Hôtel Métropol

Like many major cities especially in denser areas of Europe (like Paris), there are so many small hotels in the city center or Gare du Nord. We booked a night at this hotel and all I can say is that the room we got was really spacious compared to the elevator and the building.
About the service, the concierge can seem rude particularly to Americans with the lack of hospitality. But one must understand coming into a new culture that it’s not up to us to make that assumption. That being said, a little hospitality couldn’t hurt so hopefully that doesn’t become too much of an issue and hamper reviews when the rooms and other aspects are pretty nice.
The proximity to Gare du Nord is a plus and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, etc. to eat. Overall, a quality hotel in the heart of Paris.

When my wife and I went to France in August of 2014 for our delayed honeymoon, we did two days on the front and two days on the back end in Paris. Metropol served as our lodging for the first few days in Paris, and we had a decidedly tolerable experience. Categorically:
Location: 3 out of 5
You really can’t beat the location of this hotel, with one notable caveat, below. It’s within a literal stone’s throw away from Gare du Nord, so if you need to get to/​from the airport via the RER B or just go out and about on the RER, Metro, or bus system, this is a perfect spot. There’s a Monoprix kitty corner from the hotel if you need quick lunch items or bottled water (1.5 liters of their «generic» water is only .29 euro). If you walk about 5 minutes in any direction, you’ll find a plethora of quick dining options such as cafes and brasseries. As I mentioned though — you CAN get lunch items from the Monoprix.
What might be of concern is that we experienced quite a bit of noise from the street that weren’t necessarily ‘city noises’ such as ambulances, cars zipping by, etc. Notably, hotel staff and other guests hung out in front to chat and smoke (neither of which is innately «bad»), and because the hotel was undergoing some renovations, the noise and at times, the smoke, carried straight up via the scaffolding and mesh covers. Without any fans or AC systems, we slept with the windows open, but I found myself having to close them each night due to excess noise.
Customer Service: 4 out of 5
All staff we encountered were quite gracious, friendly, and helpful. Conversing in French with them helped break the ice.
Amenities: 2 out of 5
No frills hotel. There’s free wifi throughout the property (including your room). The linens, toiletries, furniture, and bed are what you’d find either at a Motel 6 or Red Roof Inn. Nothing fantastic, bed slightly soft, but hey — if you’re young and traveling on a budget, you really can’t complain. As a plus, they do have free and secure luggage storage if you arrive early or are leaving late. There’s a breakfast buffet available at an extra cost, but honestly — either go to the convenience store or a small café (make sure to eat at the bar to get the «comptoir», literally «counter» prices) and you’ll likely be better off. I don’t know if you can request fans, but because this hotel didn’t seem to have AC in the rooms, those that are not used to high’ish temperatures or those that are not in the best shape may struggle a bit to be comfortable, particularly if s/​he refuses to open the windows due to the street noise. There is an elevator (lift), but you’d be quite lucky to fit two people and two full size pieces of luggage in there at the same time.
Value: 2.5 out of 5
Everything in Paris is expensive, so it’s sort of unreasonable to say, «I paid 86 $ a night for a double room, I should have a huge room with a jacuzzi, etc. if this were in Sioux Falls, SD.» While not highway robbery, 86 $ for the amenities was on the high side, considering the Cambrai Hotel is a ½ block over, cheaper, and in my opinion, better apportioned even though it has a slightly lower star classification.
Overall: 3 out of 5.
Not a horrible hotel by any means, especially with its close proximity to the train station. However, I’d recommend looking in the same area for other lodging. Like I mentioned, Cambrai is in the same vicinity with a better value and nicer amenities.

Pour sa proximité avec la gare du Nord
Hôtel typique de Paris, un peu vieillot, chambre un peu petite. Cela reste un bon hôtel près de la gare du Nord, facile d’accès, confortable, pas trop bruyant, avec un accueil très sympathique et agréable, à l’opposé des grandes chaînes mais rien d’exceptionnel. Un bon rapport qualité/​prix si comme moi, vous bénéficiez de prix cassés.