Select Hotel Rive Gauche

Bonjour!
I’m freshly returned from belle Paris, and I had a lovely stay at Hotel Select. We paid under $ 200 Canadian per night thanks to an
deal, an incredibly reasonable price, especially for the location. The Latin Quarter, particularly near La Sorbonne, isn’t too touristy, but is walking distance from all a tourist could want. The 5ieme is old Paris charm at its best. Alley after alley of wine bar, cinema, world class restaurants and one-​of-​a-​kind shops. If you’re a Francofile considering a visit, this hood is for you!
The room had a large tub, comfy bed, free wifi, robes and windows that open onto a beautiful little courtyard. Given you won’t spend much time awake in your room in Paris, it’s perfect… who needs a king bed and HBO when you have cobblestone streets, rosé champagne and all of the fromage?

I was really happy to find this hotel after some less than positive experiences at others. The rooms are stylish, there is a nice downstairs place to sit and work, free, good internet, friendly staff and a good price for paris (about $ 200 a night).
I also really liked that the rooms have nice bath tubs and radios. Those were nice touches.
You can’t beat the location either. Right in the middle of the latin quarter. 2 mins from the Pantheon. Loved it!!!

When I got off the plane, my feet were so swollen my shoes looked like they were baking a couple of brioche loaves. So it was essential for me to check in to the hotel to get some much needed rest and for my feet to deflate from their sad, bloated state. Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle airport, we encountered our first rude French person in a surly cab driver who took one look at us and whipped off a quick, «Next cab for you» in dark, inscrutable Fringlish (English with thick French accent). The second cab driver came for us in roughly 45 minutes. Of course, it started to rain. Not a very auspicious beginning.
We arrived at our hotel, checked in with a very friendly bell clerk who asked where we were from. We always say San Francisco, because really, I could say Union City and I might as well be saying «Buttmunch, Idaho» because I’d get the same blank stare. The French have a thing for San Francisco, perhaps because it engenders the same scorn from conservative middle America who thinks nothing good ever hails from the city of lights or the liberal hippies from that city of gays.
Unfortunately, the room he assigned was not ready and I walked into a very unpleasant smelling and looking room. We informed, not complained, of the room’s current state and received an apology but not a different room. We got the same room after being told to come back in 30 minutes. The brioche loaves in my shoes continued baking.
I was a little disappointed to have received the same room; it was like seeing the before of the before and after picture. The room was the size of a thimble but who stays in their hotel room in Paris? Actually, everything was small: the elevator (Pru and I went in 2 separate trips); the tub – might as well bathe in your sink. But once again, you are in Paris. Only sleep in your room and enjoy the vast offerings of the city.

This was a great find, thanks to our travel agent. We took a train from Charles de Gaulle Airport and got off at Luxembourg station. The hotel was only a few minute walk away. Close proximity to Cluny-​Sorbonne, Saint-​Michel or Odeon metro stations and bus stations.
Centrally located in Latin Quarter. Ten minutes walk to Notre Dame de Paris and a few minutes from Jardin du Luxembourg.
Rooms are small, but modern. More importantly, beds are very comfortable and air conditioned! Extremely friendly and helpful staffs.
When we return to Paris, we will definitely stay at this hotel again.

Ce que l’on peut retenir surtout est le décor contemporain des chambres avec vue sur la Sorbonne !
Le personnel est discret et attentionné.
Il faut compter entre 139 et 175EUR pour une chambre double. Je trouve en revanche le rapport qualité prix un peu trop élevé !

sue la place de la sorbonne, cet hotel marie vieilles pierres et décor moderne. petit dej tres copieux a 6,10 euros. les chambres sont belles surtout a 140 euros mais a ce prix la c’est normal.