (comparing quality and pricing). I have had the food options that they offer, including room service and while they have a good selection, as with any hotel it is overpriced. There are so many great options for food that doesn’t cost a fortune nearby– I recommend outsourcing, since you are in Paris after all.
Overall–
Pros: location, price, staff, value, quality
Cons: expensive in-​house food, not the largest rooms for the money, and now that the hotel is a few years old it is showing signs of wear– our sink leaks this time, and the cradle for the handheld in the shower is about to break. That’s why they get four stars and not five this time.

Perfectly situated between Metro Oberkampf & Republique; great design, friendly (and multi-​lingual!!) staff; decent buffet breakfast couldn’t ask more for a Paris weekend!

I enjoyed our stay at this small boutique hotel. It has a friendly and helpful staff in addition to a convenient locale if you want to be close the Le Marais. What most impressed me was the quality of their bed in this hotel; it was the most comfortable bed I have slept in while travelling in Europe! The room size is not a closet and decent. If you like to walk there are many dining choices and areas near by.

Detox à tous les étages pour cet hotel situé en lisière du Marais et à deux pas de République.
Ambiance sonore zen, lumière apaisante avec même un programme «accompagnateur de sommeil» pour les grands stressés.
Dehors le quartier bouillonne et vous donne de quoi mériter le repos du guerrier. Une cure presque en ville et au coeur d’un des quartiers les plus ‘chauds’ de la capitale. Pour un couple d’amis new-​yorkais qui ont très envie de venir à Paris… pour se reposer…

L’hotel Gabriel inaugure un nouveau concept en ouvrant le premier hotel détox à Paris. Mais qu’est ce donc? Un établissementnouvelle génération, entièrement tournée vers l’écologie intérieure et la régénération de l’organisme.Une idée étonnante dissimulée dans une déco pas vraiment feng shui, mais respectueuse des principes zen,à savoirdécor blanc, couleurs pastel, lignes minimalistes, ambiance musicale relaxante, lounge bar, large gamme de thés détoxde chez Kusmi tea eteaux minérales provenant du coeur des icebergs

Das Hotel und seine Ausstattung haben seine besten Zeiten bereits hinter sich, dennoch ist alles sauber und ordentlich. Die Handtücher sahen zwar recht mitgenommen aus, waren dafür aber sauber. Ähnlich sah es mit den Sanitäreinrichtungen des Badezimmers aus.
Das Personal war fast immer freundlich und zuvorkommend. Besonders das Tages-​Personal an der Rezeption war sehr hilfsbereit.
Unser Zimmer war nicht sonderlich geräumig, aber das dürfte in Paris nicht so schlimm sein, denn schließlich ist man den ganzen Tag auf Tour.
Wer sich abends über die aktuellen Streiks informieren möchte, hat auf dem Zimmer einen kleinen Fernseher. Immerhin wurde auch ein deutscher Privatsender empfangen.
Das Hotel ist 5 Minuten Fußweg zur Metro-​Station Oberkampf entfernt. Von dort aus hat man mit dem exzellenten Metro-​Netz Anbindung zu allen Pariser Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Über das Essen im Hotel können wir nichts sagen, da wir fast ausnahmslos extern gegessen haben. Kleiner Tipp: am Ende der Straße ist eine Bäckerei, die hervorragende Baguettes und fantastisches Gebäck jeglicher Art anbietet. Wer die günstige Selbstversorgung bevorzugt, dürfte erfreut sein, dass in der Nähe auch ein kleiner Supermarkt ist.
Wir waren dieses Jahr recht spät in Paris (im Gegensatz zu unseren vergangenen Besuchen). Ich empfehle die Anreise im Frühherbst, denn dann ist es nicht mehr so warm und nicht zu kalt.
Als Reisedauer schlage ich eine Woche vor, denn diese wird man brauchen um annähernd einen ordentlichen Eindruck von der Schönheit der Stadt zu bekommen.