Hotel Minerve

I have been to Paris before, in the 60s, so a lot has changed since - nonetheless I liked everything. Even the teeny tiny lift (or elevator)! The hotel is genuinely old and of the period and elegantly decorated, so expect rooms which are not enormous - but no smaller than others of the same period. I had a tree-lined street view - of Paris, what more could I ask? The reception staff were lovely, helpful, thoughtful and humorous. The 5th Arrondissement is perfectly convenient. A short and delightful walk to the Seine and Notre Dame de Paris, to absorb the amazing progress being made on the restorations, walk the Boulevard Ste Germain and other notable roads. And dont miss “Shakespeare & Co” , still operating in an area of bookshops (who’d ‘a thought?). I could possibly have arranged to visit when the weather was less wet, but then I gave one of the hotel’s provided umbrellas an enthusiastic work-out.

Hotel Minerve is a beautiful traditional hotel. Our room was perfect and had a balcony facing the street. The evenings were very quiet, and we slept soundly in a comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and shining. The staff were most friendly and helpful. There are lots of cafés and restaurants in the area. We walked to the Sorbonne and the Luxembourg gardens. Notre Dame was a short walk away. We took the batobus from Notre Dame and explored Paris on the Seine. There are nine stops at major attractions. The batobus operates on a hop on hop off basis. A great way to see the city! I can wholeheartedly recommend Hotel Minerve for a stay in Paris.

We had a truly wonderful stay! Everything was perfect — from the warm and professional welcome at the reception to the beautiful, comfortable room with a terrace that was kindly offered to us for our wedding anniversary. This thoughtful gesture made our stay even more special and memorable. The staff were always friendly, attentive, and ready to help with any request. The whole hotel has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with great attention to detail and genuine hospitality. We will definitely come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a stay that feels truly special.

We had a great 4 nights in this hotel. The room was cleaned every day. The windows overlooked the street, where the main entrance to the hotel is located. We slept with the windows open. The sleep was wonderful. Some people write about noise from the street, but we didn’t hear anything like that. There is an electric kettle, tea, coffee and cocoa. There are several metro stations, shops, bakeries and cafes nearby. There is a market nearby, which is open on certain days in the morning. There were no problems with hot water, we used the bath. Complimentary wine available at an additional cost.

A very nice hotel in the center of the city. 10 minutes to Notre Dame, several shops and restaurants in the area. Room was fairly quiet, staff was really nice and supportive. Hotel is old, but clean and well maintained and I loved the whole setup. Wifi is very good and stable